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Patricia Jo Arriza

1951 - 2019

BORN

1951

DIED

2019

Patricia Arriza Obituary

Pat, 68 passed away on October 29, 2019 after a long illness from cancer. Pat was born on August 26, 1951 in Durango. She attended school in Durango where she graduated in 1969 as Valedictorian of the class and was a member of the National Honor Society. After graduation she attended the University of Northern Colorado where she graduated in 1973 with a degree in Mathematics and Computer Science . She lived in Colorado Springs where she worked as a Principal Tech Support Engineer fro Oracle for many years.

She was preceded in death by her father Pete Arriza and mother Josie Arriza.

She is survived by two brothers Charles Arriza of Durango and Duane Arriza of Florida. She is also survived by many nephews and one niece.

Pat will be greatly missed by her family and friends as she was very kind and inclusive.

Services will be in Colorado Springs to be announced at a later date. Patricia Jo Arriza (Pat-PJ)

Published by The Durango Herald on Nov. 5, 2019.
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PJ,
We miss you so much at Oracle Corp.
You were a blessing to me.
I will never forget you!

Love you!
Twila Chavez

Twila K Chavez

Work

October 30, 2022

PJ, you made such a difference in my life. You were my mentor and you saw potential in me early in my career that gave me the courage to take on challenges and grow. I have had a successful career and I thank YOU for the head start! You have been a dear friend, I love you and will miss your kindness and friendship.

Debbie Chacon

December 29, 2019

Amy Arriza

November 23, 2019

PJ was kind and very helpful soul. You will be missed.

Edgar Arroyo

November 20, 2019

PJ always found the good in everyone. She was a wise soul and a good friend. Rest in Peace PJ you will be missed.

Alison

November 15, 2019

PJ was one of the finest people I have ever been priviliged to know and I am proud that she called me her friend. May you rest in peace and laugh on forever.

Larry Mangan

November 15, 2019

My PJ,

I will miss you dearly.
We miss you so much at Oracle.
You taught us all so much personally and professionally (technically).
When Norma told me, I cried and just thought of all the good times we had and all the great conversations.
Thank you so much for being a great friend and co-worker.

I love you so much!

Love,
Twila Chavez

Twila Chavez

November 15, 2019

PJ,
We miss you here at Oracle so much. You really effected our lives and taught us so much. You left us way to soon. My family sends you great thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Love you!
Twila Chavez and family

November 15, 2019

A great friend We will miss you.

Brian

November 15, 2019

I will miss you my friend.

Kerri Stichka

November 14, 2019

PJ you will be missed. Your laughter. Your kindness and generosity are what this world needs. It was my great privilege to know you.

Anique Herbst

November 9, 2019

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