Barbara Book Miguez

May 20, 1951 - December 1, 2023

ABBEVILLE — Barbara Book Miguez, age 72, passed away peacefully at Abbeville General Hospital on Friday, December 1, 2023, in Abbeville.
Barbara Book Miguez was born on May 20, 1951, in Kirkland, Washington and she was a longtime resident of Abbeville. She always loved to travel and looked forward to every chance at exploring new places, whether it was the beaches in California, the hills of Tennessee or the places close to home. She was quite the adventurer from the beginning being born and partially raised in Kirkland, Washington, lived in Whittier, California and eventually migrated to Abbeville, Louisiana where she fell in love with the culture, cuisine and the warm reception that she felt from the people shortly after arriving. Louisiana always felt like home to her and she always referred to herself as "Cajun" but regardless of where she came from or went to, she always managed to make lifelong friends while delivering smiles along the way. She was always ready to visit over a cup of coffee and enjoyed any time she had with her children, grandchildren and friends where she could tell stories about her past, her family history and the many adventures she'd embarked on. She treasured the BBQ's, cookouts and Holiday get-togethers which usually went down at Paul and Stacey's, where a good ole practical joke was brewing for her to end up on the receiving end but it didn’t matter because she was there for the fun first but the food lastly. Her sense of humor was larger than life but her appetite for Cajun food was much bigger and all close to her will agree. Barbara had a huge love for animals and worked with the animal rescue to help foster or save misplaced animals for several years. There were always multiple pets at her home that she dearly loved and considered part of her family. In her free time, she enjoyed playing games on Facebook, chatting with old friends and enjoying all of the great food that south Louisiana has to offer. She was a very loving and compassionate person and every gesture or gift, big or small meant the world to her and she never came short on showing how thankful she truly was. She adored her children more than words could ever describe, she was so proud of them all and always took time to tell everyone how amazing each one of them were in their own unique way. Her five children were brought into this world and raised with her unconditional love, compassion, support and her amazing will that always persevered through all of life’s ups, downs and unexpected turns. These are the priceless gifts that she gave to each one of them while preparing them for their own lives and challenges. Words can never express what an amazing person Mrs. Barbara Miguez is. She will always be loved, remembered and sorrowfully missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing her. Fly High Blackhawk.
Barbara is survived by her beloved life partner of 36 years, Larry Joseph Trim; her children, David William Miguez of Bryan, TX, Eleanor Miguez Luquette (Shannon) of Abbeville, LA, Shawna Marie Miguez of Abbeville, LA, Paul William Miguez (Stacey) of Abbeville, LA, Robbie William Miguez (Nola) of Erath, LA; her grandchildren, Latesia Renee “Peanut” Lormand, Juan Paul Garza, Brianna Lynn Shugart, Dallas Ray Miguez, Lorraine Marie Garza, Alyssa Jane Blood, Kristen Lauren “Bebop” Miguez, Isaiah Michael “Zai” Miguez, Paul William “Bubba” Miguez Jr., and Keva Marie "Ke-Ke” Miguez; her great-grandchildren, Aliahna Lormand, Trey Lormand Jr., Paisley Lormand, Charlie Lormand, Harper Meaux, Grace Ann Blood, Ezra Jacobs; her step-father, Bill Cottrell; as well as her siblings, Don G. Book (Bette) of Erath, LA and Dan Book (Kathy) of St. George, UT.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eustice Paul Miguez, Sr.; her mother, Eleanor Book Cottrell; her step-father, Bill Cottrell; her grandchildren, Jade Mikel Luquette and Christian Lynn Luquette; her brother, David Book; her great aunt, Martha Hatling; as well as her great uncle, Gustav Hatling.
The family wishes to offer a heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Abbeville General Hospital 2nd floor ICU as well as the 3rd floor and ER staff for the care and compassion they offered Barbara Book Miguez and her family during her time of need.
A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555, (337) 740-3123, is in charge of arrangements.