Luis G. Paiva, 93 of Hartford, beloved husband of Fanny (Morales) Paiva, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, surrounded by family. He was born in Cotabambas, Apurimac, Peru, son of the late Simon Paiva Huisa and Julia (Arispe) Paiva and predeceased by sister Victoria (Paiva) Avatapalli. In search of opportunities, Luis immigrated from the Andes to Cuzco, then Lima, and finally to the U.S. He has lived in Hartford since the 1960s. Luis was a longtime member of Maria Reina de la Paz Parish (St. Lawrence O'Toole Church Hartford). He was employed by the State of Connecticut working at the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped for over 20 years until his retirement. He was intelligent, hardworking, determined, and had a life-long love of learning. He enjoyed gardening, listening to Vals Peruano and Huayno music, and staying updated with news in Peru and the U.S.

Besides his wife Fanny, he is survived by his son Eric Paiva, and his daughters: Mary C. Paiva and Dr. Priscilla Paiva. He also leaves his half-brother Angel Paiva, grandson Rocky P. Gallup, Jr., great grandchildren: Donovan N. Gallup and Amiah Gallup, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews in the U.S. and Peru.

Calling hours will be Saturday, April 10, 2021, from 10:00 am to 12:00 p.m. at the Dillon Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, CT 06109. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing. To share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com .