In Loving Memory of Distinguished Toastmaster Diana Victoria Marin Barkley

Beloved Toastmaster

January 10, 1962 - July 17, 2026

Diana, was a bright light in the District 55 Toastmasters community. She was a positive person in her outlook on life.

Diana was always honing and developing her work skills and personal development. This led her to join Austintacious Toastmasters. She attained the Distinguished Toastmaster award in 2015. She was an example to others in every facet of her life. Whether she was leading a Toastmaster meeting, organizing a church function or a conference for STC (Society for Technical Communications), she was always working with purpose and conviction.

She was the kind of leader who encouraged others to do their best. For sixteen years Diana delivered meals with Meals on Wheels to the elderly and others isolated with disabilities. She eventually included her husband in making meal deliveries, which was one of the joys of his life.

Diana was caring, loving, loyal, and one of a kind. She didn’t just make an impact — she left a legacy.

We will miss her.

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