Paula was born in Wasco, Ca on September 12, 1965 to parents Santiago Gonzalez Martinez and Sarah Gonzalez Sotello. Paula is known for her free spirit, courage, and big heart. Paula embraced the arms of God on December 20, 2016 at the age of 51. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her mother, Sarah Bowman of Phoenix, Arizona and step- mother, Josie Martinez; beloved spouse, Adam Perez; Daughter, Felicia Burnias; 3 grandchildren: Luciano, Sy-kya, Myles; siblings: Tony, Renee, Vera, Becky, Jimmy, Molly, Frankie; 44 nieces and nephews. A service was officiated by Officiate Frankie Martinez on Monday, December 26, 2016 at 6pm. A viewing was held Monday, December 26, 2016 from 2-8pm at Peters Funeral Home in Wasco, Ca.