Paul J. Laborde Jan. 25, 1938 ~ March 3,
2009 Resident of Pleasanton

Paul Laborde, 71, born in Oakland, 37 year resident of Pleasanton, died peacefully at home with his loved ones by his side. Paul served his country proudly in the US Army from 1960-1966. He was a pressman for the Oakland Tribune for 38 years. Paul was affiliated with the SIRS and the Knights of Columbus.

Paul is survived by his loving family, beloved wife of 47 years, Eileen Laborde of Pleasanton, children, Patrick Laborde (Michelle) of Duvall, WA and Lisa Hill (Aaron) of Livermore, CA, brother, Henri P. Laborde of Rio Vista, CA, and cherished grandchildren, Jessica and Brandon Laborde, Allison and Christopher Hill. Also survived by several in-laws and many nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are invited to a viewing on Sunday afternoon (March 8) from 3:305:00pm at Graham-Hitch Mortuary, 4167 First St., Pleasanton, CA 94566. Funeral Services will be held Monday, March 9, 2009, at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 440 La Gonda, Danville, CA 94526 at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to St. Jude Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in memory of Paul Laborde.

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