Rudy “Papo” Aldaz, 68 – A resident of La Cienega, New Mexico passed away on November 23, 2018. He was born January 14, 1950 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Isidro and Sarah Aldaz. He married Cecilia Aldaz in 1988 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Mr. Aldaz is preceded in death by his parents: Isidro and Sarah Aldaz; sisters: Ruth Duran and Margaret Aldaz; brothers: Max and Isidro, Jr. Aldaz; step-children: Annette and Edward Anaya; Lucille Romero; nephew, Frankie Seiler, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Cecilia Aldaz; sister, Eloisa Aldaz; special grandson who he raised, Santiago Lara-Aldaz; step children: Willie Anaya, Kathy Anaya-Romero (Gilbert); grandsons: Andres, Jacob (Danielle), Adrian; step-son-in-law, Andy Romero and beloved great-grandchildren: Mia, Ian, Ariana, Andrew & Little Andres, nieces, nephews and his best friend Mikey. The Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Old San Isidro Church with a reception to follow at the La Cienega Community Center.