Patricia Fay Glatz

Patricia Fay Glatz obituary, Farmington, NM

Patricia Fay Glatz

Patricia Glatz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Patricia Fay Glatz of Farmington passed away at the age of 81 on November 19, 2024. She was born August 21, 1943 to Nora Blanche and Walter Edward Fonburg in Lewiston, ID. Patricia was married to Robert Allen Glatz on September 17, 1980 in Farmington, NM. They had been married 34 years when Robert passed away.
Patricia devoted much of her time to stand with and support Robert during his reign with the Farmington Elks Lodge. They spent many summers at the Elks Campground at Navajo Lake. She continued their ritual at the campground after Robert passed away in November 2014. Patricia also enjoyed crafting, crocheting and quilting. She enjoyed gardening and canning. She also had a passion for NASCAR racing.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Nora and Walter Fonburg; her husband, Robert Allen Glatz; sisters Jean Neiman and Teresa Mhoon; brother Douglas Rogers and stepdaughter Trudy Gerber.
Patricia is survived by her children, Debra Marie Falbo (Rosario), Tamra Lynn Spencer, and Donald Douglas Spencer; her stepsons Robert Glatz Jr. and Randall (Sharon) Glatz. Her circle of love includes but is not limited to grandchildren, Jeremy Carson, Jennifer Bartrop, Robert Spencer (Jessica), Miranda Glatz; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Patricia has requested no services will be held. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Patricia, please visit our Tree Store.

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