Patricia Benzmiller West

Patricia Benzmiller West, 45, of Texarkana, TX passed away April 24, 2010 in a local hospital. Ms. West was born July 16, 1964 in Fargo, ND. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Denver, CO and currently a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She formed and led a Marion Rosary Group in Denver. Until her illness, she was pursuing a degree in business through Ashworth University, Georgia long distance learning program.

Survivors include her daughter, Kristi N. West of Texarkana; parents, Lawrence and Gloria Benzmiller of Texarkana; grandchildren, Kallie R. Lopez and Ryan C. J. Malca both of Texarkana; and brothers and sister-in-law, Lawrence S. Benzmiller, III and Joseph J. and Madonna Benzmiller all of Texarkana.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m., Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Msgr. Gerald Priest and Msgr. Xavier Pappu officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery under the direction of East Funeral Home - Moores Lane.

Rosary will be 6 p.m., Friday, April 30, 2010 at East Funeral Home - Moores Lane with visitation to follow.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.

Family and friends may send tributes at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.