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Paul Morris Dufresne

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Another year gone bye. Time flies i guess. Another year older, hopefully a little wiser. I still think of paul from time to time .....All the fun we had (me, don & paul) surfing Sano, getting tacos.... Well all be together again one day....

Remembering Paul today. Through our love for the ocean and the sport we share we gained true friendship. I miss seeing him in the water and miss the laughs we shared while surfing. We have such a great group of friends at the beach and I will always treasure the memories I have when Paul was with us. Miss you Paul

Gone, But never,ever forgotten. He was one of just a few people in this world that i had an instant connection with the first time i met him. Thats just how he rolled.... Never any Negative vibes. I`m honored to have had him for a friend.

Maybe gone, but never forgotten. We`ll all meet up again someday At that Great surf spot made just for us.....

Paul was a Great Friend, and a Good surfer. Tons of Great times.....Im grateful for the time that we did have. Nothing But Good memories.

Cabo Surf Trip 2004

Hey Paul, I think of you often, especially when telling stories of our surfing escapades in Mexico. I miss you, my friend.

Paul(L) Don(M) John(R) The Three Amigos at San Onofre

Paul and I shared many days of surfing, going to breakfast, the Pizza Port and music from time to time.He was friend that I will never forget.

Angela, So sorry for the loss he was one handsome guy. I treasure the memories of him when he & his family would come to visit us . He loved to tease me . Loved him so Aunt Harrye

Angie- Our hearts reach out to you in this troubled time. You are in our thoughts and prayers; may the Lord bless you with comfort and peace. With our love for you and Paul,

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Paul's Obituary

Paul Morris Dufresne, age 69, died on December 9, 2015 at home in Carlsbad, California after a long battle with Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer).  Paul is survived by a wife, Angela; two children from previous marriages: Devin R. Dufresne (Tiffany) of San Diego, CA and Michael E.J. Dufresne of Riverside, CA; mother, Garthy Lomelvin Dufresne of Turlock, CA; brothers William Dufresne (Karen) of Turlock, CA and Gary Dufresne (Tammie) of Austin, TX; and “bruncle”, Hardy Morris (Phyllis) of Sacramento, CA; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.  He is preceded in death by his father, Leo Joseph Dufresne and brother, Ronald Dufresne. Paul is a graduate of Garden Grove High School, class of 1965.  He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History from California State University, Long Beach. Paul is a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War and served honorably with the 101st Airborne Division, 1st Brigade where he earned several medals and badges, including the Parachute Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, and the Army Commendation Medal.  He served in the Military Police and in the Infantry Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol. Paul retired in 2006 from Riverside County after over thirty years working in public service.  He enjoyed surfing with his sons and large group of friends at his home break at Terra Mar Point and many trips to San Onofre State Beach where he was a long time member of the surf club.  Paul also enjoyed playing his ukulele and singing with his friends. Paul was loved by all and will be remembered for his stories, big laugh, and warm smile.  A military service and burial, as well as a surfer’s paddle out, will be held in the future to honor and remember Paul.  Aloha Paul, you made a difference in our lives. Additional photos can be found at https://www.flickr.com/photos/138495830@N04/ In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. http://cholangiocarcinoma.org/get-involved/donate/

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