Patricia L. Lesky, 69, of Cortez, Colorado passed away on June 17, 2026. She was born on February 3, 1957, in Coronado, California to Lawrence and Peal Rich.

In 2019 Patricia did a service of Bell Ringing for the Cortez Colorado Salvation Army. She enjoyed giving back and being involved in acts of service. She did have to stop being involved due to her bad foot. 

One of Patricia's happiest times is when she got her rabbit in March of 2020 that she named Happy. Happy gave her so much companionship and happiness. She loved Happy so much. When Happy passed away the beginning of February this year it was an extremely difficult time for her. 

She is preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Pearl Rich, and sisters Linda Kay Ford-Maloy, and Karen Sue Rich. 

Patricia is survived by her loving daughter Tricia Mangum, brother James Rich, and grandchildren Brandon Burridge, Carter Burridge, Madison Burridge, and Adalynn Mangum. 

A celebration of life will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday August 15, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Cortez in Cortez, CO.