Hello, I am Erika Cruz. On October 12th, 2025, we lost a great man, my fiancée Paul Padilla, due to cancer. He was such a loving, giving, funny man and was such a light in our lives. He loved me and my children unconditionally. They gave him such strength to fight, but in the end, cancer unfortunately won.

Paul loved his family and friends, always willing to help when needed and would give the shirt off his back if someone else needed it. He was a very hard worker and loved life.

I know times are hard, but anything would help us to finally lay him to rest. We appreciate the help, and may we always remember him and how happy he made us feel when he walked in the room.