December 20, 1978 - May 26, 2021
Paul Dela Cruz Megia passed away on the morning of Wednesday May 26, 2021 after a tragic shooting that occurred at the Valley Transportation Authority. This took the lives of nine individuals. Paul cared for others and in his final moments, he risked his life to keep his brothers and sisters of the VTA safe. Paul’s heroism, strength and courage will never be forgotten. He had touched many lives with his infectious smile, his compassion, his leadership and his love for the outdoors. He will be remembered as someone with full of life and love.
Paul Dela Cruz Megia was born in Manila, Philippines and immigrated to the United States at the age of three and was a resident of Mountain House and Stockton, California. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, minoring in Production and Operations Management at Cal State East Bay in Hayward, California.
Paul joined Valley Transportation Authority in 2002 and worked his way up. He started as a Bus Operator Training, then Chaboya Bus Operator, Cerone Bus Operator and Light Rail Operator. In 2015 he was promoted to a Transportation Supervisor, then Transit Division Supervisor, and eventually an Assistant Superintendent in Service Management. His supervisor shared that he had a calming effect on others and was always willing to lend a helping hand to his employees.
He enjoyed the great outdoors, especially activities such as hiking, fishing, boating, wake-boarding, wake-surfing and snowboarding. Just to name a few. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending all these adventures with his family.
Paul is survived by his loving wife Nicole Chang, devoted 3 children Nathan, Gavin and Avery Megia and step-son Kyle Chang. He is also survived by his two sisters Lucitinna Megia and Julia Soriano whom admired him dearly and proud parents Leonard and Edna Megia that loved him to no end. His generous loving spirit will be missed by all who knew him.
SERVICES:
Friends and Family are invited to a visitation on July 3rd from 12:30pm-3:30pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial in Lodi, CA..
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