Paul Sierra, 80, of Moline, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Moline.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Moline. Burial will follow at Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal. Memorials may be made to the Mexican American Veterans Association (MAVA) Chapter 4.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Sacred Heart Church – Damien Center, Moline, with the recitation of the Rosary at 3:30 pm.

Paul was born on June 15, 1945, in Moline, the son of Amador T. and Jesus “Jessie” (Vasquez) Sierra Sr. He retired from John Deere Harvester Works after 30 years of service. Paul was a proud Army and Navy Veteran who continued his military service to the country, community, and church, by representing and serving Military Veterans through resolute volunteerism. His dedication to service included the American Red Cross and as a member of the MAVA, VVA, and VFW. Paul was a man of many words and many stories, and loved to narrate his extensive life and travel experiences. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan, and a Cigar Connoisseur.

Paul is survived by his daughter, Sonya (Darrell) Erdman; son, Steven Sierra; grandchildren, Justin Contreras, Felicia (Bailey) Cortez, and Isabel Sierra; great grandchildren, Luka and Liam Cortez; and siblings, James Sierra, Peter Sierra, Veronica Houtikier, Francisco Sierra, Rita Trulson, Rev. Angel Sierra, Raymond Sierra, and Lydia Martina Castel; and sister-in-law, Carol Sierra. He was preceded in death by his Parents; brothers, Amador T. Sierra Jr. and Simon Sierra; and sister, Esperanza “Hope” Hay.