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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