Paul M. Gracia completed his earthly journey on December 5, 2023 at the age of 74.

Mr. Gracia served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

He was born in Sanderson, Texas on December 22, 1948.

Paul is preceded in death by his first wife Gloria Garcia and his daughter  Veronica Parada.

Paul is survived by his children: Colleen Parada, Michelle Martinez, Yvonne Parada and Crystal Parada. His Grandchildren Anthony Parada, Isaac Garibay, Zoey Garibay, Brandon Garibay, Andrew Parada, Ariel Saucedo, Augustina Torres, Amanda Gutierrez, Destiny Crabel, Maribel Parada and Jackie Gonzales. He is also survived by his four great grandchildren.

All Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Guardian Funeral Home, Chapel A, the family will begin gathering at 8:30 a.m. with the Chapel Services to be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. that afternoon.

Interment with Full Military Honors will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery, 9974 IH 37 Access Rd.