Paul Rodrigo Sauceda

CASA GRANDE - Paul Rodrigo Sauceda, 36, of Casa Grande died on March 3, 2016.

Mr. Sauceda was born on Oct. 11, 1979, in Casa Grande. A 1997 graduate of Santa Cruz Valley Union High School, he received a bachelor’s degree in political science and a juris doctor degree at Arizona State University. He went on to practice law at Fitzgibbons Law Offices and the Pinal County Public Defender’s Office before opening his own practice. He was a very caring attorney who enjoyed helping people.

He was a member of the Hispanic Leadership Institute of Pinal County. He loved spending time with his boys, whether it was fishing, watching the Dodgers play or cooking. He was a fan of all music and movie genres, and his favorites included "Star Wars" and The Beatles.

Survivors include his parents, Rufino H. and Rosa Sauceda of Casa Grande; three sons, Alejandro and Andres Sauceda and Juan Anjel Montiel, all of Casa Grande; and his significant other, Anna Maria Calvo. He was preceded in death by a son, Isaiah Miguel Sauceda.

Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated there at 11 by the Rev. Ariel Lustan.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel is in charge of arrangements.