Mr. Paul Edward Hizo Jr, 33, of West Lafayette and formerly of Rochester passed away at 12:27 PM, Wednesday, March 21, 2018.

On November 11, 1984, in Chicago, Paul Edward Hizo Jr. was born at Presbyterian-St. Lukes Hospital. He was the son of Pablo Eduardo Hizo and Donna A. Tomich. Growing up he shared his childhood with two big sisters Erica and Selena. Paul attended Rochester Schools and graduated with his class from Rochester High School in 2003.

After high school, Paul enlisted with the United States Marines and began service to our country on June 16, 2003. During his tour of duty in Iraq, he was severely wounded from a landmine explosion. During his service stint he was decorated with a Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. Known as Lance Corporal Paul E. Hizo Jr., this proud Marine was honorably discharged on July 30, 2005.

Continuing his education, Paul took technology classes from Ivy Tech. The feeling of freedom, while riding his matte black, trimmed in Marine colors gold and red, Triumph around northern Indiana was high on his priority list of ways to relax. There was nothing like catching a warm summer breeze.

Always lookin' good, Paul was known for his sparkling brown eyes, radiant smile and thick black hair, styled to perfection. Whether it was telling a joke or or pulling the perfect practical joke, his greatest joy was making people laugh. Paramount in his life was spending time with his loving family and friends who all admired him.


Left to cherish Paul's memory are his mother, Donna A. Tomich of Bloomington, two sisters: Selena V. Hizo and husband Jason Schneeberger, Erica J. Hizo all of Indianapolis a nephew Andrew Hizo, surrogate dad Joe Babusch and devoted Aunt Ruth of Chicago, many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and a multitude of loving friends. Preceding Paul in death are his beloved Nana and Poppa, his father Pablo and two uncles.

A sunset celebration of the life of Mr. Paul Edward Hizo Jr. will be at 6:00 PM, on Monday March 26, 2018 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 - 6:00. Military rites will be conducted by the Fulton County Veteran's Honor Guard and the the US Marine Honor's Team.

Memorials may be made to The Marines Semper Fi Fund to assist injured U.S. Marines https://semperfifund.org/ or to Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Blvd, Suite 102 • PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057.