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1932
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2010
Anna Higinbotham Obituary
1932 - 2010
Anna Higinbotham passed away on Saturday, November 27th. She was 78 years old. Born Anna Avalos in 1932, "Anita," grew up in Santa Maria, attending local schools and graduating from Santa Maria High School in 1950. She married after serving in the US Air Force and relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area. After retiring from accounting in 1991 she returned to Santa Maria, where she began her second and favorite career as a Bilingual Teacher's Aide at Battles School where she continued working before her passing.
Anna was a long - time member of the Santa Maria Women of the Moose, the Orcutt Garden Club and member of Saint Louis DeMontfort Church. Active in the community, she loved animals and adored her job and students.
Anna was preceded in death by her parents, Rosa Meza and Fructuoso Avalos and husband, Donald. She is survived by a daughter Donna; brothers Thomas Avalos and Anthony Avalos; sisters: Marie Stice and Andrea Avalos, of Santa Maria and Barbara Zeppa of Danville, CA; and many beloved cousins, extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, Anna's family suggests any donations be made to the Santa Maria Valley Humane Society where Anna volunteered for several years.
Visitation will begin 5:00 P.M., Monday, December 6, 2010 followed by the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 P.M. at Magner- Maloney Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will begin 10:00 A.M, Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Santa Maria; graveside service to follow immediately at the Santa Maria Cemetery District.
Arrangements are in the care of Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory. Sympathy notes and words of support may be expressed at www.magnermaloney.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kim Higinbotham
December 3, 2010
Donna, mom and I want to give you and your mom's family our deep felt thoughts and prayers at your time of loss. We love you very much and your Ohio family is always here for you.
Rose Avalos
December 3, 2010
Many of my happy childhood memories involved my Nina. Whether it was spending a summer week with her and Donna, or spending an evening of funny conversation around the kitchen table with family at Kika's house. Her sweet soothing voice I will always remember, her laugh I can still hear. She is very much alive in my heart, and I know she will continue to guide my in my life.
Love to all my family,
Rosa
My Nina
Rose Avalos
December 3, 2010
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