Paul David NEWPOWER

1941 - 2023

Age 81 Passed away peacefully in the company of family on January 15 9:03 am. Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Rose Newpower and brother Donald. Survived by wife Rebeca, son Elias, daughters Rose and Anabel, brother Tom (Betty), sister-in-law Margaret, grandchildren, cousins Mary (Jack) and John Murphy, 3 nieces and 3 nephews. Paul was born April 14, 1941 in St. Paul, MN. After finishing high school in St. Paul, he went to university with his love for stars which is why he pushed to become an astronaut. After realizing that this was not his path he was given the opportunity to become a priest, but due to his longing and love for travel he ended up becoming an ordained Maryknoll missionary in 1969. He was sent to Bolivia where he learned Spanish and later Aymara because he needed to communicate with the rural people of Achacachi. Until his departure in 1977. He returned to the USA to continue his mission in the state of MN, then he traveled to different countries with the means of communication and seeking justice for their people. Until 1990 when he went back to Bolivia cochabamba. Where he inspired the women of Achacachi to have a voice, helped stabilize families and helped the youth to seek and reach their dreams. He also helped build a church and homes. In 1996 he married Rebeca who became his companion while serving the people. They chose to live in simplicity and had 3 children, returned to the USA in 2012 where he lived happily until he passed away. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Church of St. Casimir, visitation will begin at 10:00 AM.