Paul Martinez Villanueba

Paul is survived by his sons Tony Villanueva, Terry Villanueva. Brothers and sisters Luis Villanueva, Trina Cabrera, Leon Villanueva, Nick Villanueva, Mary Cabrera and Carmen Villanueva. And many nieces and nephews. Paul is preceded in death by his wife Irene Villanueba, parents Patricio and Josepha Villanueba, brother Demetrio Villanueva, sister in-law’s, Margaret Villanueva, Mary Villanueva, Madeline Villanueva, brother in-law Nick Cabrera, and nephew Michael Cabrera of Manteca,

Paul was born on February 9th 1934 in Bryan Texas to Patricio and Josefa Villanueba. After sharing many years in his youth with his paternal family traveling as a farm laborer, the family settled in Manteca California in 1947.

Paul enlisted in the Army in 1953 where he spent 3 years and became a Sergeant. Paul was very proud of his time in the U.S. Military. After his service Paul started a family and eventually moved to Stockton. He started working at Diamond Walnut in 1956 where he stayed for over 30 years. He married Irene Wheeler in 1964 and raised Tony and Terry.

In 1998 Paul started another career with the Downtown Stockton Alliance where he stayed for over 20 years of dedicated service. Paul was proud of his family and being a Veteran of the armed forces. Paul was kind hearted and always willing to lend a hand to anyone that needed help. He was an excellent mechanic and could repair almost anything. Paul was a very simple no frills man. Some of our best memories are family and friends swimming in the irrigation canal in Linden after picking cherries all day.

We will miss you Dad.

A funeral is scheduled for Wednesday August 20th 2025. All are welcome to attend to celebrate Paul's life. Visitation starting at 10:00 AM. Location: Frisbie Warren & Carroll Mortuary 809 North California, Stockton California 95202. Rosary Aug 20th at 12:30 PM St Lukes Church, Mass at 1:00 PM Aug 20th Location: St Lukes Church 3847 N Sutter St Stockton CA 95204, Graveside Service Wednesday Aug 20th 2:00 PM arrival. Location: Stockton Rural Cemetery 2350 Cemetery Ln Stockton 95204. With a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to www.davcharitiesofsjc.org or www.woundedwarriorproject.org

The family would like to thank Michelle Juarez, cousin Angie Villanueva, Hospice of San Joaquin and Paloma Diaz, Desmond Brown of Frisbie-Warren & Carroll Mortuary for their care and dedication.