Almirante Feliciano Paiz

Age 60, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend, was called to his eternal resting place on the morning of November 1, 2014. He was born November 28, 1953 in Santa Fe, NM, to mother Tesse Silva and father Margarito Paiz. Al is survived by his loving wife, Judy; sons, John Almirante, and Mark Geoffrey; daughters, Leandra Valerie and Mariecia Dominica; grandsons Ethan John Paiz and Elias Joseph Aldape; along with seven siblings; sister Flora and husband Tony, brother David and wife Cleo, sister Dolores and husband Tony, brother Margarito, sisters Marcella and Roberta, and brother Anthony. Al led an accomplished and honorable career in the US Army from 1972 - 1975 and retired from the technical engineering field. Al can be best characterized for his uncanny ability to make those around him smile and laugh, even in the hardest of times. His happiest moments were spent in the wilderness of New Mexico, with his children and those closest to him. He will be sorely missed by those mentioned above, many more family members, friends and acquaintances as well as several four legged friends. Rosary will be recited Thursday, November 6, 2014, 6:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Westside. Friends may visit beginning at 5:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated Friday, November 7, 2014, 10:00 a.m., at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd. NW. Please visit our online guestbook for Al at FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300