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Paula Matthews Obituary
February 26, 1963 - March 22, 2025
Our beloved mother, Paula Annette Matthews passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. She was born February 26, 1963 to Nancy Cooper.
Paula grew up on the FT Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe Reservation. She graduated from San Pasqual High School. Paula went on to work as a Security Secretary for Paradise Casino. She enjoyed cooking, listening to music, gambling, and spending time with her grandkids.
Paula is proceeded in death by her mother, Nancy Cooper.
She is survived by her children, Lydia Desantiago, Chelsie Escalanti (Chris). Grandchildren, Ananieecia, Nevaeh, Christian, Azlynn, Caiden.
Memorial Service will take place on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Yuma Mortuary from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Please come and say your final goodbyes as we lay her to rest.
Please sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/yumasun
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Danny Meeden
July 2, 2025
U will forever be missed. Fly high n rest easy my dear friend
Danny Meeden
July 2, 2025
You will forever be missed. Fly high n rest easy friend.
Debbie O'Brien
April 1, 2025
She was a good friend of mine . She has touched my heart . I will definitely miss her . Debbie O'Brien
E. Clairmont
April 1, 2025
I was so sad to hear that Paula passed. We were classmates. I haven't seen her in years but we messaged each other often. When my dad passed, she reached out to me... That really mean't alot to me. I will always remember her kind heart... Luv u Paula
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