Patrick Kevin Newton

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Patrick Kevin Newton, age 67, who passed away of natural causes after a brief illness in San Diego on July 8, 2026.

Patrick was born on January 31, 1959, in Evanston, Illinois, the ninth child and youngest son of the late Walter and Mary Eileen Newton. The family moved to Oak Park, Illinois, when he was just seven months old.

He graduated from St. Edmund School, Oak Park-River Forest High School, and earned his degree from the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon, in 1981. Following graduation, he worked as records manager in various law firms in Portland, San Diego, and Los Angeles before eventually making San Diego his home.

Patrick was an avid walker and jogger who loved staying active, but his true passion was swimming—a love so strong that he wasn't above occasionally sneaking into a pool just to get some laps in. Beyond his active lifestyle, he possessed a remarkable mind and a lifelong obsession with dates. He served as the family’s unofficial historian, recalling names, family events, milestones, and shared memories with an unmatched, keen sense of detail and humor that always amazed those around him.

Above all, Patrick was deeply devoted to his family. His profound fondness for his nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews was incredibly touching; he took immense joy in watching them grow and celebrating their lives. He also formed deep, enduring friendships over the years, becoming so close with his friends and their families that they embraced him as one of their own.

He is survived by his loving siblings: Diane (Richard) Van Grunsven, Don, Rev. Steve, CSC, Mary Pat (Ron) Hestbeck, Jerry, Mike, Sheila Slifka, and Maureen (Dave) Winfrey.

Patrick also leaves behind his cherished nieces and nephews: Gregory (Christianne) Van Grunsven, Michelle (Kyle Marcus) Van Grunsven, Cheryl (Thomas Fondano) Van Grunsven, Erin (Jeff) Mielke, Laura (Jordan) Nelson, Kelly (Michael) Terranova, Terry Jr. (fiancée Alexis) Newton, Kristin (Julio) Ruiz, Kyle (Stephannie) Slifka, Shannon Slifka, Megan (Kyle) Michelsen, Brandon (Tori) Slifka, Kayla Winfrey, and Mara Winfrey. He is also survived by several grand-nieces and grand-nephews, all of whom will deeply miss his love, laughter, and remarkable memory.

Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary Eileen Newton, his brothers Terry and Tim, and his brother-in-law Steve Slifka.

Visitation on Friday, September 18th from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Edmund Catholic Church, 188 S. Oak Park Avenue in Oak Park, IL. Funeral Mass to begin at 11:00 a.m.

Memorial donations may be made to Erna's Roadside Farmstand, established to assist with the ongoing expenses related to Patrick's niece, Erin, as she battles her six-year fight against lung cancer.

Details for contributing are available on:

Erna's Roadside Venmo

Erna's Roadside Facebook