Patricia Pacheco

Ms. Patricia Paez Pacheco Ms. Patricia Paez Pacheco, 61, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014 in Laredo, Texas. Ms. Patricia Paez Pacheco, a graduate of Martin High School, enjoyed life to the fullest every day. Whether it was spending time with her grandchildren, her family, her high school classmates and other dear friends, Ms. Pacheco found ways to make others feel special, valued and loved. She was happiest in her kitchen cooking and baking for her family and friends. She enjoyed family celebrations, weekend barbecues, arts & crafts, decorating for the holidays, playing bingo and maquinitas and traveling to San Antonio and Corpus Christi. Ms. Pacheco exemplified each role: wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, cousin and friend. She worried about others to no end and always put her needs last. Ms. Patricia Paez Pacheco was employed by Laredo Independent School District for over 15 years as an elementary Para-professional. Even after many years of retirement, she enjoyed talking to her ex-students to celebrate their adult success, meet their children and encourage all to strive for success. She will be remembered best for her love of others, love of community, sharp sense of humor and all things unique to an amazing individual. Ms. Patricia Paez Pacheco is preceded in death by her father, Ramiro Paez Sr; her brother, Ramiro Paez, Jr.; her paternal grandparents, Santiago and Fela Paez; her maternal grandparents, Antonio and Nieves Mancera. She is survived by her loving husband, Roberto Pacheco; sons, Gustavo (Miriam) Ricalde and Edgar Ricalde; mother, Maurelia Paez; grandchildren, Gustavo Ricalde, III, Gianluca Ricalde and Gianna Ricalde; brother, Ricardo Paez, Sr.; sister-in-law, Griselda (Arnulfo) Zapata. She is also survived by her nephews, Ramiro (Cynthia) Paez, Jr., Grizelda Monica Paez, Ricardo Paez, Jessica Paez and their respective children. Left to cherish her memory are numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family and lifelong friends. A rosary will be recited on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hillside Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will be held from 6:00 pm. to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. from Hillside Funeral Home to Mother Cabrini Catholic Church. A mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the family plot of the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. The family would like to thank the following individuals for their care and attention: Dr. Dennis Cantu, Dr. Marco Antonio Flores Galvan, Dr. Cesar Tula, Dr. Reynaldo Godines, and all medical staff at Laredo Medical Center. If you would like to sign the guestbook or send private condolences, you may do so at www.hillsidefuneral.com Arrangements are under the direction of Hillside Funeral Home, 310 Hillside Road.