Patsy Kristek

Patsy was born in San Antonio to Mary Elizabeth Banks and Lester Edmond Sales on March 19, 1943. She married “her Marine” Joe Emil Kristek on November 12, 1960 in San Antonio. When asked how they met, she would say Joe came into the Double Dip ice cream parlor, took her hand, and that was it. They were married for 65 years.

Patsy never met a stranger. She always had a friendly smile everywhere she went. Her eyes would light up any room and she radiated joy. Patsy loved to laugh, sing, and dance. Music always touched her soul.

She loved her family. She was blessed with 8 brothers and sisters, two daughters whom she cherished, two beautiful grandchildren, and two joyful great grandchildren all whom she delighted in.

Patsy was an amazing artist, painting and drawing many masterpieces that we will cherish forever. She loved fishing with the family, spending time with her brothers and sisters, outings with her girls, and seeing her grandchildren and their growing families. Other hobbies she and Joe shared over the years were eating out on Fridays, BINGO at the Church, and singing to each other “it’s true, everything I do, I do it for you”. She was a great cook and an amazing baker. She taught us everything needs to be made from scratch when at all possible.

Most importantly, Patsy loved Jesus and her Catholic faith. Going to Mass with her was a beautiful experience as you could visibly see the love she had for Christ when she prayed, sang, and received the eucharist. It was this love that gave her the ability to handle everything in her life with grace. She forgave quickly, loved fiercely, and prayed unceasingly.

Patsy is preceded in death by Mary E. Sales (Mother), Lester E. Sales (Father), Louis Sales (Brother), Tommy Sales (Brother)

Patsy is survived by her husband Joe Kristek , daughters, Rhonda Muehlstein (Glen) and Stephanie Kristek, her brothers and sisters, Sandy Gott (Gerald), Alton Sales (Linda), Brenda Wise, Debbie Poole, Dennis Sales (Debbie), grandchildren Megan Scheurer (Rick), Zachary Muehlstein (Stephanie), great-grandchildren, Olivia Scheurer and Brooks Scheurer, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Rosary will be held on January 15, 2026 at 11:30am at St. Pius X Catholic Church (Family Center) - 3303 Urban Crest, San Antonio, Texas 78209

Funeral services will be held January 15, 2026 at 12:00pm at St. Pius X Catholic Church (Family Center) - 3303 Urban Crest, San Antonio, Texas 78209. Burial will follow at Ft. Sam Houston Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sunset Funeral Home (Austin Hwy).

The family of Patsy wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the wonderful Nurses and CNAs at Kindful Health Hospice. We would also like to extend a special thanks to Susie’s Senior Care with deep gratitude to Liz for her loving care of our mom in her last days, and Susie who was there every step of the way and continues to support our family.