ROMAN JR. Age 68, after a short illness, went to be with the Lord. Roman was born September 11, 1942 in Encino, NM to Roman Sr. and Ferminia Paiz. Roman was preceded in death by his mother. Roman is survived by his father, Roman Paiz, Sr.; sister, Mary Chavez and husband, Luis; niece, Judy Sanchez and husband, Ray; niece, Lynette Chavez and fiance, Joe Dvorak; great-nieces, Kimberly and Veronica Sanchez; great-nephews, Jacob and Michael Sanchez. He is also survived by Ricardo Padilla whom he considered his adopted son and close friend, Miguel Gonzales. Roman is also survived by many loving cousins, friends, and his beloved dog, Sisco. Roman was a graduate of Vaughn High School in 1962. He attended New Mexico State University for one semester and then decided it was not for him and joined the US Army, serving all his enlistment in Germany. He was employed by Continental Trailways for 15 years where he held the position of District Sales Manager. After Continental Trailways closed, he became a Corrections Officer for the City of Albuquerque where he retired after 23 years. Roman found he could not stay retired and acquired part-time employment with Double Tree Hotel where he was employed at the time of his death. Going to work was always a great joy for him to be around his fellow employees and the patrons. Roman was known to always help anyone in need and also for being a workaholic. Pallbearers are Miguel Gonzales, Michael Sanchez, Jacob Sanchez, Joseph Vigil, Luis Hernandez, and Daniel Rivera. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, 7:00 p.m., at French University Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2011, 9:00 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco Dr. SW, Albuquerque, NM. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. Please visit our online guestbook for Roman at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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