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Edward"Paul" Weiss, U.S. Army Lt. Colonel (Retired), 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1958, died on Friday, June 13, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Bertha; son, Garry Weiss and wife, Roxanne; daughter, Karen Taylor and husband, Tom; grandchildren, Steven Taylor and wife, Karen, Lisa Taylor Pollack and husband, Dave, Michael Taylor and wife, Mishele, Julie Weiss Lugo and husband, Edward, Christopher Weiss and Edward Pual Weiss, II; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Paula Jeanne Weiss in 1953. Paul was born on Monday, April 14, 1919 in Brooklyn, New York, to Frederick P. and Hazel E. Weiss. He had a long distinguished career in the United States Army. Paul was a decorated veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict. He was a very patriotic man, dedicating his life to the service of his country. Paul received the Purple Heart during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a longtime member of Bear Canyon Senior Citizens Center, volunteering many teaching hours and enjoying square dancing and ballroom dancing. He was great lover of music and passed that love to his children and grandchildren. Paul will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, June 19, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Father Richard Olona, officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 90790, Albuqueque, NM 87199 or Disabled American Veterans Department of NM, PO Box 3907 #D, Albuquerque, NM 87190. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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