Covarrubias, Pablo “Paul”

Early in the morning of September 4th, 2012, Pablo (Paul) Covarrubias passed away in Helena MT. He left behind a wonderful legacy of love, faith and friendship for family and friends.

Born on January 25, 1930 in Hysham, MT; Paul was the fourth son of Juan & Eulalia Covarrubias. He and eight siblings grew up in the farmlands surrounding Rosebud MT. Paul attended Carroll College in Helena and served several years in the Air Force. Moving to the western part of Montana, Paul worked road construction and was proud of the work he accomplished.  He loved to take drives up Lolo Creek and point to places that he helped create.

On August 8, 1964, he married Doris Lawrence Kester and lovingly accepted her four children as his own. He guided them with a gentle spirit that will forever remain. Left behind are son, Jerry W. Kester of Missoula, daughters, Cheryl (Larry) Hanson of Lolo, MT, Connie (Duane) Teigen of Helena, MT, and Renee’ (Doug) Nuesse of Spokane WA.  Also, he leaves nine grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.  Two grandsons (Sean & Craig) and a great grandson (Orion) preceded him in death.

Paul worked for many years in the lumber industry as a millwright for Van Evans in Missoula and Champion International in Bonner MT. He retired to lovingly care for Doris for many years before her passing in 2001. He sang for several years with the Mendelssohn Club and was fortunate to have a hand in putting together the first International Chorale Festival in Missoula which brought talented singers and musicians together from all over the world. The past several years, he became deeply committed to his faith community at St Anthony Parish. The accomplishment he was most proud of was the attainment of 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus in March of this year. He truly enjoyed spending time with friends and family.  Fishing, camping, Sunday drives and family dinners were all special times to him. He felt truly blessed to have spent so many great times with friends, especially in his church family.

Paul is survived by five sisters: Mary Covarrubias Ruffatto of Sidney MT, Maxeen (SR Consuela) Covarrubias of Sioux Falls SD, Socorro Covarrubias Steele of Amery, WI, Amparro (Consie) Covarrubias Kelly of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and Connie Covarrubias Ratzel of Chicago IL. His three brothers that predeceased him were: Frank Covarrubias, Leo Covarrubias, and John Covarrubias

The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 8, 2012 at St. Anthony’s Parish, 217 Tremont Street, Missoula, MT. A Funeral Mass will be take place at 11 a.m. with a reception to immediately follow at St. Anthony’s Life Center. There will be an additional Funeral Mass to be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 509 N. 12th, Forsyth; MT. Rite of Committal with full Military Honors will follow the Funeral Mass at Forsyth Cemetery.  A reception will follow the burial at Immaculate Conception Church. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com or stevensonandsons.com to offer the family condolences or share a memory of Paul. 

Service Schedule

Family and Friends Service

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Saturday September 8, 2012

St Anthony's Parish

217 Tremont Street

Missoula, MT 59801

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Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Saturday September 8, 2012

St Anthony's

217 Tremont Street

Missoula, MT 59801

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Reception

Following the Funeral Mass

Saturday September 8, 2012

St. Anthony's Life Center

217 Tremont Street

Missoula, MT 59801

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Funeral Mass

11:00 am

Saturday September 15, 2012

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

509 N. 12th

Forsyth, MT 59327

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