Paul Silva Busto

Raised in Stanton, California. He lived at “The Ranch”, with his parents and siblings. His Father being a local Farmer, and owner of Busto Farms.

He was a very talented athlete and wrestled for his local High School, Rancho Alamitos High in Garden Grove, California earning a spot in State competition. He graduated from Rancho Alamitos High June 1963. He would continue his education later in life earning an Associate Degree.

He worked for the City of Santa Ana for 15 years. After leaving the City he gained employment with the University of Irvine, California, where he retired from, after more than 42 years of service.

Paul, had many hobbies and interests, including racketball, hiking, backpacking, traveling, photography and post retirement, going to the casinos. Paul remained very active throughout the years and embraced life and enjoyed it to the fullest. He liked watching football and loved eating or carrying out food from his favorite Filipino restaurant and always shared this love with others.

He married Yolanda Lugo (Busto) in October 1963 and together they had 4 children ~ Paul, Jr., David, Jess and Yvette.

He was very family oriented and was a devoted father to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He doted on those great-grandchildren. He was a good Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend to many. He was loved by all that knew him. We will miss his generous and caring ways, his humor and love for life, but, most of all we will miss him.

He is survived by his children: David Busto, Jess Busto, Yvette Charpentier (Jim) and Paul L. Busto, Jr. (pre-deceased). Also, Tony Huizar, a son to him. His grand children: Daniel McGarry (Victoria), Jimmy Charpentier, Brady Charpentier, Lee James Stewart, Jr. (pre-deceased), Michael McGarry (pre-deceased), Justin Busto (Kim), Nathan Busto, Julian Busto, Dominic Busto, Aries Busto, and Alexis Pomerleau. Great-Grandchildren: Anessa Busto, Elijah Busto, Jarred McGarry, Brielle Charpentier and Mackenzie Lee McGarry.

Brother to Modesto Busto, Ernie Busto, Mario Busto, Anthony Busto (pre-deceased) and his sisters Kathy Lopez, Denise Brown, Valerie Busto, Patsy Cuevas.

Also, many nieces, nephews and cousins.