 ALDAZ, PATROCINIO "PAT" July 18, 1934 - September 8, 2014 Patrocinio 'Pat' Aldaz, a retired United States Air Force (USAF) Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO), GTE Training Manager and Lewisville High School teacher left us to be with his Heavenly Father on September 8th, 2014. He was 80 years old. Pat lived a life of service to others and set the example of personal discipline, hard work and excellence. He was born in 1934 in Fort Stanton, New Mexico to Epifanio "Barney" Aldaz and Guadalupe Zamora and grew up on the Torres Ranch in Lincoln County, New Mexico with eight other brothers and sisters. During his early years, he learned to play the guitar and performed for local school dances in Lincoln. In 1953, he married his first wife, Charmaine Ruth Niccum and joined the United States Air Force. They had two children and traveled the world with Pat's USAF career. Pat served with distinction as a Russian linguist in the United States Air Force Security Service, including assignments to Bremerhaven, Germany; Hof Air Station, Germany; Peshawar Air Base, Pakistan and Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas. He retired with 20 years of military service in 1973. Pat then accepted a position with General Telephone and Electronics Corporation (GTE - later Verizon) as a training instructor and manager. During this period, Pat directed many facets of employee training, primarily in the area of leadership and management. In 1978, he married his second wife Leah Alice Vaughan, adopted two sons and eventually relocated to Flower Mound, Texas. After many achievements, Pat completed his second 20-year career and retired from GTE in 1993. Not yet content to lay down his mantle, he then signed on with the Lewisville Independent School District (LISD) as a high school Spanish teacher. During his tenure at the LISD, Pat not only taught Spanish, but also used the classroom to bring life lessons to his many students. He believed in personal responsibility, strong character and values - and was a mentor to many future leaders. He was an avid golf enthusiast, winning many trophies during his lifetime and enjoyed fishing and oil painting. Pat retired for the third time from his Lewisville teaching position in 2011 - completing 58-plus years of tireless labor. He then relocated to San Antonio, Texas, where he lived until his death. Pat was a former member of the San Angelo Southside Lions Club #1195 where he served as President. He was also a graduate of Howard Payne University, Brownwood, Texas with a Master's Degree in History and Spanish. Pat is survived by son, Marc Aldaz and wife Rachel; daughter, Patrice Aldaz; sons Jason and Zachary Aldaz, grandson Jeremy Reynolds and wife Jessica; great-grandchildren Brenya, Cara and Erik; brother Joe Aldaz and wife Bobbi; friend Jackie Bowers; former wife Leah Aldaz; and many nieces and nephews. Pat was a man of great honor and distinction and his wisdom and sense of humor will be missed by many. May he rest in peace with our Lord in Heaven. ROSARY TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 9:45 A.M. MASS 10:30 A.M. ST. MATTHEW'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 10703 WURZBACH ROAD A procession will follow to Porter Loring Mortuary North for a short visitation and reception. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 1:45 PM. On behalf of the entire Aldaz Family, thank you for your thoughts and prayers. You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com Arrangements with PORTER LORING MORTUARY NORTH 2102 NORTH LOOP 1604 EAST SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232 (210) 495-8221
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