In Memoriam : David Patino

David - Patino - age: 51
(August 06, 1958 to September 06, 2009 )
Resident of Farmersville, California

Visitation Information:
A rosary will be said on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 6:00 PM at Evans Miller Guinn Exeter Chapel. Mass will be held on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 11:00 am at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Farmersville.

Obituary:
David Patino was the first of 6 children born on August 6, 1958. Born to Christine Vega of Farmersville and Frank Patino of Farmersville. Originally from Kerrville TX, the family moved to the central valley of Californian in 1960 and lived in Farmerville. During David’s high school years, he was very active in Track and Football. He was the captain of the Varsity Football Team his senior year and took pride in attending Exeter Union High School and being a part of their excellent sports program. After high school, went on to getting his AA degree and became a Psychiatric Technician. We worked at the Porterville Developmental Center for 25 years.
One of David’s many passions was his 1950 Pan Head Harley Davidson Motorcycle, which he built and rebuilt constantly. David was the happiest when he was working on his Harley or taking it out for a ride. He loved riding motorcycles and had come to accumulate a house full of parts for more bikes to build. David was know around Porterville and Exeter as “Pan Head Dave” due to his unique and classic bike that is still envied by many Harley Davidson riders and enthusiast in the area. David was once married to Gayna Heuser of Visalia and had two step children; Zachary Davidson and Gayna Hulstine and had two children of his won; Kaycee Patino and Jocelyn Patino of Visalia. David loved his children very much and also has four grandchildren, Tallen Speck Jr. and Gryphen Speck from Kaycee and Tallen Speck of Porterville, Gunner Benedict for daughter Gayna Hulstine of Porterville and expecting a granddaughter Sophia Davidson from son Zachary Davidson of Washington.
David also had 4 brothers; Frank H. Patino of Farmersville, Jerry Patino of Farmersville, Robert Patino of Farmersville, and Jack Patino of Visalia. He had on sister Cindy Gasca of Farmersville. David has two nephews Peter Gasca for Farmersville and Robert Patino of Exeter; Eight nieces; Misha Patino, Megan Patino, Elizabeth Patino, Michelle Gasca, Renay Patino, Amber Patino, Brandy Patino, and Taysia Patino. He was also a great uncle to 5 great nieces and nephews. David also had cousins throughout Californian, Texas and Mexico. David was a great Father, Son, Brother, Friend, Uncle, Grandfather, and Great Uncle. He will surely be missed in the lives of his family and friends, but will never be forgotten.
A rosary will be said on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 6:00 PM at Evans Miller Guinn Exeter Chapel in Exeter. The mass will be held on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 11:00 AM at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Farmersville. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansmillerguinnchapel.com. Services entrusted to Evans Miller Guinn Exeter Chapel.







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Also missing from the list of family members is David's littlest sister, Lynette Menchaca of Porterville. She is married to Carlos Mechaca, and added a niece and nephew to David's massive collection, Logan Menchaca and Gabby Menchaca. Lynette got the opportunity many times to visit with David during his dialysis while in Porterville, and visited him often while he was in the hospital last month. The formed a bond as only a true brother and sister could, and they spent many a wonderful hour together. She regrets not having had the opportunity to grow up in his shadow, but cherishes the moments they had while he was alive. She loves David and misses him tremendously, as do I. He will be missed.