Patricia Michele Trichel

Patrica Michele Trichel, age 56 of Gatesville, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

Patricia was born September 12, 1968 to the late John Lee and Katheryn Sanderson Pafford in Harris County. She grew up and attended school in Gatesville and later attended cosmetology school in Brownwood. She married Jason Trichel on September 8, 2003. Patricia was a talented seamstress and a devoted family woman and found her greatest joy in time spent with her loved ones, especially her grandchildren. She shared a special bond with her grandson, Adariance, whom she helped raise, and cherished every moment with her growing family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jason Trichel.

Patricia is survived by her children, Jerry Loer, John Loer, and Naomi Stewart and fiancé Michael Bateman; brothers, John Lee Pafford, and Conrad Pafford; sister, Melissa Pafford; grandchildren, Adariance Rahman, Chloe Dunn, Isabella Stewart, Hunter Thomas, Nevaeh Meyer, Glen Meyer Jr., Gunner Humphries, Anastasia Loer, Joseph Loer, and Kiley Loer; and great grandchildren, Everlee Sanchez, Alakai Rahman, and one on the way.