Patrick Estrada
ARLINGTON, Texas - Patrick Estrada, 56, a meat-cutting
specialist, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday (Jan. 2, 2010) in
Arlington.
Patrick was born on March 17, 1953, to Joaquin and Belen
Estrada in Newton, where he was raised, attended school and graduated from
Newton High School.
He married Cindy Phares, and they started and raised their
family in Newton. He worked at Prestressed Concrete for 18 years as a quality
control supervisor. Then, in 1997, they moved to New Jersey, where he continued
his career in construction as a quality control supervisor.
In 2000, they moved to Grand Prairie, Texas, where he had a
career as a meat-cutting specialist. He worked for Albertson's Grocery and
Sam's Club. He recently had embarked on a new career journey and was taking
courses to become a medical coding specialist.
Patrick loved music and was a gifted musician with the
talent to play guitar and sing. He would sing for many family and friends'
weddings, as well as singing for his church and other special occasions. Always
a loving grandfather, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He
especially loved teaching softball skills to his granddaughters. He was a fan
of UFC and would take time to enjoy events with his sons.
Survivors include children Heather Ulrich (Bruce), Eric
Estrada (Rachel) and Aaron Estrada; seven grandchildren; siblings Ramona
Sandoval, Stanley Estrada, Albert Estrada, Midge DeWitt, Denise Estrada and
Belen Sanchez; the mother of his children, Cindy Phares Estrada; and companion
Linda Darlene Goodwin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joaquin and Belen;
sister Paula; and infant brother Felix.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Miller-Ott
Funeral Home, 107 S. Lancaster in Hesston.
The funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of
Guadalupe Church in Newton. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made in memoriam of Patrick Estrada in care of Miller-Ott
Funeral Home in Hesston.
