Patrick D. Holmes

PATRICK D. HOLMES Cedar Rapids Patrick D. Holmes of Cedar Rapids, born June 9, 1962, the youngest son of William and Agnes Holmes, slipped peacefully from this world in his sleep on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021. Father Aaron Junge will be celebrating a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at Immaculate Conception Church, 857 Third Ave. SE. Family will greet guests from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. before the Mass. Graveside services will immediately follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 375 32nd St. Dr. SE. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James and Harry; and sisters; Frances and Kathryn VanDeusen. Left to miss his humor and smiling face are brothers, William, David (Marilyn), Joseph, Francis and George; sisters, Mary Roff (Roger), Therese Wirtz (Dave), Dorothy and Christina (Cody); brother-in-law, Tom VanDeusen (Amber); and sister-in-law, Rita Holmes. Patrick's happiest days were spending time with the love of his life and as a para-educator for Cedar Rapids Community schools. While mourning his absence, we wish his spirit lightness and Grace for his journey. Memorials may be directed in his honor to the Willis Dady Homeless Shelter, 1247 4th Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. "He ain't heavy, he's my brother."