Barbara Forrest

Barbara Forrest, 89, of W. Riverside Drive, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Lakeview Christian Home.

Visitation will be from 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM, Monday, April 6, 2026, at First Methodist Church followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM with Pastor Kelly McCuaig officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Barbara was born March 12, 1937, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Armando and Hazel (Bailey) Perini. She graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1955 and married Bob Forrest shortly after. Barbara was a devoted mother to her three sons, especially Gary. Inspired by that deep love and dedication, she and Bob founded CARC, Inc. in 1973. Barbara remained instrumental to its enduring success throughout her life. She always looked forward to family vacations at Laguna Beach and Christmas at the ranch. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; son, Gary Forrest; daughter-in-law, Brenda Forrest, and sister-in-law, Karen Perini.

Survivors are her husband, Bob Forrest; sons: Bobby Forrest, Mike Forrest and wife, Jo; grandchildren: Jesse Forrest, Jeff Forrest and wife, Shannon, Michael Forrest and wife, Lindsey, Lee Emerson and husband, Brett, and Ross Forrest and wife, Selden; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Dale Perini, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Pallbearers will be Jesse Forrest, Jeff Forrest, Michael Forrest, Brett Emerson, Ross Forrest, Tommy Wilson, Kelly Wilson, and Clay Wilson.

Memorial contributions may be made to CARC, Inc., 902 W. Cherry Lane, Carlsbad, NM 88220

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