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PAZ -- On September 8, 2004, our heavenly father called Anastacio Sanchez Paz to his home. Anastacio was born in Artesia, NM on May 26, 1930 to Nickolasa Sanchez Paz, deceased, and was raised by various family members. He is survived by his wife, Belzora Gomez Paz; brother, Prudencio Roblero; his three children and in-laws; Laura Paz and Rene Villa from Roswell, Luis Paz and Sharon Arp from Albuquerque, Loretta Paz-Judiscak and Daniel Judiscak from Las Cruces; his loving grandchildren, Rudy Joe Romero, Mario Paz, Ernesto Analla, Marisela Analla, Andrew Judiscak, Alex Paz, and Alisha Paz; and numerous brother- and sister-in-laws; nieces; and nephews. His love of country initiated his service in the United States Army. He served from March 7, 1947 to August 24, 1948, with the 90th Quartermaster Railhead Company, Fort Sill, OK and was assigned to Special Services. Shortly after being honorably discharged from the armed forces, he attended barber school in San Antonio, TX. Upon completion of the program, he moved to Roswell and married Belzora Gomez on August 24, 1958. He was the sole owner of Ace Barber Shop and after 50 years, retired as a Master Barber. He was an active member of Saint Peter's Catholic Church and the Disabled American Veterans Association. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was very conscientious of his friends and neighbors. He loved hunting, music, taking his family on field trips, and cooking Chile con Carne "afuera en la holla negra" His adventurous life and work experiences included sheep shearing and herding, movie theater projectionist, and cotton picker. A Rosary will be held at Saint Peter's Catholic Church at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 10, 2004. A Funeral Mass will be conducted by his nephew, Father Miguel Briseno, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2004, at Saint Peter's Catholic Church. Following the mass, Anastacio will be cremated and may he rest peacefully in God's presence. Pallbearers will be Mr. Paz's grandchildren, Rudy Joe Romero, Mario Paz, Ernesto Analla, Marisela Analla, Andrew Judiscak, Alex Paz, and Alisha Paz. In lieu of flower, donations can be made to the Easter New Mexico Cancer Center at 405 W. Country Club Rd., Roswell, NM 88201 or to Roswell Hospice at 1107 S. Main St., Roswell, NM 88203 Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory.
        Published on: Fri September 10, 2004