Barbara Ellen Bracken Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Barbara Ellen Bracken (Cincinnati, Ohio), born in Brandon, Manitoba, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Barbara left this world on January 11, 2026 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Douglass E. Joy and Barbara Young; her stepfather Jimmy James; and her granddaughter Julia Ellen Hankin. She is survived by: her husband Bruce Bracken; her children, Richard Bracken (Mayumi), Barb Bracken Hankin (Jim), Tim Bracken (Michelle) and Jennifer Bracken Kimpel (Zack); her grandchildren, Holly Barclay (Josh), David Hankin, Jack Hankin, Tyler Bracken, Addison Bracken, Zach Bracken, Mike Bracken, Jake Bracken and Olivia Kimpel; and her great grandchildren, Ben Barclay, Lucy Barclay and Lily Barclay.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the R. Bruce and Barbara Bracken Department of Urology Research and Education Fund at the University of Cincinnati. (https://foundation.uc.edu).
