Nicholas Saiz, 58, of Albuquerque, NM passed away in Galveston, TX on Thursday, September 16, 2010. Nicholas was born in Albuquerque on February 6, 1953 to Felipe Saiz and Mabel (Martinez) Speronelli. Nicholas was a lifetime resident of New Mexico. Nicholas is survived by his mother, Mabel Speronelli; brother, Alex Saiz; sisters, Patsy Padilla, Thelma Martinez, Betty Sanchez, Martha Sanchez, and Debbie Martinez; several nephews and nieces and several great- nephews and several great-nieces. He is preceded in death by his father, Felipe Saiz; brother, Jerry Saiz; and step-father, Lawrence Speronelli. Three will be a viewing on Monday, September 20, 2010 at Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM at 2:00PM. The Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 11:30AM at Sunset Memorial in Albuquerque, NM followed by the burial at Sunset Memorial. Pallbearers will be Alexander Saiz Jr., Eloy Sanchez Jr., Japheth Padilla, Jerry Martinez, Andrew Martinez, Michael Martinez, Adrian Martinez, Joseph Jinzo, and Danny Francia. Honorary Pallbearers will be Renee Johnson and Catrina Francia.