Lydia Martha Guajaca-Saiz

Lydia Martha Guajaca-Saiz was born on December 14, 1964, and at 10:32 pm October 9, 2016, Heavens Gates opened wide to welcome her home. Lydia's prayers have been answered as God has healed her heart, body, and soul. She is walking on the Streets of Gold in Heaven alongside her mama and daddy. Lydia was born in Roswell, NM, to Elias D. and Patricia Hernandez Guajaca. She attended school in Roswell and graduated in 1983, from Roswell High School. Lydia successfully obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology/Criminal Justice from Eastern NM University in 1990. Since that time, Lydia has dedicated her professional career to child counseling at Counseling Associates, Chaves County Youth Services, CASA, Family Pride, Roswell Job Corps, and most recently at Wings for Life. Lydia was married to Rosendo Saiz on September 11, 2004, in Roswell. While Lydia never had any children of her own, she was "Nina" to many. She loved all her nieces and nephews dearly and cared for each one of them as her own. Lydia attended St John's Catholic Church her entire lifetime. She dedicated many years to teaching Confirmation classes. She loved God. Lydia's dedication to her faith never wavered. Lydia was involved with other community projects over the years. As a child counselor, she worked very hard to help many young teenagers and children. She was a strong advocate of Tessa Anderson's Suicide Prevention Project and Wings for Life. Lydia's hands touched and saved many lives. Lydia is survived by her three sisters: Miquela Rue (Manuel), Frances Lucero (Bob), and Pat Kuemmerle (Tom). Her three brothers: Richard Guajaca, Freddie Guajaca, and Anthony Guajaca (Yvonne). Mother-in-laws: Juana Saiz and Judy & Jr Spangler. Brothers-in-law: Jack Saiz (Sally), Arturo Pacheco (Wrenn), Miguel Pacheco, Marcelino Pacheco (Vanessa), Scott Spangler, Brett Spangler (Sherie); Nieces: Melissa Rue, Camille Coronado, MaryAnn Lucero, Yvette Nguyen, Valerie Merryfield, Jessi Hernandez, Teresa Via, Leah Pacheco, Amanda Orr, Brittany Armijo, Kasie Armijo. Nephews: Mario Rue, Jeremy Ramirez, Jonathan Ramirez, Gabriel Lucero, Nick Guajaca, Richard Guajaca Jr, Christopher Guajaca, Matt Guajaca, Vincent Guajaca, Izaak Guajaca, Izaiah Guajaca, Dominic Pacheco, Rosendo Pacheco, Leo Pacheco, Anthony Armijo. Additional survivors include all her precious great-nieces and nephews. Lydia was preceded in death by her parents: Elias and Patricia Guajaca, and father in law, Rosendo Saiz Sr. Pallbearers will be her nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be her remaining nieces and nephews. Lydia's death has left a huge void in the lives and hearts of all who loved her. The community has lost a great advocate for children and teens especially to those who are ignored and don't fit into the criteria of other community projects. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made, in her memory, to Wings for Life at PO Box 640, Roswell, NM, 88202, and Tessa Anderson Suicide Prevention Project at 1717 W 2nd, Ste 100, Roswell, NM, 88201. A Viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, from 12:00 to 7:00 at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home. Rosary is set for Thursday, October 13, 2016, at 6:00 PM at St. John’s Catholic Church. Funeral Service will be Friday, October 14, 2016, at 9:00 AM at St. John’s Catholic Church. Obituary was lovingly written by Lydia’s family. Please take a moment to share your love and support for the Saiz and Guajaca family in memory of Lydia in the online register at andersonbethany.com. Anderson Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be chosen to serve the Saiz and Guajaca family in their time of need. In Every Breath Strength is breathing It is loving It is holding on Holding on with every breath That is her We speak her name and she is strength Her will to hold on Her selflessness Her love Her breath Deep with love Deep with emotion Deep in connection Shallow Shallow is her breath The breath that struggles to find more air More life More hope More time And More time Her gift It's here, so listen It's in every breath It's in every time she said I love you It's in every embrace It's in every time she fights to let you know she is here... Still With every breath she takes we feel Life Love Strength And a deeper closeness to God It's in every breath....

Lydia Martha Guajaca-Saiz

December 14, 1964 - October 9, 2016