Paul John Matulich passed away at the age of 66, Monday morning at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose. He was born in Hollister and was a 5th generation San Benito County resident. He graduated from San Benito High School in 1961 and attended Gavilan College from 1965 to 1968. He had served in the California National Guard for 6 years. Paul had been with the San Benito County Agricultural Commissioner’s office since 1965 and was appointed agricultural commissioner in 2004 and presently was serving in that position.
Paul was the son of the late Helen Frusetta Matulich and Anthony Matulich and pre-deceased by a nephew, Robert McKibbin. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Lin Matulich, his daughters, Leeann and Libby Matulich, grandchildren, Anthony and Haley Matulich all of Hollister. Brother of Frances McKibbin, husband, Sam, of Bradley. Uncle of Joan Rogers, David McKibbin and Kathy Carlson all of Hollister and also survived by several cousins.
Visitation will be Friday, October 2nd, 2009, from Noon to 8:00 P.M. at the Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Family and friends may gather at the St. Benedict Catholic Church, 1200 Fairview Rd., Hollister on Saturday, October 3rd for a funeral Mass commencing at 10:00 A.M. Arrangements for cremation after the services are planned.
A pot-luck reception will follow the services at the Immaculate Conception Church Hall in Tres Pinos.
Contributions are preferred to the St. Benedict Church.
Condolences may be sent to www.grunnagle.com
