Michael Roy Barbay

Michael Roy Barbay, 75, of Crosby, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2025. He was born on May 22, 1950, in Port Arthur, Texas to Ruth and Roy L. Barbay Sr.

Truly one of a kind, he was unique in spirit and expression. He embraced frugality and the simple life, not out of necessity, but out of a belief that true wealth lay elsewhere. After graduating from Bishop Byrne High School, he attended Lamar University. While attending college, he met Susan Allen, later marrying and being blessed with three children: a daughter, Courtney, and sons, Thomas and David. After graduating, Michael began a career serving in different capacities at Chemical facilities in Beaumont, El Paso, Corpus Christi and in Houston before finding a change of pace as a Marine Construction Safety Officer. Throughout his life, he took pleasure in spending time at the beach catching redfish alongside his dogs and making memories with his kids, family, and friends. Michael was known for his candid honesty and always kept things lively and entertaining in both easy and tough times. He lived life to the fullest and loved to indulge in the finer things in life like feasting on raw oysters while enjoying a fine wine. As he journeys on, he will be deeply missed and remembered forever.

Left to honor his memory is his daughter Courtney Casterline, and husband, Les, of Corpus Christi, Texas; sons, David Barbay, and wife, Shelley, of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Thomas Barbay, and wife, Jessica, of La Plata, Maryland; 4 grandchildren, Laney, Aiden, Benjamin and William, whom lovingly knew him as “Grandpa Snoot”; sister Beverly LaFluer and husband, John, of Nederland, Texas; brother-in-law, W.J. Sonnier of Tyler, Texas; significant other and companion of 14 years, Loren Oliver; and the most loving nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Preceding Michael in death are his parents; brothers, Roy Barbay Jr., Wallace Barbay, Clifford Barbay, and Douglas Barbay; sister, Mary Sonnier; and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Barbay and Phyllis Barbay.

The family would like to thank Loren Oliver, Brian Denson, and Peggy and Steve Sanders for being there with him when others could not.

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