Camila Christine “CeCe” Barnes made a quick entry into the world Thursday, June 2, 2022, weighing 8 lbs. 8 oz and measuring 20.5 inches, with down-turned little lips (just like Sissy’s) an adorable button nose, and a full head of beautiful dark brown hair (also like brothers’ and sister). CeCe was immediately Life-Flighted to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, where she was diagnosed with a rare heart condition called TAPVR. During her short time with us, her determination was evident. She fought hard in a way that made her strong-willed siblings proud.

On June 4, 2022, at 4:53 in the afternoon, CeCe’s spirit left her body and joined her namesake, Great-Aunt Christine, in a better place along with many great-grandparents, family and friends waiting to love on her. CeCe passed on while being held by Daddy and getting kisses from Mommy.

After saying goodbye to our Sweet CeCe, we knew we wanted to do something to keep her presence and memory known and alive.  Our family felt there was a void in our community that left us feeling like we need to connect with other loss families and share our angels.  We have been active with No Foot Too Small, based out of Coralville, which has been and will continue to be a big influence in our lives.  However, we wanted to connect with others in our community.  While Mom has many ideas she'd like to pursue in the future in Camila's name, we will start in June of 2023 for Camila's "Wild One" golf tournament helping to raise funds for meaningful causes and celebrate our baby girls 1st birthday.