Donald Ray Pacha “Donnie”, 71, of Bartlett, passed away Feb. 20, 2023.
Donnie was born June 3, 1951, in Taylor to the late Leroy and Adeline Pacha.
He graduated from Bartlett High School and continued on to receive an associate degree with honors from Temple Junior College.
He married Lillian Maresh June 16, 1973, and they were married for 49 years.
He worked as a general contractor for his own company, Pacha Construction for over 40 years.
Donnie enjoyed carpentry, gardening, and canning. He was also actively involved in his grandchildren’s lives.
Donnie is survived by his wife, Lillian Pacha; children, Nicole “Nikki” and son-in-law Chad Marek, Brent and daughter-in-law Amber Pacha, Justin and daughter-in-law Kristie Pacha, sister, Peggy Pacha, grandchildren, Colton and Colby Marek, Grace and Noah Pacha, Corporal Antonio Gallegos, Marissa and Audrey Pacha.
A visitation was held Friday, Feb. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett. A funeral service will be Saturday, Feb. 25, at 1 p.m. at Goodnight Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger.
Pallbearers are Colton Marek, Colby Marek, Harold Marek, David Marek, Brandon Grisby and Heath Henderson. Honorary pallbearers are Don Grisby, Victor Marek, James Mertz, Corporal Antonio Gallegos and Noah Pacha.
