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Obituary for SAIZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday December 30, 2008

Fidel A. Saiz, Jr. and Jeanette Gallegos Saiz, our beloved son and daughter, have been called home to our heavenly Father on December 26, 2008. Fidel was born 4-6-52 to Fidel, Sr. and Dora Saiz. Jeanette was born 8-7-60 to Simon, Sr. and Frances Gallegos. Fidel was preceded in death by his son Perfecto Saiz; and two brothers Johnny L. Saiz and Sailo J. Saiz. Jeanette was preceded in death by her earthly father Simon Sr.; and a nephew, Juan Diego Martinez. Fidel and Jeanette are survived by their three beautiful children, Johnny, Sara and Samantha whom they loved very much and were very proud of. Fidel is also survived by his parents Fidel, Sr. and Dora Saiz; three brothers Adolph, Raymond and Jerry Saiz; four sisters Alice, Dorothy, Diana, Frances and their families. Jeanette is survived by her mother Frances Gallegos; three sisters JoAnn, Lulu and Elaine; five brothers, Simon Jr., Lenny, Paul, David, Manuel and their families. Both had numerous nieces and nephews. Jeanette graduated in 1978 from BHS and moved to Albuquerque where she was employed by Bureau of Reclamation where she met and later married Fidel. Jeanette was currently employed by Comcast. Fidel graduated in 1970 from Clovis High and later earned his masters degree from New Mexico State and was currently employed by GE Healthcare out of El Paso, Texas. Fidel and Jeanette lived life to its fullest. Their greatest joy was raising their children and spending time with their family and friends. They left behind many happy memories. As Angels take flight, let us Thank God that we were once held by what has now become their wings. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise, NW. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. also at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers for Jeanette are her brothers, Simon, Jr., Lenny, Paul, David, Manuel and nephew, Bobby Hampton. Pallbearers for Fidel are his brothers, Raymond, Jerry and Sam and nephews, Sailo, Jr., Adam, and Nathan. Honorary Pallbearers are all nephews and nieces. Please visit our online guest book for Fidel & Jeanette at RememberTheirStory.com French 1111 University, NE (505) 843-6333