Paul Sisneros, age 79, died Wednesday, August 24, 2016 in Amarillo, Texas.

Rosary was recited at 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 28, 2016 by Deacon P. Louis Montoya and Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 29, 2016 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Clayton with Fr. C. John Brasher, Celebrant. Burial followed in the Moses Cemetery in Moses, New Mexico by Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton.

Paul Sisneros was born on August 9, 1937 on the family ranch to Juan Sisneros and Tomasita (Archuleta) Sisneros. A lifelong resident of Union County, New Mexico. As a young boy, Paul went to help his uncle Joe Sisneros and aunt Carmelita Sisneros because Joe was in bad health and Paul stayed with them and they treated him like their own son. Paul loved being at home in Moses but he also loved spending time with his great-great-niece Brooklyn and his great-great-nephew Spencer. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Tomasita Sisneros, his uncle and aunt; Joe and Carmelita Sisneros, 2 sisters; Cornelia Martinez and Ernestina Trujillo, a brother; Gilbert Sisneros and a brother and sister as infants.

SURVIVORS:

2 SISTERS: Beatrice Maynes and Martha Sisneros both of Clayton, New Mexico.

2 BROTHERS: Johnny Sisneros and his wife Carmel of Dalhart, Texas and George Sisneros and his wife Eloise of Aztec, New Mexico.

And numerous nieces and nephews including JoAnn Padilla of Clayton, New Mexico and numerous cousins and other family members.