Paul Renteria

It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we share news of the passing of Paul Renteria on April 1st, 2025.

Born in Oxnard, CA, Paul came into this world smiling -a moment his mom never forgot. He was the middle child of four kids and attracted friends like a magnet. Paul spent much of his early life skateboarding with his brothers and buddies in Newbury Park, turning skate sessions into epic adventures, with just the right dose of trouble. His home reflected his passions -skate decks, sound equipment, and instruments. His life was filled with jam sessions in friends’ backyards, playing guitar and singing songs around a bonfire.

Paul welcomed everyone with open arms, especially during the holidays, for anyone without a place to go or family to be with. Every Thanksgiving he made sure the corner store employee got a full plate “Even if he’s working, he’s getting Thanksgiving dinner”. Paul firmly believed in spending your days doing the things you loved. He made a career out of woodworking, and spent the last seven years working for Tim Bolger, who was both a boss and a best friend. Beyond work, he loved making custom gifts, each one a token of love for his friends.

Paul had a talent for creating unforgettable meals, always perfecting each recipe -his tri-tip marinade, a family legend. His family will continue to cook from his recipes, keeping his spirit alive through every dish.

After dinner, Paul often reached for his acoustic guitar. He would sit down in the living room, tune up the guitar by ear, and play a couple songs. His singing voice was as rough and calloused as his hands, but his friends and family would give anything to hear him sing just one more time.

Tall Paul was a big presence. His absence will be felt in moments of silence–times that would usually be filled with his laughter and music. His absence will be felt in moments of hunger–times when we would look to him for a home-cooked meal. His absence will be felt when something breaks–when nobody but him would know how to fix it.

Paul was deeply loved by friends and family and will be missed more than words can say.

Paul Renteria is preceded in death by his father Louis Renteria and is survived by his two children Kameron and Chloe Renteria, his siblings Jesse Renteria, Linette Gray, and Patrick Enright, his mother Karen Beemer, his stepfather Papa Joe, his loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. The list wouldn’t be complete without his best friend–his dog–Ruby.

I’ll miss you forever, Dad. – Chloe Renteria