"Dear Louis, Jane and Family... Our deep condolences for the loss of your dear dad. May God rest his soul. God\'s continued blessings of peace, faith, hope and love! +++ Love, Steve, Tina and Matthew Christen"
In loving memory of
Paul Hobaica
Paul S. Hobaica, 93, of Phoenix, AZ died on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Born of Lebanese immigrants on July 25, 1921 in Cardenas, Cuba, Paul was 3 years old when his family moved to Phoenix. He enlisted in the Army soon after high school and served with the 28th Infantry Division. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and the Invasion of Normandy, and received the Bronze Star and Good Conduct medal.
In 1952, Paul opened his own business, Hobaica's Refrigeration, which serves the heating and cooling needs of Valley of the Sun residents. Paul married the love of his life, Elizabeth Mayhew, on February 14, 1952. He was very active in his church and the community, and always gave of his time to help the less fortunate. He was much loved by his family and friends and will be deeply missed. Paul is survived by daughters and husbands, Margaret and Paul Goble, Dennize and Larry Taylor; sons and wives, Paul and Debbie, Louis and Jane, Michael and Jeannene, Matthew and Ruanne, Mark and Tondi; (20) grandchildren and (11) great-grandchildren.
Visitations: Friday, October 10, 2014 from 6-7PM followed by a Rosary and a sharing of memories from 7-8:30PM at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8620 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ. Funeral/Mass: Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 11AM at Most Holy Trinity. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: St. Vincent de Paul at Most Holy Trinity, 8620 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020.
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"My memories of Paul are all filled with smiles and laughter. He was always one to reach out to others at church and school. I am very thankful of those times he came to my rescue at school when something broke or needed a quick fix......I always got same day service, and, for the little stuff, rarely a bill. He was so very generous with his time in helping others. He left a wonderful imprint on all the lives he touched.!"
"Dear Family, Our love and deepest sympathies in the passing of the Matriarch of your family. He was a kind and generous man and always greeted us with a hug and smile. Thank you for sharing him with us. We are grateful to have known him. Love always, Donna & Kristi Scott"
"Paul was such a good person. Very welcoming and he truly cared about others. I amgrateful to have known him. I am sorry I won\'t see him around any more but take comfort in knowing he\'s at peace with our Lord. My condolences to his family."