This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Paul Hurley, 58, born on July 26, 1958 and passed away on August 18, 2016. We will remember him forever.
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee
God wanted me now; He set me free.
Tributes
Leave a tributeI was but a young attorney wanting to do all sorts of mischief on the mac network you so meticulously maintained through the years. I so greatly appreciated your patience and kindness with me in stopping me and making me grow up. All the best!
Mike
My heart aches for you at this very difficult time. I know the love you all share for one another will carry you through. Although I did not know Paul, I can tell from all of these tributes that he was very much like his beautiful sister, Monica. He was obviously witty, kind and generous, living each day by making the world a better place for those around him. I hope and pray that in time the heartache will lessen for you, and the wonderful memories will remain. All my love and prayers.
To Gordon Lightfoot’s Canadian Railroad Trilogy and If Children Had Wings (Definitely a Canadian thing)
To Kermit the Frog’s It’s Not Easy Being Green and Rainbow Connection.
He loved Laurel and Hardy (just like our Daddy), The Three Stooges (again, his father’s son!), Monty Python (Mum and I would pick up our plates and let Paul and Monica torture Daddy with quotation after quotation – Glen joined them in later years and I still have to suffer through MP stuff regularly).
He followed Penn and Teller with giggles and hardy laughter. He loved his Habs (despite my cries of Go Leafs Go). We at least agreed upon the Toronto Blue Jays.
He collected fountain pens, loved Apple products, went wild over Reverse Onus (a book my husband Glen wrote and published). He was so very thrilled when I told him a couple of weeks ago that we had ordered a 2017 Jaguar for May delivery (“you go girl – and make sure I get a picture of you with the dream car”)
But most of all, Paulie loved his friends, family and especially “the folks”, his parents
(oh, and he hated being called Paulie but that’s a sister’s privilege)
The Sotelo Family grieves with the Hurley’s at this time of loss.
RIP Paul.
Later on ,when he was in his crib ,he would greet us with a huge smile and laugh.
As a grown man he loved to joke, was very thoughtful and loving. Mom
RIP Paul Hurley
I am so saddened by our sudden loss.
Paul had a kind soul. I worked with him for years and was in awe of his intelligence, kindness, and integrity. He had the ability to make me feel like I was his most important client; I'm sure all his clients felt the same.
I wish I could tell him one more time how much I appreciated his dedication and professional support. I hope he knew how respected he was.
I will miss his support, our conversations about politics, Apple vs. Android, and our "meetings" at Tower with our bosses.
Paul's commitment to his work and colleagues was so apparent. He had a gift in solving problems and helping with solutions. Over the years, he had to calm me down by assuring me that everything would work out, and it always did. He was a friend and colleague who I counted on immensely and will miss immensely!
Paul made a difference!
My condolences go out to his freinds and family, he will be missed
We had some good times, RIP Paul Hurley. ~JW
Rest in peace Paul Hurley.
Paul was the consummate customer-focused professional, setting a positive tone in the most complex of situations. But it wasn't all seriousness, he had quite the sense of humor, too, sharing anecdotes with that wide grin of his. And when he laughed, it was hearty and engaging. He possessed an ability to engage anyone in conversation.
Paul was always genuine, and I believe he's left a lasting impression on everyone he interacted with. My sincerest condolences to Paul's family in this time of sorrow. He was one of the good ones.
When things get rough, go listen to this wonderful song, "Knowing What I Know About Heaven" by Guy Penrod.
https://youtu.be/hgf_j93P4PE
God Bless,
Michele Buschman
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Please be patient.
Proud Canadian
Paul loved his friends who were really family in California, but he was always a proud Canadian. He even had the pleasure of watching another Trudeau win an election to become Prime Minister by being more decent than the other guy, by being more Canadian. This cartoon says it all as a Friendly Giant invites us to curl up in that chair in front of the fireplace and watch a Canadian beat the Russians in our game and then go on to watch the painful courage of a fight with a true foe, cancer, take ordinary extraordinary citizens.
Paul's pure love of Clare made her feel special as he encouraged her dreams and exploration of her considerable talents. The video she made for him shows her deeper understanding of a haunting and beautiful Canadian song, just as she shines a light on the beautiful soul of Uncle Paul.
Please follow the link to Clare's video in the post beneath this one.