Paul Echeverria, 88 of Lovelock, Nevada died peacefully at his home on November 16, 2024.
Paul was born in Reno, Nevada on March 3, 1936 to Mateo and Kathleen Echeverria.
He attended schools in Paradise Valley, Tungsten and Lovelock. He graduated from Pershing County High School in 1955.
Paul enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1958 and served in Korea. He was awarded his mechanics badge, good conduct and marksmanship medals serving until 1961.
Paul returned to Nevada and worked as a heavy equipment mechanic in mining with Nevada Massachusetts Tungsten Mine, Nevada Barth Iron Ore, Nevada Iron Ore, and retired from Eagle Picher mining and hauling in March of 2000.
Paul was a member of Saint Johns Catholic Church.
He enjoyed hunting deer with his father, brothers, sons, grandson, and great grandsons.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents Mateo and Kathleen and brother Tony. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sally.
Daughter Tammy (Mike) of Lovelock, sons Brad (Louise) of Ketchum Idaho, and Todd (Jackie) of Howe Idaho. Grandchildren Sami, Jodi, Steven, Monty, Casi, Marti, Aubrey, Reanna, Maria, Anastasie, and Aaliyah Allen who he loved as his own.
Brother Dennis (MaryAnn) of Winnemucca, three nieces and one nephew. Paul was also a proud great grandpa to 16!
Cremation has been arranged through Smiths Family Funeral Home in Fallon, Nevada.
A private family graveside will be held in Lovelock NV.