Seferino Saiz

1917-2017 Seferino “Sefe” Saiz, age 100, a resident of Belen passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on October 15, 2017. He was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Sefe was a member of the United States Army in 1941 and served in New Guinea during WWII. During his service he received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct, Presidential Unit Citation, American Defense Service, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign with 1 bronze service star, World War II Victory Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge 1st Award and the Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII. Sefe was a proud, independent, humble and strong man. He loved spending time with his family and being outdoors. Sefe enjoyed keeping up his yard, chopping wood for his evening fires and always had a passion for horses. He enjoyed hunting with his sons in his younger days and was always overprotective of his daughters. Sefe retired from the City of Belen in 1982 where he was recognized and admired for the longevity of his great life, proclaiming the 19th day of June, 2017, “Seferino Saiz Day.” He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Annie Saiz, whom he always took care of; son, Robert Saiz; parents, Guadalupe and Maria De La Paz; brother, Daniel Saiz; sisters, Cecilia Padilla and Olivia Moya. Sefe is survived by his children, Elsie Giron (Willie), Sefe Saiz Jr. (Liz), Dorothy Johnston (Johnny), Lorraine Marquez (Carl) and Charlie Saiz (Rose). He is also survived by his loving grandchildren and great grandchildren who he shared perfect moments and made wonderful memories with. All services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church on Friday, October 20, 2017. A Viewing will begin at 9:00 a.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 10:00 a.m. and a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Raymond Baca, Joey and Derrick Saiz, Kevin Johnston, Aaron Marquez, Emma Pena and Carrie Giron. Honorary Pallbearers will be Victor and David Saiz, C.J. Giron, Gabriel Marquez and Steven Sanchez. The family would like to offer a special thank you to his caregivers, Marie Pino, Roxanne Kline and Racquelle Saiz. Please sign Sefe’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM.

Seferino Saiz

May 28, 1917 - October 15, 2017