Raymond J. Paiz

Raymond J. Paiz, age 87, a beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at his home in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on May 18, 1937, in Bernalillo, NM to Julian and Hilaria (Lala) Paiz.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Sadie of 58 years, sisters, Dolores Gonzales, Annie Sandoval and his granddaughter, Andrea Acosta. He is survived by his children, Tina Paiz and Raymond Paiz, Jr., grandson, Michael Viera, and great-granddaughters, Juliana Duran and Marisol Trujillo.

Raymond graduated from Bernalillo High School and went on to serve his country in the US Army for 21 years and an additional 15 years as a federal employee before he fully retired.

A Celebration Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 10:00 a.m., at St Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd NW, ABQ, NM 87114. Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery.