Gloria Andrea Patino

The brightest light

A hero in a short package. Resilient to a fault. Determined to always carry on, and holding onto hope with a stubborn fist. She was a hero. Spirited to see right for all who are brave to be themselves, not to be labeled disadvantaged, to be accepted with disabilities, to be challenged, not uninspired. Heroes are as Gloria was: a loving, small champion with a resolute message to not give up.

A few fun facts about Gloria. Gloria had a never ending curiosity about the universe. She found ways to explore her universe constantly. She enjoyed reading, listening to music, listening to movies, discovering new recipes and exploring the internet for fun facts and dad jokes. She explored the world through her senses and loved to share all the tidbits of information she discovered with everyone and anyone. She had an extraordinary ability to recall facts and past events. Being blind and partially deaf did not stop her explorations.

Gloria was a social butterfly who loved to enjoy a cup of coffee and talk to friends and family. Her joy in life was to always socialize as much as she could. Although Gloria had a tough life she had the inner strength to engage with everyone and think positively.

As Gloria always said each day, "I am feeling good, feeling pretty Snaily!"

She loved each and every one of us and we will greatly miss her - she would want every one of us to feel pretty Snaily every day.

LOVE YOU!!