Patrick Ribera

Patrick Ribera, 72, was granted his angel wings, on March 21, 2026 in Westminster, Colorado. His last wish was to be surrounded by his family, as he would say “Happy, joy, joy, happy, happy, joy, joy!”
Patrick was born March 17, 1954, to Juan Mauricio and Maxine Ribera in Durango, CO.

He married and had three children. He was a single father, and his children, along with his grandchildren, were his world.

He graduated from Pagosa Springs High School and continued his education going to vocational school earning his welding certificate.

Patrick “Prim” held various job titles: welder, roustabout, construction foreman, and handyman.

His hobbies included fishing, woodworking, watching and cheering for his Broncos and spending quality time with his children and grandchildren.

Patrick was preceded in death by his parents Juan Mauricio and Maxine, infant sister MaryAnna; brother Waldo Gomez; nephew Gabriel Ribera, granddaughters Angel and Alexis Rose.

He is survived by his children: Sheila, Archie, and Veronica. Grandchildren: Alicia, Julian, Angelo, Aleaha, Jodacie, Zalexi, and Innocence.

Brothers: Mauricio, Dan, Chris, Val; Sisters: Maxine, Ramona, Irene, Arabella, Josephine; numerous nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces, godchildren, as well as extended family and friends.

A rosary service will be held April 1, at 9:00 a.m. at St Peter & St Rosa Church in Arboles, CO.

Followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at the St Rosa Cemetery in Rosa, New Mexico immediately following the funeral service and a luncheon will be served after back at the church.