Paula Marie Casillas

Paula Marie Casillas completed her life's journey on Thursday, January 14th, 2021, while holding the hands of her children.

She was an extremely hard-working single mother who loved her children. She was known for her skillful craft of sewing and crocheting and would sew and crochet all 4 of her children's school clothes and sweaters.

Paula overcame many obstacles in her life and always persevered. One of her proudest moments was when she received the announcement that she would be the first female custodian to be employed at Pajaro Valley Unified School District in all its history. She continued to astound people with her hard work ethic and dedication which led her to the position of the first female head custodian. The path she paved opened doors for many other women to follow in her footsteps. She continued to explore and enjoy life as she dabbled in many new adventures, such as becoming a Forest Ranger in Washington State and engaging herself in St. Vincent de Paul and local boutiques. Paula loved life and would often travel to new places to experience and explore its beauty. She very much enjoyed gardening, bingo, exploring and the companionship of others.

Paula is survived by her children and their spouses: Chris /Joey & Misty Diaz,

Teri & Jose Reyes, Veronica & Patrick Gutierrez, and Victor & Lori Diaz. She also leaves behind her aunt Teri Godwin; and her grandchildren Altrayol, Mario Joaquin Reyes, Meche Zepeda, Arroura Gutierrez, Emily Diaz, Joshua, Megan and Alley Diaz; as well as 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Katherine and William Casillas; and her siblings Bill, Jeff, and Suzzy Casillas.

Mehl's Colonial Chapel has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Published in The Pajaronian · January 21, 2021