Helen was called to Heaven on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the age of 68, after a long and courageous 3-year battle with Ovarian Cancer. She was born in Port Arthur, Texas to Felix Patxot and Rosa Lee Lopez. She was raised in Port Arthur but also lived in Galveston, finally making her home in Houston, Texas. Helen is survived by her loving partner of 29 years, Lola Castillo. Additionally, she is survived by siblings Felix Patxot, Jr. and wife Shirley, Michael Patxot and wife Liz, Richard Adrian Patxot ('Ricky'), Carlos Patxot, Yolanda Patxot Jimenez and husband Paul, Joseph Patxot and wife Gloria, and Leonardo ('Lenny') Rodriguez and wife Samantha, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
One of her favorite pastimes was traveling to the Mexican Caribbean, spending hours in the beautiful turquoise waters of the Yucatan Peninsula as well as in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Helen adored her family, loved cooking, relished in a great bargain, enjoyed telling funny stories, and watching 'Ancient Aliens' and 'Naked and Afraid'.
She believed in worthy causes and donated generously. She was quick to lend a hand to those in time of need. She also proved to be a wonderful caregiver, selflessly assisting Lola in the caring of her elderly parents for the past 20 years. She was loved and cared for deeply by the Castillo family and all those she befriended. She was a special and extraordinary soul and will be profoundly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Funeral services for Helen will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Funeraria del Angel Crespo located at 2516 Navigation Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77003. A reception will take place following the service at 4:30 p.m where food will be served and Helen's favorite music will be played as this will be a celebration of her life. Feel free to share any anecdotes/stories and pictures of or with Helen.
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