Vinita, OK - Paul Joseph Lodes, 75, died Sunday night, June 11, 2007 at Rosewood Terrace, Vinita, Oklahoma. Paul was born January 11, 1932 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. At a very young age, he moved to Vinita, where he grew up and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy. Upon graduation, Paul became a member of the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. Paul returned to Vinita upon completion of his military service. He worked as a silk-screener and maintenance man for Vinita Flag and Apron for over 30 years, retiring in 2002. Paul was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Vinita. Survivors are a sister, Ann Sikes of San Jose, California; two nieces, Vicky Lara and Patti Beck, both of San Jose; two great-nieces, Aubrey and Amanda Lara and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Rosary Service will be held Wednesday, 7 p.m., at the Luginbuel Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass will be Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church with Father Alex Kennedy officiating. Interment will be in Vinita's Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home. Friends and family may send online condolences by viewing obituaries at www.honoringmemories.com
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Thursday, June 14th, 2007 2:00pm, Holy Ghost Catholic Church
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