Celebrating the Life of
Paul Hernandez Benavidez
April 29, 1969 — December 4, 2023
Obituary
On December 4, 2023, Paul Hernandez Benavidez, known to all as “Spider” departed this life for his next adventure at the young age of 54. Although born in Merced, California he was proud to call San Diego his home.
Paul will be deeply missed by his parents, Maria Louisa (Gary) Cornaglia and Paul Alonzo (Eneida) Benavidez; his sons, Paul Michael (Wenda) Benavidez and Alexander Jerry (Jenny) Finnegan; and his grandkids Pierce, Jax, Sophia, Leticia, and Devin. He also leaves behind his siblings Ronnie, Roxanne (Michael), Renee (Eric), and Aaron, and his girlfriend, Maria Ramirez.
In his professional life, Paul was a revered Business Analyst at UCSD Health. He loved diving into the latest gadgets and solving complex problems. He was the family’s go-to tech expert in the family, as well as a trusted consultant.
Paul was a dedicated Raiders fan through and through, and you’d often find him draped in his team’s colors. His music collection was legendary, spanning all kinds of genres and eras. His tattoos told stories of his life, especially his love for his kids and grandkids. And he held a special place in his heart for his feathered friend, Opi –who will greatly miss his presence.
His sense of humor was unforgettable. Spider’s laughter and the unique nicknames he had for everyone will never be forgotten.
We are planning a casual gathering to celebrate Spider’s life – details to come soon.
Paul’s memory will always bring a smile to our faces. He will be greatly missed, but the stories, laughs, and love he left behind will always be with us.
Memories and Condolences
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Paul, you will always be a part of me, you were a wonderful son and father. I will always and forever treasure all the great memories I had having you for a son. No words can express how I feel right now. I will miss your laughter when we talked in the phone. I always got happy when you call me. And I will forever be so proud of you for thriving to be a better person and you accomplishment alot in your life. I love you and will forever be missing you Until then, we will see each again Love you son🙏✝️🙏
I never cared if we went out I was happy just spending time next to you we had times you came down and slept all weekend ixwas happy being next to you watching movies . You finally realized I was a simpl3 girl
I miss you baby I love you you are forever in my heart I'm lucky that I got to spend this time with you babe.
Thank you for being the best uncle. I’m going to miss our beach days and lunch traditions. You had a huge impact on my life and I will always be thankful for you. I miss you so much you will forever be in my heart ❤️
Many thanks Paul for all the happy memories. Thank you also for the beautiful boys. Your life was cut short too soon and I’m wishing you all things good and peaceful.
We all really miss you. so glad we got to spend time together in San Diego days with Pierce, Jax, and Sophia. You were way more than just a grandpa; you were Grandpa Spider🕷️ Your sayings like “bad ol dude” and funny nicknames always made us laugh. We're so thankful for those times. We'll miss you, but you'll always be with us in our memories and hearts. 💖
