Half

Obituary for Patten


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday October 02, 2002

Helen Patten, passed away on September 30, 2002. She was born on April 24, 1909. Helen is a member of Laguna Pueblo and from the Village of Paguate. Helen is survived by her son, John M. Patten; granddaughters, Monica Patten, Melanie Patten, and Valerie Cook; great-granddaughter, Helen Vargas-Chaves, and she is also survived by Florence Reed. Helen was preceded in death by her husband of over fifty years, James Patten, and her son, Augie Patten. Helen graduated from the Albuquerque Indian School and lived the rest of her life in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She helped raise many children and was looked upon as agrandma by many. Helen is remembered by family and friends. Services will be held Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Byron Sarracino officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE