Benjamin Sais

1948-2022

Benjamin Sais

We are heartbroken to announce the death of our father, Benjamin Sais. He passed away peacefully at the age of 74. He was born to Pilar and Eva Sais on Aug. 7, 1948, and passed away on Aug. 10, 2022.

Benjamin leaves many people behind who loved him. He has aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews who he loved and was very close to. Benjamin had four sisters, Celcita Sais, Virginia Chavez, Mable Miranda and Margaret Garcia; three brothers, Barney, Valentin and Primativo Sais.

Benjamin left behind two children, son, Patrick Ben Sais; and daughter, Paula R. Sais. He has five grandchildren who were his pride and joy, granddaughter, Holly Guglielmino and husband, Mike; grandson, Patrick Sais Jr.; granddaughter, Jessica Sais; and grandsons, Andrew and Michael Lucero. He was also a great-grandfather of five.

Benjamin lived in Belen with his girlfriend, Helen Torres, of 27 years.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 2, at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, with a reception to follow.

Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave., 505-864-4448, where an online guest register is available at noblin.com.

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