Paulette Ann Arteaga

October 28, 1958 - December 24, 2021

Paulette Ann Arteaga died peacefully on Christmas Eve after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born to Paul and Sadie Martinez and was the youngest of fourteen children. Paulette attended Hayward schools, graduated from Apostolic Faith Academy in Union City and earned a degree from the Northern Pacific Coast District Bible College. She was an active member of the Glad Tidings International Church of God In Christ under the pastorship of Bishop Jerry W. Macklin. She retired after a career with the U.S. Post Office. Paulette was an amazing, inspiring woman of God who will be remembered for her dedication to the caregiving of her child, mother, and husband, her mentoring and giving to students, her love of family, and for her outstanding community service. She was the Founder of the Pink Ribbon Tea that hosted 12 annual, beautiful community events to honor and encourage individuals fighting cancer, survivors, and their families. Paulette’s husband, Rodrigo, preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Rodrigo (Rocko) Arteaga II, Silvano Arteaga, and Sarina Victoria. She leaves her beautiful granddaughters Sanitha Victoria and LillyAnn Victoria, ten siblings, their spouses, nephews and nieces, and a great many friends. Services will be private for family only.