Patrick Mark "Doc" Holladay

Patrick Mark Holladay, son to the late Madeline Valine Holladay and Pasqual Mario DeLuna Sr, was born November 9, 1942 as Pasqual Mario DeLuna jr. in San Jose, California. Being raised in large Italian/Portuguese families that his parents were a part of and his memories of that were happy. In his teenage years, he was raised as an Army brat thus enabling him to see and experience other regions.

In 1959, at Fort Knox, Kentucky, he met Stephanie Lee Benton while in high school. They dated until she graduated. In 1961, they reconnected in California. On August 21, 1965, he married Stephanie.

In 1964, he found his calling and joined the military. His journey started with the United States Marine Corp as a reserve. In 1967, he joined the United States Army as a Warrant Officer and conducted his flight training for helicopters in Texas and Alabama. His primary aircraft would be the CH-47 Chinook. He truly liked flying. In January 1993, he retired from the Army achieving the rank of Major.

He went on to work for the Phil Long dealerships for 20 years before finally retiring. He shared his life with Stephanie and his three children, Douglas, Elysse, and Christopher.

On Sunday, October 29, 2023, the Lord touched his soul and he passed from this world. He leaves behind his wife, three children, seven grandchildren, and a treasure trove of memories to share with smiles and laughter and maybe a tear or two.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Dove-Witt.com for the Holladay family.