Patricia (Patty) Puzin, April 18, 1953–January 30, 2026
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Patricia (Patty) Puzin, passed away on January 30, 2026, at home with her husband Don.
Patty was born in Lynwood California, grew up surfing the beaches and soaking up the sun in So Cal. Moved to Southern Humboldt in 1979 with her husband.Then became the cook at Redway Elementary School.She went on to have two children.After starting to raise a family early childhood development became her passion.She was a Preschool Teacher and Director for many years. Patty loved the the little students most of all and would be very excited to see them grown up and doing well in the community.
Patty is survived by her husband Don, her daughter Tara Hoff, her husband Ben, their children Ely, Jacob, Aubrey, and Arian, son Robert Puzin, his partner Nicole Smith, Patty’s brother Chuck Dalyrmple, Sisters-in-law Judy Puzin, Sue Ann Abdelrahman, numerous nieces and nephews, and grand nieces and nephews
Memorial Contributions: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to
Heart of the Redwoods Community Hospice
464 Maple Lane
Garberville,CA 95542
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RIP Patti. Big hugs and love to Don, Tara, and Robert.
Patty was part of some of our family’s happiest memories. For about twenty years, until the year after my dad died in 2013, our families spent every Christmas together. There was so much laughter, music, and the kind of joyful chaos that comes with a house full of kids and happy adults and good food.
Patty and Don helped make those holidays special. There was always singing, little Christmas plays the kids would put on, and there is a very warm part of my heart for their family.
Patty had a way of enjoying it all — the silliness, the noise, the togetherness — and those memories have stayed bright over the years.
I’m grateful for those Christmases and for the warmth she brought to them. My heart goes out to Don, Tara, and Robert.
Thank you Kym for relating what wonderful people Patty and Don are. We had great times together at fire department gathering. My condolences to family and many friends.
I loved working with Patty at Redway School. She was a creative problem solver with a can-do attitude and a huge smile!
I am so sorry for your loss. Patty was a kind and gentle person. She had a great sense of humor and brought light into a room. She will be missed. Sending much love to Don, Tara and Robert.