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PAUL AVALOS Obituary

AVALOS, PAUL EUGENE Paul Eugene Avalos passed away on July 4, 2012. He was born in National City, California, on December 11, 1948. Paul graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1967, graduated from UCLA, attended Stanford University and served in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He taught in the Sweetwater High School District for 30 years, completing his teaching and coaching career at his beloved Castle Park High. He is survived by his brother George, nieces and nephews and many cousins. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. July 28th at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in National City. A reception will follow at the American Legion Post 255, 35 E. 18th St., National City. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made for Paul Avalos and Malena Morales to the American Cancer Society, National City Relay For Life, Team Malena.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jul. 20, 2012.

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Cooki Welsh-McClatchie

July 18, 2023

You were a great friend and will always be missed but never forgotten. Glad I got to work with you, RIP Paul.

Julio P

December 12, 2022

This is 10 years late but just found out. Mister Avalos, you taught me that being smart was cool and admirable in life, thank you for that . You formed me in the way I see the world and look beyond the BS. We shall meet again. Class 05

martin c

July 28, 2012

Avalos, you were a great teacher that will never be forgotten. I am so honored to have had you as a student and as a coach. May you rest in peace in heaven. Thank you for all the great memories.

Ana Rosa Munoz

July 28, 2012

My sincere condolences to the Avalos family. As a friend and a former CPH collegue I was trully blessed to have been touched by Paul's words of wisdom and his mentoring..a new teaher. He will trully be missed by all. Thank you for all that you did for our community. Gracias por tu gran corazon.

Ana Lopez-Luna

July 28, 2012

Rest in peace Mr. Avalos. A great teacher and inspiration to all.

Henry Zaldivar

July 28, 2012

Rest in peace Paul. I will never forget your smile and laughter and the fun time we had working at Bill Gambles. My condolence to the Avalos family. Valla con Dios Amigo.

Rose Marie Hernandez-Lopez

July 28, 2012

Rest in Peace my friend

Dan Smith

July 27, 2012

I miss our spirited debates and the kindness you always showed me. May you rest in peace my Su-Hi brother.

Libby Donovan McClendon

July 27, 2012

One of my very favorite guys!

Barbara Reyes

July 25, 2012

You are so missed Mr. Avalos. You've made a huge impact in the lives of us CPHS alumni. Thank you for the memories. Class of 1990.

Peter Storton

July 25, 2012

Miss you Paul...your ole boss at Bill Gambles Mens Wear...Great guy..good friend..SuHi Devil..you are among the very best.

July 25, 2012

Celebrating a life well lived. You will be missed but the memories will last a lifetime.

Debbie Perez-McLinden

L Reyes

July 24, 2012

May you forever Rest in Paradise Mr. Avalos you made our years at CPH memorable, you will be missed but your memory will forever live on in all the lives you have touched... No more pain, nothing but happiness and a radiant smile...

Rebecca Olivas

July 24, 2012

I will always remember that bright smile greeting me every morning when i would get to the class rm & the care & attn he showed & of course his great jokes & stories RIP Mr. Avalos im really going to miss you

Kimberly Herrera

July 24, 2012

My prayers go out to the Avalos family, and friends..... Mr Avalos was a great teacher, and I can say a favorite at CPH.. He will be missed... May u RIP...

Richard Brown

July 23, 2012

Avalos Family,

Paul was a senior and the leader of our debate squad when I was a sophomore. Always known for his quick wit and intelligence, which is evident in all of the messages from his friends and students. RIP.

Phil Robertson

July 23, 2012

Well Paulie - what can I say... knowing you added immensely to my life in many ways and the friends we share would agree. I hope you enjoyed the ride as much as I, you will be missed my friend.

Tessa D.

July 23, 2012

To the family of Paul Eugene Avalos,
My condolences to you. During difficult times like these it is wise to draw comfort from God's word, the Bible. For example, Eccleisastes 9 verse 5 and Johhn 11 verse 11, and 5 verse 28 and 29, assure us that Paul and other loved ones of ours that have passed on are peacefully awaiting their return to this earth, and us. I will keep you in my prayers.

Richard Enriquez

July 23, 2012

Your memory will always be near by. My dearest and oldest friend from the West Side.

July 21, 2012

Please accept my condolences. I knew Paul from our District Social Science meetings. His presence always added much to the meetings, and I remember political efficacy as being a favorite phrase of his. Whenever I hear it, I hear it I always remember him. May his memory be eternal
Adrienne Robas Bell

July 21, 2012

I knew Paul when he was a young boy. Our parents were friends. My condolences to his brother George and family.

Gordie Don(Munoz)

Pam Woodberry

July 21, 2012

Deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved Paul. We taught at Castle Park Junior in the 70's...long time ago, but I still have vivid memories of Paul and what a fine man he was. His smile brightened many days!

Cooki Welsh-McClatchie

July 21, 2012

My condolences to Paul's family. I worked with Paul at CPH. He was a wonderful person and a great teacher. Our world needs more like him. Paul will be missed by many, I am glad that I got to know him. Rest in Peace, Paul.

Rosie Acosta-Montano

July 20, 2012

May you rest peacefully in heaven Paul. You & Tio Lolo are now our angels from above

Love Always,
The Acosta Family

Patti Moore

July 20, 2012

Dear Avalos Family,

Mr. Avalos was one of my son's teachers for a couple of subjects at Castle Park. Paul encouraged my son and all his other students to strive to be the best they could be. He encouraged them to speak their minds (respectfully) when fighting for something they believed in. His memory will live on in all the students/athletes whose lives he touched. RIP Paul.

Gloria (Dominguez)Bobo

July 20, 2012

To the Avalos Family,
May your memories bring you peace now and smiles always. Mr. Avalos was one of my favorite teachers ever. I loved going to History everyday in Junior High. He had such a wonderful smile and LOVED his job. We lost a very good man but heaven really lucked out.

Amanda Leming Gilfillen

July 20, 2012

Thank you again, Mr. Avalos. You always encouraged us to be better people and to never be afraid to question the status quo. You will always be remembered.

Michelle Cruz

July 20, 2012

My condolences to the family and friends of such a wonderful man. He was a great mentor to so many. I will always remember his beautiful smile and his laugh. One of those teachers you can't ever forget.

Marisa Delgado-Navar

July 20, 2012

Not only my teacher but my cousin, Paulie you made History fun! I have so many memories of you and how funny you were, you will be missed. May you Rest in Peace with your Mom, Dad and sister Stella : ) I am sure there is a party up there with the Avalos Family!

Robert Smith

July 20, 2012

Rest in Peace Robert Smith Family

Amelia Barnes

July 20, 2012

Walking passed his room, I always saw him smiling. He was born to be a teacher, and I was lucky to have worked with him.

Martha Gorham-Beauchamp

July 20, 2012

Paul, you touched so many lives in so many positive ways.

Nancy Bullock

July 20, 2012

Paul was in the 8th grade when I began teaching at Granger. Years later we were teaching colleagues at Castle Park Middle School. I really missed him when he moved to Castle Park High. He was extremely intelligent and a wonderful, caring teacher. I am fortunate to have known him and very
saddened for your loss. May God comfort you at this sad time.

Henri Thornton (Sparrow)

July 20, 2012

My sincere condolence to the Avalos family. Paul, I will miss my Sweetwater classmate, but will continue to enjoy the fond memories of you.

M Vallejo

July 20, 2012

RIP Mr. Avalos.

Marisela (Acuna) Del Cid

July 20, 2012

...oh, the times you ratted me out to my dad...I always wondered how he knew I set foot at CP...makes me smile that you were watching over me...

Terry Blue

July 20, 2012

Dear Avalos family

I have very fond memories of Paul from Sweetwater. He was always very kind and funny too! It sounds like he was an awesome teacher who loved his students and his job... You will be missed. God bless..... Terry Jain Blue

Richard Cayona

July 20, 2012

Great teacher and even better person. RIP Mr. Avalos, you will be missed.

ruth salas

July 19, 2012

Always had a smile and full of wise words. He always made learning fun. great memories

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