Abel Anaya, Sr., 88, passed away Thursday. He was born in Tajique, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque.
Abel was a member of one of New Mexico's pioneer families. Through hard work and dedication he and his wife of 67 years, Juanita, built a strong family of many fine individuals. As a young father, Abel journeyed to Albuquerque on buckboards and horse drawn wagons seeking work to feed his large family and always returning to provide food and essentials. Through his dedicated efforts Abel watched his family continue to grow and prosper, Juanita always at his side. Abel retired from working for the City of Albuquerque. He will always be remembered as the friendliest man at the Pino Yard. He was also a dedicated member of the Rio Grande Credit Union."We will miss you!"
Mr. Anaya is survived by his wife, Juanita; sons, Laco Anaya, Sr, and his wife, Priscilla, Ben Anaya and his wife, Emily, Abel Anaya Jr., and his wife, Alice, Sam Anaya and his wife, Carol, Carmel Anaya and his wife, Carmela, Nario Anaya and his wife, Rosalie; daughters, Lita Cruz and her late husband, Johnny, Bea Varela and her husband, Eddie; Judy Griffin and her husband, David, Victoria Walker and her husband, Bruce; 21 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son Daniel Anaya.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Riverside Funeral Care Center in Los Lunas. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Sunday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church of Albuquerque. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Monday at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Estancia.
Pallbearers will be Mr. Anayas sons: Laco, Ben, Abel, Sam, Carmel and Nario. The family would like to thank Dr. David Hauffuman and the 4th floor nursing staff of Lovelace Hospital for the care and kindness received at a most difficult time.
Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Care Center of Los Lunas. 865-1386.
Published on: Sun October 25, 1998
Abel was a member of one of New Mexico's pioneer families. Through hard work and dedication he and his wife of 67 years, Juanita, built a strong family of many fine individuals. As a young father, Abel journeyed to Albuquerque on buckboards and horse drawn wagons seeking work to feed his large family and always returning to provide food and essentials. Through his dedicated efforts Abel watched his family continue to grow and prosper, Juanita always at his side. Abel retired from working for the City of Albuquerque. He will always be remembered as the friendliest man at the Pino Yard. He was also a dedicated member of the Rio Grande Credit Union."We will miss you!"
Mr. Anaya is survived by his wife, Juanita; sons, Laco Anaya, Sr, and his wife, Priscilla, Ben Anaya and his wife, Emily, Abel Anaya Jr., and his wife, Alice, Sam Anaya and his wife, Carol, Carmel Anaya and his wife, Carmela, Nario Anaya and his wife, Rosalie; daughters, Lita Cruz and her late husband, Johnny, Bea Varela and her husband, Eddie; Judy Griffin and her husband, David, Victoria Walker and her husband, Bruce; 21 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son Daniel Anaya.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Riverside Funeral Care Center in Los Lunas. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Sunday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church of Albuquerque. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Monday at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Estancia.
Pallbearers will be Mr. Anayas sons: Laco, Ben, Abel, Sam, Carmel and Nario. The family would like to thank Dr. David Hauffuman and the 4th floor nursing staff of Lovelace Hospital for the care and kindness received at a most difficult time.
Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Care Center of Los Lunas. 865-1386.
Published on: Sun October 25, 1998
Abel Anaya, Sr., 88, passed away Thursday. He was born in Tajique, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque.
Abel was a member of one of New Mexico's pioneer families. Through hard work and dedication he and his wife of 67 years, Juanita, built a strong family of many fine individuals. As a young father, Abel journeyed to Albuquerque on buckboards and horse drawn wagons seeking work to feed his large family and always returning to provide food and essentials. Through his dedicated efforts Abel watched his family continue to grow and prosper, Juanita always at his side. Abel retired from working for the City of Albuquerque. He will always be remembered as the friendliest man at the Pino Yard. He was also a dedicated member of the Rio Grande Credit Union."We will miss you!"
Mr. Anaya is survived by his wife, Juanita; sons, Laco Anaya, Sr, and his wife, Priscilla, Ben Anaya and his wife, Emily, Abel Anaya Jr., and his wife, Alice, Sam Anaya and his wife, Carol, Carmel Anaya and his wife, Carmela, Nario Anaya and his wife, Rosalie; daughters, Lita Cruz and her late husband, Johnny, Bea Varela and her husband, Eddie; Judy Griffin and her husband, David, Victoria Walker and her husband, Bruce; 21 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son Daniel Anaya.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Riverside Funeral Care Center in Los Lunas. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Sunday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church of Albuquerque. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Monday at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Estancia.
Pallbearers will be Mr. Anayas sons: Laco, Ben, Abel, Sam, Carmel and Nario. The family would like to thank Dr. David Hauffuman and the 4th floor nursing staff of Lovelace Hospital for the care and kindness received at a most difficult time.
Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Care Center of Los Lunas. 865-1386.
Published on: Sun October 25, 1998
Abel was a member of one of New Mexico's pioneer families. Through hard work and dedication he and his wife of 67 years, Juanita, built a strong family of many fine individuals. As a young father, Abel journeyed to Albuquerque on buckboards and horse drawn wagons seeking work to feed his large family and always returning to provide food and essentials. Through his dedicated efforts Abel watched his family continue to grow and prosper, Juanita always at his side. Abel retired from working for the City of Albuquerque. He will always be remembered as the friendliest man at the Pino Yard. He was also a dedicated member of the Rio Grande Credit Union."We will miss you!"
Mr. Anaya is survived by his wife, Juanita; sons, Laco Anaya, Sr, and his wife, Priscilla, Ben Anaya and his wife, Emily, Abel Anaya Jr., and his wife, Alice, Sam Anaya and his wife, Carol, Carmel Anaya and his wife, Carmela, Nario Anaya and his wife, Rosalie; daughters, Lita Cruz and her late husband, Johnny, Bea Varela and her husband, Eddie; Judy Griffin and her husband, David, Victoria Walker and her husband, Bruce; 21 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son Daniel Anaya.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Riverside Funeral Care Center in Los Lunas. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Sunday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church of Albuquerque. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Monday at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Estancia.
Pallbearers will be Mr. Anayas sons: Laco, Ben, Abel, Sam, Carmel and Nario. The family would like to thank Dr. David Hauffuman and the 4th floor nursing staff of Lovelace Hospital for the care and kindness received at a most difficult time.
Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Care Center of Los Lunas. 865-1386.
Published on: Sun October 25, 1998
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