Patrick Barnes

Passed away: 3/27/2025 in Albuquerque, NM

Preceded in death by, Sister: Stephanie, Mother: Dorothy McSchaffry, Father: William Barnes

Survived by: His Brother Bill and sister in-law Geta Barnes; Nephew and family: Jeffrey, Kalee, Isabella and Nolan Barnes; Nephew and Family: Stephen, Kaleb & Kai Barnes; Brother Mike and Sister-in-law Diane Barnes; Nephew and family: Jason, Sarah and Brixson Barnes; Nephew and Family: Eric, Odalis and Luca Barnes; Stephanie’s Children (niece & nephew): April & Scott; Ex-Wife Kelli Hjelmstad; Partner: Lisa. Daughter: Samantha Sherman, Son-in-law Jesse Sherman and Granddaughter Adelyn Pierson

Biography: Patrick was born in Odessa, Texas and moved to New Mexico after graduating from Southwest Texas State University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. He often spoke of his entrepreneurial endeavors at an early age making and selling candles door-to-door in his neighborhood and always had a vision from a young age that he wanted to be an artist and create beautiful things. In 1987 he worked for a nationally known jewelry designer in Albuquerque and Scottsdale, AZ. From 1993-2001 he had a shop in Old Town Albuquerque where he owned and operated his own retail jewelry store. After closing, he worked from home continuing to make custom jewelry and was always devoted to his work and art. He had such a passion and vision for creating, it was always a wonder to watch him and listen to his ideas. From painting, to welding, to woodworking, to jewelry his artistic nature knew no bounds. Once he put his mind to something, he would find a way to manifest and turn his vision into a work of art. He was always the most supportive and loving person. He genuinely loved his family and friends with every fiber of his being. He will be dearly missed by his friends, family and community.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date, and we will update the time and place here once the date is determined.