Gilbert Richard Anaya, Sr. went up to sing with the angels, passing peacefully on September 26, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Gilbert was born to Maria (Gonzales) and Felipe Anaya, Sr. on March 10, 1951.
Gilbert was an all around sports buff and was a faithful fan of the Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Boston Cetltics and, of course, the Socorro Warriors. His main passion, however, was people. His family truly believes that he invented the concept of “never met a stranger.” He befriended anyone with whom he came into contact and would never forget them.
To most, he was known as Uncle Gilbert, to many he was coach, but to all, he was a sincere friend with a good, loving heart. A lifelong resident of Socorro, NM, Gilbert loved serving his community; whether coaching kids in basketball, refereeing basketball or volleyball games, running down the sidelines with the chain gang of the Warrior Football Stadium, dancing during halftime on the Warrior basketball court, looking to hit par on the golf course, or being the best second baseman on the diamond.
You may have heard him on karaoke nights, singing to the oldies, or at family functions, always singing and dancing; he sure was the life of the party. He was always so happy and had a contagious smile and was truly one of a kind. Gilbert loved hard; most of all, he loved his family. Familia unidas para siempre is what he taught his children and grandchildren; always respect your elders, be good, kind and helpful to everyone.
Gilbert was a member of the Socorro Warrior Booster Club for many years, a member of the San Miguel Church Choir; member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He retired after 27 years as an Instrumentation Photo Tech from EMRTC/NM Tech. He then went on to become a greeter at Wal-Mart, something that he loved and at which he was awesome; deciding to retire after seven years to play golf, visit friends and spend time with his family.
Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Felipe “P.T.”, Paul, Luis and Valentin Anaya; sister, Lucarla Vega and father-in-law, Stanley Sarate.
Gilbert is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Priscilla Anaya; daughter, Renee Giron and husband, Omar; son, Gilbert Richard Anaya, Jr. and wife, Samantha; mother-in-law, Betty Sarate; sisters, Annie Anaya and Debbie Paul and husband, Charles; brothers, Narcy Anaya and Leroy Anaya and wife, Frances; sisters-in-law, Yvonne Anaya, Elsie Anaya, Rosalie Anaya, Bernadette Montoya and husband, Anthony and Flora Sarate; brothers-in-law, Tommy Sarate and wife, Stephanie and Carlos Vega; grandchildren: Oscar (Marina) Contreras, Andrew (Blanca) Contreras, Michael Lee (Samantha) Contreras, Daniel (Anastasia) Giron, Jason Anaya, Marcus Ruiz, Angel (Shamry) Giron, Joseph (Adriana) Giron, Jesse (Melanie) Giron and Cassandra (Damian) Castillo; 15 great-grandchildren and so many nieces and nephews, which he loved so very much.
Pallbearers were: Oscar, Andrew and Michael Contreras, Daniel Giron, Jason Anaya and Marcus Ruiz.
Honorary pallbearers were: Anthony Montoya, Tommy Sarate, Leroy Anaya and Joseph, Jesse and Angel Giron.
Gilbert was an all around sports buff and was a faithful fan of the Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Boston Cetltics and, of course, the Socorro Warriors. His main passion, however, was people. His family truly believes that he invented the concept of “never met a stranger.” He befriended anyone with whom he came into contact and would never forget them.
To most, he was known as Uncle Gilbert, to many he was coach, but to all, he was a sincere friend with a good, loving heart. A lifelong resident of Socorro, NM, Gilbert loved serving his community; whether coaching kids in basketball, refereeing basketball or volleyball games, running down the sidelines with the chain gang of the Warrior Football Stadium, dancing during halftime on the Warrior basketball court, looking to hit par on the golf course, or being the best second baseman on the diamond.
You may have heard him on karaoke nights, singing to the oldies, or at family functions, always singing and dancing; he sure was the life of the party. He was always so happy and had a contagious smile and was truly one of a kind. Gilbert loved hard; most of all, he loved his family. Familia unidas para siempre is what he taught his children and grandchildren; always respect your elders, be good, kind and helpful to everyone.
Gilbert was a member of the Socorro Warrior Booster Club for many years, a member of the San Miguel Church Choir; member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He retired after 27 years as an Instrumentation Photo Tech from EMRTC/NM Tech. He then went on to become a greeter at Wal-Mart, something that he loved and at which he was awesome; deciding to retire after seven years to play golf, visit friends and spend time with his family.
Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Felipe “P.T.”, Paul, Luis and Valentin Anaya; sister, Lucarla Vega and father-in-law, Stanley Sarate.
Gilbert is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Priscilla Anaya; daughter, Renee Giron and husband, Omar; son, Gilbert Richard Anaya, Jr. and wife, Samantha; mother-in-law, Betty Sarate; sisters, Annie Anaya and Debbie Paul and husband, Charles; brothers, Narcy Anaya and Leroy Anaya and wife, Frances; sisters-in-law, Yvonne Anaya, Elsie Anaya, Rosalie Anaya, Bernadette Montoya and husband, Anthony and Flora Sarate; brothers-in-law, Tommy Sarate and wife, Stephanie and Carlos Vega; grandchildren: Oscar (Marina) Contreras, Andrew (Blanca) Contreras, Michael Lee (Samantha) Contreras, Daniel (Anastasia) Giron, Jason Anaya, Marcus Ruiz, Angel (Shamry) Giron, Joseph (Adriana) Giron, Jesse (Melanie) Giron and Cassandra (Damian) Castillo; 15 great-grandchildren and so many nieces and nephews, which he loved so very much.
Pallbearers were: Oscar, Andrew and Michael Contreras, Daniel Giron, Jason Anaya and Marcus Ruiz.
Honorary pallbearers were: Anthony Montoya, Tommy Sarate, Leroy Anaya and Joseph, Jesse and Angel Giron.
Gilbert Richard Anaya, Sr. went up to sing with the angels, passing peacefully on September 26, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Gilbert was born to Maria (Gonzales) and Felipe Anaya, Sr. on March 10, 1951.
Gilbert was an all around sports buff and was a faithful fan of the Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Boston Cetltics and, of course, the Socorro Warriors. His main passion, however, was people. His family truly believes that he invented the concept of “never met a stranger.” He befriended anyone with whom he came into contact and would never forget them.
To most, he was known as Uncle Gilbert, to many he was coach, but to all, he was a sincere friend with a good, loving heart. A lifelong resident of Socorro, NM, Gilbert loved serving his community; whether coaching kids in basketball, refereeing basketball or volleyball games, running down the sidelines with the chain gang of the Warrior Football Stadium, dancing during halftime on the Warrior basketball court, looking to hit par on the golf course, or being the best second baseman on the diamond.
You may have heard him on karaoke nights, singing to the oldies, or at family functions, always singing and dancing; he sure was the life of the party. He was always so happy and had a contagious smile and was truly one of a kind. Gilbert loved hard; most of all, he loved his family. Familia unidas para siempre is what he taught his children and grandchildren; always respect your elders, be good, kind and helpful to everyone.
Gilbert was a member of the Socorro Warrior Booster Club for many years, a member of the San Miguel Church Choir; member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He retired after 27 years as an Instrumentation Photo Tech from EMRTC/NM Tech. He then went on to become a greeter at Wal-Mart, something that he loved and at which he was awesome; deciding to retire after seven years to play golf, visit friends and spend time with his family.
Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Felipe “P.T.”, Paul, Luis and Valentin Anaya; sister, Lucarla Vega and father-in-law, Stanley Sarate.
Gilbert is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Priscilla Anaya; daughter, Renee Giron and husband, Omar; son, Gilbert Richard Anaya, Jr. and wife, Samantha; mother-in-law, Betty Sarate; sisters, Annie Anaya and Debbie Paul and husband, Charles; brothers, Narcy Anaya and Leroy Anaya and wife, Frances; sisters-in-law, Yvonne Anaya, Elsie Anaya, Rosalie Anaya, Bernadette Montoya and husband, Anthony and Flora Sarate; brothers-in-law, Tommy Sarate and wife, Stephanie and Carlos Vega; grandchildren: Oscar (Marina) Contreras, Andrew (Blanca) Contreras, Michael Lee (Samantha) Contreras, Daniel (Anastasia) Giron, Jason Anaya, Marcus Ruiz, Angel (Shamry) Giron, Joseph (Adriana) Giron, Jesse (Melanie) Giron and Cassandra (Damian) Castillo; 15 great-grandchildren and so many nieces and nephews, which he loved so very much.
Pallbearers were: Oscar, Andrew and Michael Contreras, Daniel Giron, Jason Anaya and Marcus Ruiz.
Honorary pallbearers were: Anthony Montoya, Tommy Sarate, Leroy Anaya and Joseph, Jesse and Angel Giron.
Gilbert was an all around sports buff and was a faithful fan of the Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Boston Cetltics and, of course, the Socorro Warriors. His main passion, however, was people. His family truly believes that he invented the concept of “never met a stranger.” He befriended anyone with whom he came into contact and would never forget them.
To most, he was known as Uncle Gilbert, to many he was coach, but to all, he was a sincere friend with a good, loving heart. A lifelong resident of Socorro, NM, Gilbert loved serving his community; whether coaching kids in basketball, refereeing basketball or volleyball games, running down the sidelines with the chain gang of the Warrior Football Stadium, dancing during halftime on the Warrior basketball court, looking to hit par on the golf course, or being the best second baseman on the diamond.
You may have heard him on karaoke nights, singing to the oldies, or at family functions, always singing and dancing; he sure was the life of the party. He was always so happy and had a contagious smile and was truly one of a kind. Gilbert loved hard; most of all, he loved his family. Familia unidas para siempre is what he taught his children and grandchildren; always respect your elders, be good, kind and helpful to everyone.
Gilbert was a member of the Socorro Warrior Booster Club for many years, a member of the San Miguel Church Choir; member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He retired after 27 years as an Instrumentation Photo Tech from EMRTC/NM Tech. He then went on to become a greeter at Wal-Mart, something that he loved and at which he was awesome; deciding to retire after seven years to play golf, visit friends and spend time with his family.
Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Felipe “P.T.”, Paul, Luis and Valentin Anaya; sister, Lucarla Vega and father-in-law, Stanley Sarate.
Gilbert is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Priscilla Anaya; daughter, Renee Giron and husband, Omar; son, Gilbert Richard Anaya, Jr. and wife, Samantha; mother-in-law, Betty Sarate; sisters, Annie Anaya and Debbie Paul and husband, Charles; brothers, Narcy Anaya and Leroy Anaya and wife, Frances; sisters-in-law, Yvonne Anaya, Elsie Anaya, Rosalie Anaya, Bernadette Montoya and husband, Anthony and Flora Sarate; brothers-in-law, Tommy Sarate and wife, Stephanie and Carlos Vega; grandchildren: Oscar (Marina) Contreras, Andrew (Blanca) Contreras, Michael Lee (Samantha) Contreras, Daniel (Anastasia) Giron, Jason Anaya, Marcus Ruiz, Angel (Shamry) Giron, Joseph (Adriana) Giron, Jesse (Melanie) Giron and Cassandra (Damian) Castillo; 15 great-grandchildren and so many nieces and nephews, which he loved so very much.
Pallbearers were: Oscar, Andrew and Michael Contreras, Daniel Giron, Jason Anaya and Marcus Ruiz.
Honorary pallbearers were: Anthony Montoya, Tommy Sarate, Leroy Anaya and Joseph, Jesse and Angel Giron.
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