Obituary of Paul Rocha

Our beloved Paul Rocha, age 74, born on May 14, 1945 in Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 in Kyle, Texas.

Paul proudly served in the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant from 1966 to 1975. He bravely fought in the Korean War and served 2 tours during the Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm Unit Citation.

After having a stroke over 20 years ago, Paul was lovingly cared for by his brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Mary Ann Rocha. The family will always be grateful for their personal sacrifices and loving care. 

Paul was preceded in death by his mother, Antonia Garcia Rocha; father, Guadalupe Rocha; and brothers: Louis, Rosendo, and Federico Rocha.

He is survived by his children Paul Rocha, Jr. and Christina Rocha Medrano; grandchildren: Paul Jeremy Rocha, Vanessa Rocha, Jessica Medrano and Larry Medrano, Jr.  He was also blessed with 6 great-grandchildren.

Paul also leaves behind his brothers and sisters: Henry (Mary Ann) Rocha, Guadalupe (Rachel) Rocha, Esther (James) Viebrock, Estelle (Rene) Olvera, and Ethel (Thomas) Young; half-brother and sisters: Jesse Rocha, Rose Gonzales, Mary Rocha,Olegaria (Eliseo) Sanchez, Steve Rocha, and Joe (Patty) Rocha.

Paul was laid to rest at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Chrisit, Texas.

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