Patricia Maria Gamache

Dearly loved mother, sister, and wife – Patricia Maria Hagan Gamache, 61, of Toppenish passed away unexpectedly on Saturday July 16, 2011. Patricia was born in Lisbon, Portugal on August 13, 1949. She was the eldest daughter of John Logan Hagan and Maria Teresa Surocca Hagan. Patricia and her five siblings had a unique upbringing in that her father’s Foreign Service career took the family all over the world. After being born in Portugal, the family lived in Brazil, Chile, Ireland, Canada, Thailand—where she graduated from high school at the International School of Bangkok—and South Africa. Her parents then retired in San Jose, Costa Rica, where Pat, her husband and their children have spent many happy times throughout the years.

Patricia attended Gonzaga University where she met the love of her life, Terry Joseph Gamache. They were married in 1971 in Washington DC. After graduating from college in 1972, Patricia and Terry moved to Toppenish, where they settled down on the Gamache family farm. Patricia and Terry have two children, Graham and Alyson.

Patricia and Terry loved spending their time together traveling around the world, and where she was able to indulge in her love of exotic foods. Patricia was an international gourmet cook and her family always looked forward to the mouth-watering goodness of her many dishes, including minci and rice, paella, chicken piccata and Terry’s favorite, sweet and sour pork.

Patricia loved reading books, talking on the phone with her family, relaxing at their cabin in Lake Quesnel, Canada and spending time in Costa Rica. She also adored taking bubble baths, watching movies and sharing snacks with her granddaughters, Amara (10) and Anabelle (2).

She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Terry; son, Graham (Andreana) Gamache of Toppenish; daughter, Alyson Marie Gamache of Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Amara Laurel Gamache and Anabelle Maria Gamache; sister, Monica (George) Yeonas of Vienna, VA; sister, Jackie (Joe) Glathaar of Chapel Hill, NC; brother, Sean (Cecile) Hagan of Washington DC; sister, Tara (John) Clyne of Oakton, VA; sister, Terry Hagan of Santa Cruz, CA; many nieces and nephews and dear friends.

Patricia was preceded in death by her beloved mummy and daddy, John and Maria Hagan.

A vigil service will be at 4 p.m. Monday July 25, 2011 at Keith and Keith Ninth Avenue Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday July 26, 2011 at St. Paul Cathedral. Concluding services and burial will follow in Terrace Heights Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations in Patricia's name can be made to the Patricia Gamache Scholarship Fund at La Salle High School in Union Gap.