Patricia Ann Palpa was born in Merced, Ca. on February 18, 1950 to parents, Arthur and Ruby Dyer. She married Jay Palpa on March 10, 1983 in Bakersfield, Ca. Patricia was quite a character; she was generous and kind woman, but she also loved to joke around and laugh. Life is too short not to. Her love for the Lord was clear, she loved Him with all her of heart and has been looking forward to the day that she would get to meet him. The family members will remember her joyous spirit; she loved to dance around and sing, she had such a lovely voice. Some of her favorite things to do include: watching scary movies or listening to some country music. Patricia also enjoyed trips to the casino to play Bingo and the slots. She was a neighborhood mom, because her greatest joy was spending time with her kids and even hosting all of their friends too. She liked having the kids close by and caring for them in any way she could. Patricia is survived by her husband, Jay Palpa; her children, Linda and husband Tim Martino, Christina and husband Jonathon Hazelwood, Javier Palpa and Kimberly and husband Gilbert Pina; grandchildren, Timothy, Kimberly, Leah, Haley, Layla, Jonathon, Jason, Phillip, Ian and Ike. She is now reunited in Heaven with her baby that didnt quite make it, as well as her grandson, Andrew Palpa, and her 9 siblings including her twin, Patrick Dyer.