It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Paulino Huerta, on January 7, 2025. He passed away peacefully at home at the age of 91.
Paulino was born in PurÃsima, Guanajuato, Mexico, and spent his life sharing his love, wisdom, and passions with those around him. Growing up in the same town as his wife, they shared a deep connection and were blessed with 61 years of marriage.
In the 1960s, Paulino and his family lived in Arvin for a few years before settling in Fillmore, where he resided for 58 years. He worked at the historic Rancho Sespe and later with Ameron Pole Products until his retirement.
Paulino had a lifelong passion for soccer. As a teenager, he played for Deportivo PurÃsima, and in the 1970s, he was one of the coaches for the Los Guerreros soccer team in Fillmore. He also played for Los Santos of Santa Paula. An avid fan, Paulino loved watching soccer matches, cheering on his favorite team, Club León, and enjoying European soccer leagues, particularly Premier League games. He had a wealth of soccer stories to share, including meeting his idol, Antonio Carbajal—the legendary Club León goalie and the first man to play in five World Cups—and reminiscing about Club León players Marcos Aurelio and Martinoli, who helped train his team, Deportivo PurÃsima.
Music and singing were among Paulino’s favorite pastimes. As a child, he sang in his church’s boys’ choir. Throughout his life, he enjoyed listening and singing to a variety of music genres, with a special love for Bolero songs by Trio Los Panchos, which he often sang at family gatherings on his trips to Mexico.
Paulino was also a gifted storyteller. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren cherished his funny and scary stories, as well as his vivid soccer tales.
Gardening was another one of his passions. He took great pride in his garden, tending to fruit trees and roses, and showing off his grafting skills. His backyard was home to a tree that grew both peaches and plums and a grafted rose bush that bloomed four different colored roses.
Paulino was preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe Huerta and Lucia Gomez, eight siblings, and his beloved wife, Alejandra Becerra. He is survived by his children: Beatriz Acosta (Ray), George Huerta (Elizabeth), and Ray Huerta (Shelley); his grandchildren: Nicole, Brianna (Chuy), Arianna, Patricia, Jah-Leesa (Mike), Cheyenne, Tanner, Bailey, and Sierra; and 11 great-grandchildren.
A devoted family man, Paulino loved spending time with his loved ones at gatherings and on family vacations. Paulino was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was kind-hearted and compassionate, a great friend who always had a positive attitude and a wonderful sense of humor. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Services will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025, in Fillmore:
• 7:00-9:00 AM: Visitation at Perez Family Funeral Home
• 10:00 AM: Rosary at St. Francis of Assisi Church
• 10:30 AM: Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church
• 11:30 AM: Burial at Bardsdale Cemetery