J. Patrick Patencio

J. Patencio Obituary

PALM SPRINGS J. PATRICK PATENCIO J. Patrick Patencio was an accomplished musician who in his early years toured the Southern California reservations, including San Manuel, Morongo, Pala and Pechanga. Known affectionately as "Boy Pots", he was renowned for the blues sound of his guitar. Patrick recorded a couple of records and performed with notables including, Mary Wells, Brenton Wood and Rosie and the Originals as well as his own Pat Patencio and the Panics Band. J. Patrick Patencio was also a Tribal Leader for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. First elected to the Agua Caliente Tribal Council in 1966, Patrick was later elected as only the fourth Chairman of the Agua Caliente Tribe and continued serving on the Tribal Council until 1980. Patrick was called back in to service in 1993 - 1994 as the secretary / Treasurer of the Tribal Council at the advent of gaming. Patrick was part of the first Tribal Council to begin negotiations for a Class III gaming contract between the Agua Caliente Tribe and the State of California. He was also involved in the preliminary plans for what became the Spa Casino in downtown Palm Springs. Patrick also served 17 years as President and Director of the Riverside - San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc., (RSBCIHI), Board of Directors which provides comprehensive community based health care services to the families of the Indian communities in these areas in a culturally appropriate manner. He is survived by his beloved wife, Frankie N. Patencio, his loving children, Patricia Ann (David) Schoolcraft, Joseph Christopher (Maria) Patencio and Moraino John (Lisa) Patencio. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren, Julia, Sean, Quinn, Kalieh, Antonio "A.J.", Lindsey and Alyssa and by two great-grandchildren, Chad and Andrew. Patrick is also survived by his only surviving sibling, Beverly Patencio Diaz of Pala, California. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter Noreen Elizabeth Patencio and siblings, Sylvia, William, Winifred, Ruthie, Ray and Priscilla. Visitation on Friday, September 5, 2008 : 5:30PM - 8:30PM with funeral service at 7:00PM at Wiefels Mortuary Chapel, 690 S. Vella Road, Palm Springs, CA. 92264. Graveside service on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 10:00AM at Jane Augustine Patencio Cemetery, 1095 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA. 92262. Arrangements are under the direction of: WIEFELS FUNERAL DIRECTORS Palm Springs (760) 327-1257 www.wiefels.com

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Published by The Press-Enterprise from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for J. Patencio

12 Entries

June 11, 2009

Miss you lots Dad! wish you were still here! Anna misses you dearly!
Love, Janice

JULIA WILSON

May 4, 2009

dear grandma frankie i am writting this to you hoping that this little reminder will let you know how much we all love you and care for you dont take grndpas loss as such a sad loss but as a great remebrance and a comforting feeling of joy that he is with his mom, dad, auntie norine and all his sisters and his brother.
love you grandma and i hope you are doing well

Lois Segundo - Workman

September 10, 2008

i was saddened to hear of patrick's passing. I will remember him as a good and warm hearted man. most of all I thought of him as a father figure. he was there for us after the passing of my father and knowing how he and my dad were best buddies. And use to joke about them being brothers. I will alway remember the stories they told of their childhood antics. i will miss him dearly.my family and I wishes your family the very best.

John and Kathy Sanborn

September 4, 2008

Frankie,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We have many fond memories of you and Patrick that go way back in time.

September 4, 2008

We are deeply saddened to learn of Mr. J. Patrick Patencio passing and I would like to express our sincere sympathy my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
He will always be remembered for his great smile and for all his great things.

Kiyosaku Restaurant

September 3, 2008

Patrick was a long time patron of our restaurant. We will miss him very much.

Georgianna McGlamary

September 3, 2008

We are deeply saddened to learn of Mr. J. Patrick Patencio passing and I would like to express our sincere sympathy to his family on behalf of all of us.
He was a visionary leader to our tribe.He was also a very gifted musician.He will always be remembered.
Sincerely,Georgianna McGlamary,Joy Valdez & Angel Valdez ,Christy Armendares Family and Steffanie Robinson Family

Carole Wrathall-Honberger

September 3, 2008

Remembering a very sweet person from my youth. Both Beverly and Patrick left Palm Springs High when they were 16 and were very much missed. It gives me much pleasure to read that Pat had such a successful life. May he rest in peace.

Patricia Billinger

September 3, 2008

Dear Frannie, Anna, David, Moraino and family,

I was so heartbroken to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May God surround you with love and memories of a Man all loved and will surely be missed.

Patricia (Hendren) Billinger
Faustina's daughter

Pamela Goebel

September 3, 2008

My dearest Patrick, You have been such a friend to me over the years. I will miss your smiling face, your caring heart, and your unselfish spirit. May you rest in peace and be with all the loved ones that have gone before you. Your eternal friend, Pam Goebel

Hope Woodward

September 3, 2008

Dear Moraino, Patricia, Beverly, and Patencio and Agua Caliente family,

My heart goes out to you in your loss, and my prayers are with you.

Love

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