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Obituary

Paula Janet Ruiz, of Benicia, CA, passed away peacefully on December 30th after a 2-year battle with kidney disease.

Paula was born on September 15th, 1934 to John and Agnes Bonilla in Hawaii. After graduating from President Theodore Roosevelt High School in Honolulu, Hawaii, she went on to work various jobs at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, the local Honolulu bowling alley and even becoming a pilot for the Hawaiian Civil Service.

In 1950, she met …

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Memories & condolences

There's so many wonderful memories of my cousin Janet, I remember her always saying" You're so precious", she always ha…
There's so many wonderful memories of my cousin Janet, I remember her always saying" You're so prec…
There's so many wonderful memories of my cousin Janet, I remembe…
She was on of the sweetest lady that I have ever known. Anytime you went to her house she always offered you something …
She was on of the sweetest lady that I have ever known. Anytime you went to her house she always of…
She was on of the sweetest lady that I have ever known. Anytime …
I go way back with this family. I spent a lot of time at their house in Hayward. I loved them so much that I asked them…
I go way back with this family. I spent a lot of time at their house in Hayward. I loved them so mu…
I go way back with this family. I spent a lot of time at their h…
Janet’s smile said it all. A very welcoming person. I know she leaves a lasting legacy for her entire family. Our hear…
Janet’s smile said it all. A very welcoming person. I know she leaves a lasting legacy for her enti…
Janet’s smile said it all. A very welcoming person. I know she l…

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Born

September 15th, 1934
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Passed away

December 30th, 2019
Benicia, CA, USA

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Cause of death

Kidney disease

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Sacramento Valley National Cemetery

5810 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620
Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home
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Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home

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