October 22, 1950 – April 11, 2025
74 years old
Linda passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Linda is survived by her 2 children, Lisa Higgins (son-in-law, Russell) and John Cotta (daughter-in-law, Caroline). Her 4 siblings, Karen Brautigam (brother-in-law, Mark), Jeanne Cardoza (brother-in-law, Ernie), Frankie Dean Paulo (sister-in-law, Donna) and Renee Brooks (brother-in-law, Steve) and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews as well. She was predeceased by her beloved parents Frank and Irene Paulo.
Linda was born and raised in Hanford, California where she grew up on the Paulo Holsteins Dairy. She also raised her children in Hanford and they spent many weekends and summers in Pismo Beach too, her favorite place to vacation.
Linda worked at Hanford High & Hanford West High School for 44 years as the registrar, where she mentored many students and guided them to apply to college. She loved working with kids and was very proud to help them attend their dream schools.
Linda was a loving and loyal daughter, sister, aunt and mother but she was also a very good friend. She was involved with many community events including her high school reunion committee, bunco club, the ballet workshop and a charity sorority that raised funds for diabetic children.
Linda loved spending time with her children, scrapbooking with friends, visiting tea houses, taking care of her kitties and making good memories at family holidays.
Graveside Memorial Service will be held to honor and celebrate Linda’s life on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Calvary Cemetery (Hanford, CA). Following the service, a reception will be held at The Charm House (Hanford, CA) where teatime treats will be served.
All who knew and loved Linda are warmly invited to attend. And in celebration of Linda’s love for whimsy and grace…guests are invited to wear a Tea Party hat in her honor.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to an Alzheimer’s Charity of your choice in memory of Linda.
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