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Patricia Ann Valdovinos (née McBain), age 78, passed away surrounded in love on September 25, 2025, in Carmichael, California. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, Patricia touched countless lives with her warmth, creativity, and unwavering compassion.

Born on May 14, 1947, in Sacramento, California, Patricia spent her early years in Northern California. She attended McClatchy High School and Elk Grove High School. Her love for learning and exploration led her to study art at La Universidad de las Americas in Mexico—an experience that deepened her lifelong connection to the country’s language and culture.

Patricia dedicated much of her professional life to education. As a home school counselor at Natomas Charter School, she supported children and their families with empathy and insight. Her passion for teaching extended beyond counseling; she also taught Spanish, art, and music—subjects that reflected her own diverse talents and interests.

Patricia expressed herself through drawing, painting, and needlepoint. Her work radiated the same gentleness and beauty that defined her character.

Patricia had an adventurous spirit in her youth and cherished traveling—especially to Mexico. She often recalled art filled summers with her mother and sister in Guerneville, joyful days with her grandparents in Lake Tahoe, and meaningful travels with her father.

Above all else, Patricia was known for her kind heart. She was gentle yet strong—a natural caregiver who always placed others before herself. Her love for family was boundless. She found immense joy in being a grandmother and took great pride in nurturing those around her.

She is survived by her husband Jesus Valdovinos; son Jesus Valdovinos; daughter Elizabeth Valdovinos; beloved grandson Hayden Fejarang; and son-in-law Gerald Fejarang.

Patricia was preceded in death by her sister Nancy Leigh McBain; mother Carole Jeanne Brewer; and father James Winston McBain.

May Patricia’s legacy of kindness, creativity, and love continue to inspire all who knew her. 

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Patricia Ann Valdovinos (de soltera McBain), de 78 años, falleció rodeada de amor el 25 de septiembre de 2025 en Carmichael, California. Esposa, madre, abuela y educadora dedicada, Patricia tocó innumerables vidas con su calidez, creatividad y compasión inquebrantable. Nacida el 14 de mayo de 1947 en Sacramento, California, Patricia pasó sus primeros años en el norte de California. Asistió a la McClatchy High School y a la Elk Grove High School. Su amor por el aprendizaje y la exploración la llevó a estudiar arte en la Universidad de las Américas en México, una experiencia que profundizó su conexión de por vida con el idioma y la cultura del país. Patricia dedicó gran parte de su vida profesional a la educación. Como orientadora en el programa de educación en el hogar de Natomas Charter School, apoyó a los niños y sus familias con empatía y comprensión. Su pasión por la enseñanza se extendió más allá de la orientación; también impartió clases de español, arte y música, materias que reflejaban sus diversos talentos e intereses.

Patricia se expresaba a través del dibujo, la pintura y el bordado. Su obra irradiaba la misma dulzura y belleza que definían su carácter. Patricia tenía un espíritu aventurero en su juventud y disfrutaba viajar, especialmente a México. A menudo recordaba los veranos llenos de arte con su madre y su hermana en Guerneville, los días alegres con sus abuelos en Lake Tahoe y los viajes significativos con su padre. Por encima de todo, Patricia era conocida por su bondadoso corazón. Era delicada pero fuerte, una cuidadora nata que siempre ponía a los demás antes que a sí misma. Su amor por la familia era inmenso. Encontraba una gran alegría en ser abuela y sentía un profundo orgullo al cuidar de quienes la rodeaban. Le sobreviven su esposo Jesús Valdovinos; su hijo Jesús Valdovinos; su hija Elizabeth Valdovinos; su amado nieto Hayden Fejarang; y su yerno Gerald Fejarang. Patricia fue precedida en la muerte por su hermana Nancy Leigh McBain; su madre Carole Jeanne Brewer; y su padre James Winston McBain. Que el legado de amabilidad, creatividad y amor de Patricia continúe inspirando a todos los que la conocieron.

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