Another moment of Paul hating the sun but wanting to be poolside. Don't matter the temp, Vegas was always fun.

Wine on a train to Paris...I promise Paul was happy when this picture was taken.

Paul loved Costco and would ask to visit in any new town/country we are in.

Paul's happy place...on the sofa with the pups and a drink

Disneyland - August 2023
Grumpy Paul at the happiest place on earth. I don't know how, but Paul ALWAYS knew where the car was parked.

The Broad - September 2023
Paul was very excited for this exhibit and took a picture of himself in front of most of the pieces.

Pantages - September 2023
Paul hates saying yes to doing things if it means leaving the house after dark...but, he said yes with a quickness for Aladdin at the Pantages

A quick picture at one of the rest stops with the team.

Eating lunch with the team overlooking the ocean off the coast of California. Moments caught in between riding bikes for hours.

Gina one of our teammates had to force Paul to sit still and take a picture of him before they hopped back on their bikes. This may be after they finished eating cinnamon rolls.

Plenty of Fish - 2009
This was Paul's profile picture when we first started to chat. I thought he was so beautiful...I was certain I was being catfished.

Horses - September 2022
Another, "You look real cute, let me take a picture" moment.

Palm Springs - April 2021
Paul hates the sun but loves being poolside.

San Francisco - March 2024
One of those nights were everything lined up. Dinner at a new restaurant, the food and drinks were great. We were able to stay and drink after closing and just had the best time chatting.

Copenhagen - October 2016
Paul was VERY excited to see a real life windmill. I remember telling him it looks like the ones on TV and he laughed.

Home - April 2024
Paul loves being home, especially lounging on the sofa...he especially loves the dogs. 83% of pictures on Paul's phone are of him and the dogs.

Home - December 2022
Paul loves being home, especially lounging on the sofa...he especially loves the dogs. 83% of pictures on Paul's phone are of him and the dogs.

Paris - March 2023
Another time Paul was happy to take a pic after I said, "You look real good, let me take a pic".

Paris - March 2023
Paul and Gaby re-enacting an I Love Lucy scene. Paul thought he was very clever/funny.

Mexico City - July 2018
One of my favorite memories of Paul is when he said, "Hey look, I speak Spanish!" after ordering a Coca Cola Light.

"Un coca cola light por favor"

10 E - June 2023

On the ride home from Aids/LifeCycle...Paul leaned in and fell asleep. He was so tired and happy that he participated and completed the ride.

Mexico City - June 2023
Paul being super gay in one of his favorite cities.

Disneyland - September 2018
Grumpy Paul at the happiest place ion earth "imitating" Francis from a Bugs Life (see backround).

Tulum - March 2015
We came for Paul's 30th...by the second day, the staff knew Paul and knew to keep the coco locos flowing (Vacation Paul is almost always drunk)

Tokyo Central (Gardena) - July 2023
In Paul's opinion, Tenkatori in Tokyo Central Market has the best Karaage. Also...Paul loved to take pics of his food.

Starbucks - August 2023
Paul is more than happy to oblige to a picture if you tell him he looks cute.

Lincoln Heights - December 2018
Paul with his shadow, the morning after Naomi's bday party.

Mexico City - October 2017 
Pujol is one of Paul's favorite restaurants.

Palm Springs - March 2019 (Vacation Paul is the happiest Paul)

Moonlark Dinette - November 2023

The hasbrowns and bloody marys are delicious...Paul hates bloody marys so we never returned.

Early morning visits to Paul at his tent to make sure he was ready to go.

Sunday funday taking Rocco and Moose out for a hike

Took Paul and Robert to go make bowls at Liberace’s old penthouse.

Birthday Celebrations with Paul and Robert

We loved your sweet hello's and your warm and tender good bye hugs.

OBITUARY

Paul D McKenna

March 29, 1985 – May 4, 2024

Oakdale Mortuary & Memorial Park

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