PATRICIA M. RICHARD March 15, 1927 – Sept. 30, 2018

Patricia Richard of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, and formerly of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away on September 30, 2018, at the age of 91, with her daughter Rochelle holding her hands. She wanted her daughter, Rochelle, to be with her when she passed away and she was.

Patricia was born in Fullerton, California, and was married to Jack R. Richard for 51 years. They raised four children, Rochelle Courtney (Jim), Julie Frosch (Ron), Randy and Ronnie.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Monte and Dorothy Shanks, sister Loraine Lamkin, husband Jack Richard, and both sons, Randy and Ronnie.

Patricia is survived by her two daughters, 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Patricia was a proud American and married Jack who served in the Navy during WWII.  During the war, Pat worked on the assembly line on the B-17’s in California.

Patricia will be interred in the Santa Fe National Cemetery with her husband, Jack.