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James Patrick “Pat” Walsh Jr., born March 8, 1938, passed away February 25, 2026. Pat’s life was centered on God, his beloved wife, and his family.
The eldest of six children born to Jim and Edna Lee, Pat grew up in the Rio Grande Valley and graduated from Texas Tech University with an Engineering degree. He served leadership roles with Dan River Mills and the University of Missouri system. His primary focus was the family businesses of Mission Gin Co. and Mission Shippers and retired in 2001.
A devoted Catholic and longtime member of Notre Dame Church and Kiwanis, Pat loved Texas Tech and was known for his humor, kindness, and generosity toward others.
He is survived by his loving wife, Loretta; his children, Sharon (Art) Cavazos, Jim, Sean (Shanna), and Michael (Carolyn); and his stepchildren, Ken (Bonnie), Paul (Jo) and James (Barbara) Wiedenfeld, along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Siblings, Buddy, Richard, Bill, Barbara Trevino and Judy French.
A celebration of life will be held March 22 at 4:30 p.m. at Grimes Funeral Chapels. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. March 23, at Notre Dame Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Kerrville.
Condolences may be shared at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.
The eldest of six children born to Jim and Edna Lee, Pat grew up in the Rio Grande Valley and graduated from Texas Tech University with an Engineering degree. He served leadership roles with Dan River Mills and the University of Missouri system. His primary focus was the family businesses of Mission Gin Co. and Mission Shippers and retired in 2001.
A devoted Catholic and longtime member of Notre Dame Church and Kiwanis, Pat loved Texas Tech and was known for his humor, kindness, and generosity toward others.
He is survived by his loving wife, Loretta; his children, Sharon (Art) Cavazos, Jim, Sean (Shanna), and Michael (Carolyn); and his stepchildren, Ken (Bonnie), Paul (Jo) and James (Barbara) Wiedenfeld, along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Siblings, Buddy, Richard, Bill, Barbara Trevino and Judy French.
A celebration of life will be held March 22 at 4:30 p.m. at Grimes Funeral Chapels. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. March 23, at Notre Dame Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Kerrville.
Condolences may be shared at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.