Rebecca Hughes “Grandma Becky” Paulsen

Rebecca Hughes Paulsen, lovingly known as “Grandma Becky”, passed away on March 3, 2025, in Oxnard, California. Born Rebecca Hughes Webb on January 13, 1931, in Santa Barbara, California, she lived a long and meaningful life filled with love and devotion to her family. She attended local schools and was a very proud “Don”, graduating from Santa Barbara High School in 1948.

In 1958, she and her husband, Jacque Paulsen, moved their family to Carpinteria. There they raised their 4 children: Pamela, Debra, Craig and Christopher. Rebecca was well known in the banking world, having worked at banks in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria. Even after retirement, she went back to work at a local bank so she could have contact with her friends and customers. After retiring a second time, she became a very valuable hands on Grandma and Great Grandma to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Grandma Becky found immense joy in the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cherishing every moment spent with them. Her warmth and kindness left a lasting impression on those who knew her. A person of faith, she was a dedicated member of the Carpinteria Community Church, where she found comfort and community.

Rebecca was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Jacque Edward Paulsen in 1995, a sister, Fay Ann Fishkin, two brothers, Tom Webb and John Webb. She leaves behind her four children, a son in law, Richard Gesswein, a daughter in law, Carolyn Paulsen, 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service to honor Grandma Becky’s life will be held at Carpinteria Cemetery.

Grandma Becky will be truly missed by her family and so many friends whose lives she has touched. Safe travels, Mom. We love you to the moon and back.