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Patricia Ann Machts peacefully passed away in San Antonio, Texas, on June 25, 2026. She was 86 years old. Patricia Ann Machts was born Patricia Ann Stanko to parents John A. Stanko and Evelyn Mae Stanko on April 16, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated from Burbank High School, and later attended UTSA where she earned her Associates Degree in Psychology. She did this while she was working for UTSA as an Administrative Secretary. She married Alfred E. Machts Jr. in 1957, and together they had 4 children: Donna, Kenneth, Matthew, and Jennifer. She loved her children dearly and did anything for them. They were her world. She loved to sew and she was a skilled seamstress! The clothes she made for her children throughout their childhood looked so professional, you would think they came from a store. She also learned how to crochet and knit. She loved her plants: crepe myrtles, wildflowers, and especially blue bonnets. When they bloomed, she liked to take pictures of them. She used to sit outside in her garden and listen to the birds sing their songs. Every morning she had to have her hot tea. For the rest of the day, she would have her unsweetened iced tea...from Bill Miller's only! On birthdays and holidays, she went out of her way to get everyone a gift - especially her children and grandchildren. She made every birthday party memorable. Patricia loved rock music from the 70's and early 80's. Rod Stewart and Bob Segar were her favorites. She would start dancing around the kitchen to their songs. Maggie Mae by Rod Stewart was her favorite song. She also loved animals. She would take in any dog or cat that would hang around the family house. As a result, they had lots of dogs and cats throughout the years. Patricia is remembered fondly by her family as a beautiful, strong, stubborn lady. If you had a conversation with her, you might hear a phrase she would often say, like "calling the kettle black", "same difference", or "whatever”, and many more. She loved to laugh, and her laugh came from deep down. It was contagious and she'd have us all laughing eventually. She also fiercely valued her friendships. If you were her friend, you were her friend for life. She was one of those beautiful souls placed here by God, and now God has taken her home. Patricia is preceded in passing by her son, Kenneth Machts; and her brothers, Gary Andrew Stanko, Danny Vordenbaum, Donald Wayne Vordenbaum, and Timothy James Vordenbaum. Patricia is survived by her daughters, Donna Machts and Jennifer Machts; son, Matthew Machts; sister, Deborah Maldonado; grandchildren, Sarah Garcia, Alexandra Machts, Katie Machts, Kylie Machts, and Jasmine Machts; and nephews, Nathan Maldonado, Eric Maldonado, and Olin Vordenbaum. Patricia will be greatly missed by all that were blessed to know her.

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Patricia Machts

April 16, 1940 - June 25, 2026