Wilfred John Saavedra

Wilfred John Saavedra passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 68. Graveside services will be held on December 2, at 1 p.m. in the Grants Memorial Park.

He was born April 27, 1953, to Velda and Serafico Saavedra in Grants, New Mexico.

Wilfred is preceded in death by his parents: Serafico and Velda Saavedra of Grants, New Mexico; brother: Edward Saavedra of San Diego, California; nieces: Victoria Lynn Roundy of Grants, New Mexico, Andrea Amos of Albuquerque New Mexico; nephew: Ignacio (Nacho) Saavedra of Grants, New Mexico.

He is survived by his son: William Gauna and wife Rachelle of Grants, New Mexico; granddaughters: Shantel Gauna of Las Vegas, Nevada, Brittney Hassel and husband Doug of Grants, New Mexico; great-granddaughters: lris and Violet Hassel of Grants, New Mexico; brothers: Sammy Saavedra and wife Leonora of San Mateo, New Mexico, Serafico Saavedra Jr. and wife Janelle of Amarillo, Texas, David Saavedra and wife Sally of San Rafael, New Mexico, Leroy Saavedra and wife Beverly of Amarillo, Texas; sisters: Patricia Montoya and husband Robert of Redding, California, Antoinette Ortiz and husband George of Grants, New Mexico; sister-in-law: Katie Saavedra of San Diego, California along with many nephews and nieces. Wilfred was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all.