Paul Merlin Smith Obituary
In loving memory of Paul Merlin Smith (Surprise, Arizona), born in Merced, California, who departed this world on February 11, 2026 at the age of 85. Paul leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Paul Merlin Smith to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Earl Smith and Verna Gear Smith; his siblings, Earl and Wanda; his former wife Velma Imagene Laws; his stepdaughter Charlene Fields; and his grandson Chris Fields.
He is survived by: his wife Irene Pahl; his brother Phil; his sons, Paul Smith and Larry Wilson (Katina); his daughter-in-law April Cutitta (Jeff); his stepson Craig Wilson (Patty); his niece Candice; and his grandchildren, Shelly Fields, Larry Wilson, Paul Smith, Summer Smith, Mariah OBrian, Shelby OBrian, Craig Wilson, William, Samantha Smith, Tonia Thorpe, Trisha Wilson, Clayton Smith and Andrew Josephson.
