Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Paul Urrutia Jr. was born on September 20, 1967, in San Marcos, Texas, to Pablo and Guadalupe (Guerrero) Urrutia. Paul went home to his Lord and Savior on April 23, 2021, in Kyle, Texas. He graduated from San Marcos High School in 1986. Paul was a patriot, a warrior, and served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1987 to 1995. The Department of the Army awarded him the Army Commendation Medal in January 1991, for his meritorious service while performing as a heavy wheeled vehicle operator under hazardous and extremely demanding conditions during the U.S. Desert Storm Campaign, his exemplary performance reflected distinct credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army. He also earned the Army Service Ribbon, Army Lapel Button, National Defense Service Medal, Sharpshooter Qualification Badge, Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon, and Southwest Asia Medal with 2 Bronze devices.