Beloved Sisters Resident Molly M. Faria (Barbour) Passes Away at 76

Molly was remembered for her kindness, patience, and the joy she brought to all who knew her.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Molly M. Faria (Barbour), a beloved wife, mother, sister, nonna, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, in Portland at the age of 76. Molly was remembered for her kindness, patience, sense of humor, and the joy she brought to everyone who knew her.

Why it matters

Molly's passing is a loss for the tight-knit community of Sisters, Oregon, where she and her husband Bob had lived for the past 15 years after retiring. As an elementary school teacher, Molly was adored by her students and colleagues, and her family and friends will deeply miss her warm presence.

The details

Born on November 7, 1949, in Salem, Molly was the daughter of Marshall "Mush" Barbour and Margaret "Jeanne" Barbour (McLaughlin). She grew up with a deep love of family and a passion for learning, graduating from Woodburn High School in 1967 and then from OCE in 1971. That same year, she married Robert (Bob) Faria, and they remained happily married until her passing. Molly and Bob had two children, Joseph and Jessica, and Molly taught elementary school in Wasco before retiring a few years ago and moving to Sisters.

  • Molly passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, in Portland.
  • Molly was born on November 7, 1949, in Salem.
  • Molly graduated from Woodburn High School in 1967.
  • Molly graduated from OCE in 1971.
  • Molly and Bob Faria married in 1971.

The players

Molly M. Faria (Barbour)

A beloved wife, mother, sister, nonna, teacher, and friend who passed away at the age of 76.

Robert (Bob) Faria

Molly's husband of many years, with whom she lived in Sisters, Oregon, after retiring.

Joseph Faria

Molly and Bob's son.

Jessica Faria

Molly and Bob's daughter.

Isla Faria

Molly's granddaughter who she had the special opportunity to watch play volleyball at Woodburn High School.

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What they’re saying

“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.”

— J.R.R. Tolkien (The Nugget Newspaper)

The takeaway

Molly's passing is a profound loss for the Sisters community, where she and her husband Bob had built a life of travel, friendship, and family. As an adored teacher and a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Molly's kindness, patience, and joy will be deeply missed by all who knew her.