Patrice (Martinez) Stern

Patrice Stern left this world on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

Patrice is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Jeff Stern; her son, Cameron and his wife, Ari; granddaughter, Scottie Mae Stern; brothers, Ronald Martinez and David and his wife, Yvette Martinez; mother-in-law, Audrey Stern; brother-in-law, Scott and his wife, Karen Stern; sisters-in-law, Donna Wolf and Stacey and her husband, Charlie Litchfield. She also leaves behind 15 nieces and nephews, David and his wife, Donna Stern, Jim and his wife, Brook Stern, Erika and her husband, Chris Briggs, Reagan Waters, Lauren and her husband, Jason Gaspard, Melissa and her husband, Matthew Elliott, Manuel, Stephanie, Elisea and Chelsea Martinez; five great-nephews, Collin Stern, Mason Pines, Hunter and Travis Elliott and Robbie Gaspard; and four great-nieces, Ivy Adams, Maleah Nichols, Claire Stern, and Sophie Pine; her aunt, Bertha Martinez; many cousins and dear friends; and her beloved Buster.

Patrice was preceded in death by her parents, George and Eva Martinez; and her father-in-law, Theodore Stern.

A Mass will take place Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 9:00 a.m., at St. Therese of the Infant Jesus, 3424 4th St. NW, followed by a graveside service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Pallbearers for Patrice will be David and Manuel Martinez, Charlie Litchfield, Matthew Elliott, Richard and Alan Gonzales, with honorary pallbearers being Hunter and Travis Elliott