Patricia (Patsy) June Whiting

Patricia (Patsy) June Whiting went to heaven on November 14, 2023. Patsy is survived by her loving Husband Glen, her two daughters Robin (Norman) Langeliers and Laura (Jack) Smulktis and stepson Chris (Paula) Sichler, 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Patsy loved God, people and life. She was a golfer, cook, artist, musician and anything she decided to do she excelled at. Patsy was born March 28, 1934, in Grants, NM to Joe Chavez and Mildred Stull Chavez. Her father, being a career military man, rose to Colonel and led the family over most of Europe and the US. Patsy attended Arizona State University in Phoenix, AZ. Early in her career, Patsy managed the Computer Facilities for various Department Stores in the Los Angeles area. In the '70s Patsy joined World Vision a Christian organization where she successfully raised money for their out-reach. She rose to manager and eventually was promoted and transferred to Stockholm Sweden as the regional Director of the Scandinavia countries. Upon returning to the US, Patsy continued to serve World Vision from New Mexico. She married Ernie Sichler Jr. of Los Lunas and was very happy until his death in 1997. Patsy met Glen Whiting on the golf course in 1998, they married and lived in Los Lunas, NM, Tuscan, AZ and Bella Vista, AR playing golf, serving the Lord and enjoying life together. Patsy left us on November 14th, 2023. Patsy and Glen would have been married for 25 years on December 4th. Patsy was full of life and light and will be greatly missed. A memorial service honoring Patsy's life will be held Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 232 Main St. Los Lunas, NM at 10:30am.