Paul Fredrick Areida

1955 - 2025

BORN

1955

DIED

2025

Paul Areida Obituary

Paul Fredrick Areida, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on the morning of July 24, 2025, at the age of 69.
Paul was Born on November 4, 1955 and raised in Lodi, California by his parents, James and Trella Areida, alongside his siblings Judy, Ann, and Mike. After attending Lodi High School, he went on to Humboldt State University and Fresno State University, achieving a masters degree. Throughout his life, he was known for his incredible work ethic and dedication to his career.
Paul loved his work and took pride in mentoring others in his field, continuing to do so right up until his passing. Paul was someone people could count on and was a constant source of love and support to everyone who knew him. He had a way of making others feel seen and cared for. Though he spent his later years in Sequim, Washington, Paul often returned to Lodi to visit family and lifelong friends. He loved golf, sailing, and listening to the Grateful Dead and other bands.
Paul is survived by his wife, Heather; his daughter, Nicole and her husband, Josh; his son, Brian; and his three grandchildren Zara, Andrew, and Emma, who adored their Papa.
Paul is reunited in death with his parents, James and Trella, his sister Judy, and his brother Mike. Paul will be greatly missed and everyone who was lucky enough to know him will carry his love and memory forever.
Please join us to celebrate his life on August 23, 2025 11a.m 1330 Midvale Rd, Lodi.

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Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from Jul. 30 to Aug. 6, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Areida

8 Entries

Norma Fields

July 31, 2025

I've known Paul for as long as I can remember. He was kind, funny and very smart. I enjoyed working with him and talking about our industry, Paul was my friend. I still cannot believe Paul is gone. My heart goes out to Heather and their family. Rest in peace Paul, the world will never be the same without you.

Steve Reeves

July 31, 2025

What a shock to hear of Paul´s passing! Paul and I went back to grade school, a true long time friend. We enjoyed times in Lodi, Humboldt, Fresno and So Cal. A lot of memories that cannot be discussed!! He recently missed a birthday party for one of our friends only to promise to connect soon. So sorry that did not happen. May God´s peace be with you my friend!

Todd Haynes

July 30, 2025

I worked for Paul at FSC. Paul gave me the opportunity to expand on my career in the Insurance market. Paul had a great sense of humor, was a great leader, and family man. I can still hear Paul´s laugh from when we sat in meetings. My condolences to the Areida family.

Linda Crete

July 30, 2025

Paul was the BEST! Incredible sense of humor and ALWAYS lit up the room when he entered. His smile will forever be in my memories. HUGE LOSS. I´m certain he´s being greeted by the BEST upstairs!
Hugs to Ann, Heather and family.

Nicole Edwards

July 30, 2025

Paul wasn´t just my step dad, he was the man that stepped up. How lucky my brother and I are to have been raised by him. My brother was 3 & I was 8 when he came into our lives. I´m 44 now. He made a tremendous impact on me and my work ethic, music taste, & overall how to care for others. I wasn´t so easy my teenage years and might have mentioned to my mom when they first started dating that I saw him on Americas Most Wanted, lol, but he didn´t give up that easy & I´m so glad he stuck around. He was the person I always went to for advice or just someone to talk to. I can´t believe he´s gone. This is such a loss and deep pain I´ve never felt. I´ll miss you Paul & I love you!

Carol S Beckman

July 29, 2025

Paul and I were great friends in high school. He used to whip my butt in tennis and seemed to enjoy making me run all over the court. LOL We used to laugh a lot. His family even welcomed me coming over on Christmas day to play games. Rest in peace my good old friend. Many many great memories......

LuNell Gilliland

July 29, 2025

Paul was a kind and humble man, with the knack for telling the funniest stories. I worked for him 4 different times (we joked that I was a glutton for punishment and never learned my lesson) and I consider him a friend. The world is a little darker without Paul in it. I sure miss seeing him, talking to him and texting him. My deepest sympathy to his family for their huge loss.

Randy Nickolaus

July 29, 2025

Paul was my friend for 50 years and I will never be able to fill the void caused by his passing. We bonded during our time at Humboldt State and Paul was one of the funniest people I ever met. He could take the ordinary, and with his clever way of turning a phrase, have everyone laughing out loud. He care about his friends, and loved his family and was genuinely a nice guy to everyone. I miss you Paul and I will never forget you.

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