Paul W. Young, 68, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2026, in Manteca, California. Born in Washington on August 22, 1958.
Paul was a Manteca resident for 63 years and a graduate of Manteca High School, Class of 1976, where he participated in football, wrestling, and track. Paul was a welder by trade and worked for Tuff Boy Trailers for 22 years. He later devoted his time to the family businesses, Hansel & Gretel and Kids Academy, overseeing transportation and maintenance. Above all, Paul was devoted to his family. He was instrumental in his daughters’ lives growing up, coaching and attending their many activities, and that same devotion continued with his grandchildren. For 26 years, Paul was also a familiar face at Sierra High School football games, volunteering on the chain gang every home game.
Paul enjoyed family trips to Pinecrest, taking the kids fishing, collecting coins, gardening, and helping his children and others with projects. Described as a “gentle giant,” Paul could be tough on the outside but had a soft heart and always put his family’s needs before his own.
Paul is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Mary Ann Young; daughters, Lori Young (Dave), Lisa Brown (Seanee), and Leslie Garcia (Miguel); grandchildren, Jayden, Jace, Indiana, August, Eros, Millie, Zoey, and Eli; and brother, Mark Young (Stephanie). Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Donna Young, and his brother, David Young.
Paul will be remembered for his love and devotion to his family, his willingness to always lend a hand, his work ethics, and the countless ways he showed his love simply by being there.
P.L. Fry and Son is honored to be serving the Young family. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. both held at P.L. Fry and Son Chapel, 290 N. Union Rd., Manteca, Ca. A graveside will be on Wednesday, October 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. held at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, 17871 S. Carrolton Rd., Escalon, Ca. A reception will follow. For direct condolences to the family or to watch the prayer service live visit Paul’s online tribute page at www.plfryandson.com
Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin
Thursday, October 8, 2026
