Patricia K. (McMaster) Correia born in Merced, California to James and Edna Mae McMaster on March 21, 1946, passed away on July 25, 2025 in Abilene, Texas.

Graduated from Merced High School in Merced, California in 1964. Graduated from California State University Fresno in 1972 with a degree in Art, Foreign Language and Classical Latin. Enlisted in the Air Force in 1974 and retired in 1989. She achieved the rank of Tech Sergeant as a Communications and Navigation System Specialist. With AF Training Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal with 3OLC, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon, AF Longevity Service Award with 2OLC, National Defense Service Medal, AF Overseas Ribbon Long with 1OLC, and AF Outstanding Unit Award with 1OLC.

She moved to Texas (Dyess) in 1974 and was stationed at many overseas bases. Always coming back to Abilene, Texas. After retiring she continued to travel right up to her passing.

Patricia K. (McMaster) Correia was proceeded in death by her parents James and Edna Mae McMaster and Susan Hesskamp.

Patricia K (McMaster) Correia is survived by her children Douglas, Katherine, Eugene, Catherine (Cricket), Shannon, Patrick and Misty. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.