Patricia Holland Rivera

Patricia Holland Rivera, born March 23, 1940, in Austin, Texas, was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and a woman who embraced life with a spirit of adventure, warmth, and a love for family.

Born to Howard Holland and Jessie May Blair, Patricia grew up in Austin, Texas, alongside her siblings, Joan and George. She attended St. Mary's Catholic Girls School and spent much of her life in Austin, where she married her beloved husband, Roland Rivera, and together they raised their three sons, Roland Jr., John, and Reagan.

Patricia was a wonderful mother who dedicated herself to creating a loving home for her family. A homemaker and balanced her responsibilities with a passion for enjoying life and making lasting memories with those she loved.

Patricia and Roland shared a wonderful sense of adventure. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, they frequently packed up their three boys and headed to Colorado for camping trips, creating cherished family memories and fostering a love for the outdoors. Patricia was an accomplished water skier and snow skier who enjoyed staying active and embracing new experiences. She was also a phenomenal cook who delighted in preparing meals for family and friends. Whether playing bridge, cooking, camping, or spending time with loved ones, Patricia found joy in life's simple pleasures.

Although Austin remained home for much of her life, Patricia and her family also spent time living in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, from 1971 to 1986, and Denver from 1986 to 1990. These years reflected the family's adventurous spirit and their enduring connection to Colorado.

Above all, Patricia's greatest joy was her family. She will be remembered for her loving nature, her adventurous spirit, and the countless memories she created with her children and grandchildren. Her legacy lives on through the family she cherished and the love she shared so generously.

Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Rivera, who passed away March 27, 2026; her sister, Joan Holland; and her brother, George Holland.

She is survived by her three sons, Roland Rivera Jr. and his wife, Carrie, of Fort Collins, Colorado; John Rivera of Austin, Texas; and Reagan Rivera and his wife, Dawn, of Yreka, California. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Carly Rivera and, Ryan Hullibarger of Greeley, Lorel Montgomery and Easton Montgomery of Phoenix, AZ, Bryce Rivera of Reno, NV, and Brady Rivera of Phoenix, AZ.