With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Barbara Ann Kurtin Dobson (Houston, Texas), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Barbara Ann Kurtin left this world on June 30, 2024 at the age of 90, 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 significant other Stanley E. Kurtin; her husband Al Dobson; her parents, W. J. Morris and Martha Pozyczka Coogan; her sister Helen Coogan; her half-siblings, Carol and Jack; and her great grandchild Hope Margaret Kurtin.

She is survived by : her children, Deborah Kotzur, Michael Kurtin, Darby Kurtin (Terri), Gwen Russell, Wendy Everson (Tom), Kurt Kurtin (Karen), Helen Kurtin (Brenda Kingen), Roger Kurtin (Diana), Jerry Kurtin (Amy) and Ronald Kurtin (Sheila); her stepdaughter Kieran Baker; and her half-brothers, Joe and Dale Morris. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Thursday, July 4th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church (3600 Brinkman St, Houston, TX 77018). A rosary was held on Thursday, July 4th 2024 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, July 5th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to her alma mater, Incarnate Word Academy School, 609 Crawford St. Houston, Texas 77002, in memory of Barbara Coogan Kurtin.