Peter Paul Tenorio, a native of Guam and a retired Army Veteran passed away unexpectedly in Las Vegas, Nevada due to complications associated with his war injuries incurred during the Iraq war in 2005. Peter Paul graduated from John F. Kennedy high school on Guam in 2000 and went to the University of Guam for 2 years before moving to San Diego, California, and eventually to Las Vegas, Nevada where he enlisted with the US Army.
Peter Paul is survived by his parents Lynette and John Quitano, father Peter Tenorio, his wife Mai Ngoc Nhan, his grandparents Lourdes and Raymond Pablo, his grandparents Richard & Linda McCale, his sister Jessica, his brothers Robert (married to Mara), Johnathan, and Nicolas. Peter Paul is loved and will remain in the hearts of his many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He also leaves behind lifelong friends Huong, Teddy, Ed, and many others.
After retiring as a wounded warrior and Purple Heart recipient, Peter Paul laid roots in the San Antonio, Texas area where he bought several homes as well as started a chicken farm. During Retirement Peter Paul loved to fish, garden and he produced many exceptional paintings. In 2018, Peter Paul visited and fell in love with the people and culture of Vietnam. In 2019 he returned to Vietnam where he met and married his wife Nhan.
Peter Paul’s essence is described in his Auntie Eleanor’s message which said, “He was a very strong person and full of love in him. He took his wounded body from the war and wore it proudly. He had a great personality and always made everyone feel loved. I am proud to be part of his family.”
