For more than half a century, Patraj Roti Shop has served generations of Trinidadians. Today, the beloved business is mourning the woman whose determination helped make it a household name.
Its founder, affectionately known as Dolly, died on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, aged 90, just one day before her 91st birthday.
Established in 1972, Patraj grew into a cherished part of Trinidad and Tobago’s culinary landscape, earning a reputation for its traditional roti and attracting loyal customers across generations.
In a heartfelt tribute, the business remembered Dolly’s extraordinary work ethic, love and devotion, crediting her with building the foundation upon which Patraj stands today.
Her passing marks the end of a remarkable chapter in the story of one of the country’s longstanding food establishments.
Yet her influence endures in the business she helped create, the family carrying it forward and the countless customers who have shared a meal bearing the Patraj name.