Luigi Barbiero

Friday, May. 09, 2025

Luigi Barbiero

August 2, 1934 ~ April 24, 2025

Luigi Barbiero, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle, passed away on April 24, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most. Louie was born on August 2, 1934, to Saverio and Maria Rosa Barbiero in Pedivigliano, Italy. He immigrated to the United States on his 15th birthday with his mother, sister Michelina and brother Gene, to join his father in Utah. 

Louie attended South High School, graduating in 1954. He served two years in the United States Army. Following his service, he attended trade school to become a licensed barber – a perfect profession for a man who loved to talk to people. Louie married Pauline Pantolfi on May 16, 1959, and together they raised their five children in a home filled with love and the right amount of discipline. He was devoted to his family, providing guidance and opportunity.

Louie loved to cook, and his family enjoyed many traditional Italian meals often shared with extended family and friends. He taught his children and later his grandchildren Italian card games and the family spent countless hours playing cards. His grandchildren brought him much joy, and they loved him immensely. Louie also loved to play bocce, and he won many local tournaments.

Louie was a former Knight of Columbus, and past president of the Italian American Civic League. He spent immeasurable hours volunteering for those organizations. For many years he cooked breakfast on the day of the Carmelite Fair for the sisters and fair volunteers.

Louie is survived by his wife Pauline, who provided amazing care when he became ill; and his children Rose Widdowson (Craig), Sam (Ann), Rena Beckstead (Mitch), Paul (Tracy) and John. He is also survived by his grandchildren Mario (Jordan) and Lucas (Hannah) Widdowson; Adam, Brady, Jason and Matt Beckstead; and Christian (Amy), A.J. (Anna) and Marena Barbiero; and great-grandchildren Enzo Widdowson and Ariya Westgate. He is survived by sister-in-law Janet Barbiero. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Gene and sister Michelina Fuoco and her husband James. Louie was a devout Catholic.

A funeral Mass was celebrated on May 6, 2025 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Interment followed at Mount Calvary Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Carmelite Monastery or St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.