Patricia Maxine Roland-Rivera, 71, of Salinas, passed away of a lengthily illness on Thursday, August 27, 2015. She was born on April 1, 1944 in Watsonville where she grew up. She moved to Salinas where she lived the rest of her years. 

She was a homemaker and loved to cook. Patricia also loved doing arts & crafts. She was an active member of her church.

Patricia is survived by her sisters Juanita "Janie" Talabero of Fresno; Carmen Sotelo-Hermosillo of Morgan Hill; Priscilla Sotelo-Valdez of Gilroy and Michelle Frias of Los Banos. Brothers Severiano Sotelo of Arizona and Victor Frias of San Jose. Also numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Church of Jesus Christ Temple Philadelphia (Salinas) - Youth Group.