Today’s post is a brief one remembering a fine blogger and cat mom Kerry Barbero. Her blog Noir Kitty Mews was a joy to read and it always lifted my spirits, and Valentine was such a handsome man cat I am not surprised he turned ladies’ heads.
I was able to send Kerry cards after she became ill, which was such a pleasure to be able to do from so far away, and I know she continued to work in Pirates and Pussycats until it was completed and proudly published.
You can see the vibrant and joyful cover here.
Pirates and Pussycats – The Hunt for White Tail’s Treasure is a lovely fun read with delightful illustrations which I can recommend 1,000,000% and a wonderful way to honour a friend who left us far too soon.
The Cat Blogosphere Tribute
Kerry Kaye Barbero, aged 54, of Springfield, Oregon died June 17, 2025 of natural causes from cancer and Cystic Fibrosis. Kerry is survived by the love of her life and husband of 31 years, David.
Many in our community will remember her as an award winning author of short stories on her blog, Noir Kitty Mews (2015-2022) and most recently the published author of Pirates & Pussycats – The Hunt for White Tail’s Treasure (2024).
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Such sad news…she sounded like an amazing person. Sending heartfelt condolences to you, her family, and all of her friends on her passing….
My condolences to her husband
My condolences to everyone who knew her. She sounds like a great person
Kerry was such a special person, and a friend to so many of us around the world. She will be forever missed. We would like to think she and Valentine are reunited there at the Bridge now.
Very sad news! Such a wonderful woman whose legacy is sure to live in her book. This is a lovely tribute to her and Valentine.
She and Valentine of course will be so sorely missed.
Very sad news. I am sure her and Valentine are reunited though. XO
She was such a special lady and I’m glad that I got to meet her at a BlogPaws conference. She was a delightful soul. Thanks for joining Angel Brian’s Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
Brian’s Home ~ Forever
My condolences to all who knew and loved her.
We are sad to read this. We loved the Noir Kitty blog.
Us too Mary. Such a joy.
We were very sad to hear this. A moving tribute. We hope for peace and comfort to all friends and family.
We were so sad to hear of the loss of Kerry. Very moving tribute. We wish peace and comfort to all friends and family.
That is a lovely tribute. She will be sadly missed.
Beautiful tribute.
Thank you Mollie.