Patricia Pena

Patricia Ann Howard Pena, 61, of Muleshoe, Texas went to be with her Heavenly Father, Friday, September 1, 2006 at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born March 20, 1945 in Fresno, California to Paul Kathleen Whitley Howard.

She is survived by her husband, Fele Pena of Muleshoe, Texas; 1 son, Steve Seymour; 1 daughter, Julie Gatewood Mike of Canyon, Texas; 1 stepson, Dick Pena Cindy of Muleshoe, Texas 4 stepdaughters, Morgan Pena, Shawnee Pena and Kelly Pena all of El Paso, Texas and Toy Pena of Michigan; 1 brother Bud Howard Sandy of Las Vegas, Nevada; 4 sisters Linda Howard of Portales, New Mexico, Pauline Weaver Jack and Karen Collins Ted all of Clovis, New Mexico and Natalie Gillard Frank of Tucumcari, New Mexico; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and many other beloved family friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother Charles Howard and 1 grandson Nicholas.

Services will be at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at Steed-Todd Chapel in Clovis, New Mexico with Steve Friskup officiating. Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. at Terrace Grove Cemetery in Belen, New Mexico.

Casket Bearers will be Bud Howard, Mike Gatewood, Dick Pena, Jack Weaver, C. H. Lowrey, and Frank Gillard. Honorary Casket Bearers will be Michaela, Stephanie, and Clay.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

She was raised in New Mexico and had lived in Muleshoe the last few years. She loved to sew, crochet, quilt and cook. She treasured her time with her granddaughters, Michaela Stephanie. She lived her life caring for and loving her family. She was a member of the Muleshoe Cowboy Fellowship.