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Patrick Joseph Plaza

March 10, 1992 - Sept. 16, 2017

ONTARIO

Patrick Joseph Plaza, age 25, died unexpectedly on Saturday morning, September 16.

Patrick, better known as PJ, was really larger than life. PJ was born and raised in Ontario and he really enjoyed living in a small town. PJ graduated from Ontario High School in 2010. In high school he played football on the offensive and defensive line for the Tigers. During one game, he even caught a pass on a tackle eligible, trick play two-point conversion. I did not fact check that, but that’s what he told me. Even though PJ was a pretty good sized kid, he also learned to play tennis and played doubles pretty well. PJ attended Treasure Valley Community College after high school and continued to play tennis for the Chukars until his graduation. PJ enjoyed hunting and fishing and then a little more fishing. He liked playing video games, loved going to the movies, he loved anything related to sports and sports trivia. PJ was always an upbeat guy and he never really got down despite any obstacles he may have faced. He was pretty much ready for whatever challenge that might arise that day. He loved playing pick-up basketball and beating his uncles in games of 1 on 1; he could really move you around at will and just back you in for a sweet little hook shot. He dominated at HORSE because he could make these outrageous shots from way out in the grass. PJ was a fun guy to be around, had a great sense of humor and he really liked to crack you up. He loved the Blazers and he thought LeBron James was the best player there ever was. He loved BSU football and followed its team closely. PJ was very generous with his time and always willing to help others. He continued supporting OHS football by volunteering with the team, and also coached many little league football teams. You only had to ask him once. He was a good friend.

PJ is survived by his mother Vickie Jo Plaza, grandmother Kay Plaza, aunts, Lori and Lisa Plaza, cousins Ashley Plaza Watts, Jordan and Harper Watts, Asia, Sofie, Abbie, Emma, Kiley and Kody Plaza. Aunts and uncles, Joe and Helen Plaza, Pat and Laurie Plaza, and Mark and Cindy Plaza.

PJ was loved by so very many of us, and he still is today. He touched so many people. He had an attitude that kind of started with you know what- why don’t I stay up late tonight playing video games or watching TV, sleep in tomorrow, and then get up and be totally committed-to love my family with all my heart, be kind to others and help out my friends when they need help. PJ was a very loving son, grandson, nephew, and cousin to all of us, and he will be so sorely missed. PJ, you left us way too soon brother, and we will always love you.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the TVCC Foundation that will go towards the Patrick J. Plaza Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship would be for an Ontario High School graduate attending Treasure Valley Community College. Memorial Mass will be held Monday, September 25, 2017 at 12 Noon at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Services and Arrangements by Lienkaemper Chapel, Ontario. Condolences may be made to the family at www.lienkaemper-thomason.com