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Patricia “Pat” Gonzalez

August 16, 1955 – January 7, 2026

Patricia Gonzalez, lovingly known as Pat, was born to Ignacio Gonzalez and Dolores Leon on August 16, 1955, in Torrance, California, and passed away on January 7, 2026, in Lake Forest, California, at the age of 70. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and partner to her fiancé, Roger Pennington. Her life was marked by a deep and abiding love for her …

Personal note from Her Children

In honor of our mom’s wishes, our immediate family will gather in Big Bear—a place she loved so deeply—to honor her life this August, her birthday month. It’s important to us that all of her children and grandchildren are together as we celebrate her life and honor her memory.

In the meantime, we would love to honor her by inviting you to share a message, memory, or photos here. If you feel comfortable, please also include your mailing address so we can send a memorial card to all those who loved her.

We are also planning a gathering in August for extended family and friends and those details will be shared as they are finalized. Thank you for remembering our mom with us.

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Your father and I are always there for you Chris & Rena’. All our love always Dad & Michelle 💕
Your father and I are always there for you Chris & Rena’. All our love always Dad & Michelle 💕
Your father and I are always there for you Chris & Rena’. All ou…

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What were Patricia's favorite ways to spend free time?
Mom loves puzzles, Stephen King books, walks, nature, flowers, painting her nails, a…
Mom loves puzzles, Stephen King books, walks, nature, flowers, painting her nails, and Thomas …
Mom loves puzzles, Stephen King books, walks, nature, flowers, painting her nails, and Thomas Kinkade art.

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Born

August 16th, 1955
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Had a child, Chris Bates

March 28th, 1973
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Had a child, Renā Acevez

February 15th, 1978

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Cause of death

Alzheimer's

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

17501 Via Calma, Tustin, CA, USA

Neptune Society of Orange County
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Neptune Society of Orange County

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