Eva Burgos Paala

Eva Burgos Paala was born in Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines on April 15, 1930. She peacefully passed away on May 20, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was 89 years old. (To see a more comprehensive biography, please scroll down past the pictures. It is the eulogy that was delivered at the funeral.)

Eva was predeceased by her loving husband of 31 years, Atty. Vicente Velo Paala. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Felicidad Burgos, Fe Burgos Almoro married to Conrado Almoro, Julia Burgos Gonzales married to Felipe Gonzales.

Eva is survived by her daughter, Ethel and her husband, Jim. She is also survived by her grandson, Alan, nieces and nephews and many other loving family members.

A Visitation for Eva was held on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home, 1525 E Saginaw Way, Fresno, California 93704. A Recitation of the Holy Rosary led by Deacon John Supino occurred Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 7:00 PM at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home, Chapel, 1525 E Saginaw Way, Fresno, California 93704. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, 1572 E. Barstow Ave., Fresno, California 93710. The Rite of Committal and Burial was presided by Deacon John Supino and occurred at Redbank Cemetery, 11548 E Shaw Ave, Clovis, California 93619.

The funeral mass was celebrated by Father Paul Keller, CMF, of the St. Paul Catholic Newman Center along with Deacon John Supino and Deacon Bill Lucido. Liturgical music was provided by Bill Heisdorf who sang "Amazing Grace," "The Prayer of St. Francis," and "On Eagle's Wings." The pallbearers were James Meyer, Alan Meyer, Anne Meyer, Cindy Hoppe, Heherson Respicio, Christopher Evangelista, David James, and Mike Martinez.

Food for the reception was lovingly prepared by Gloria Zamora, Jesus Zamora, and Libra Rangel. Special thanks also go to Anne Meyer, Mary Ann Meyer, Cindy Hoppe, Nicole Reher, Alma Martinez, Abby Hernandez, Sandra Velasquez, Michele Reher, Luana Stead, Morgan Reschman, Jennifer Wong, Marigold Leyva, Anisah Abdullahi, and Judy Kulekjian for their help with the reception.

Contributions in Eva's memory may be made to St. Paul Catholic Newman Center, 1572 E Barstow Ave, Fresno, California 93710.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitehurstsullivan.com for the Meyer family.