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JOE ANAYA Joe (Charlie) Anaya, age 67, passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on April 1, 2012. Joe was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was a loving and caring father, grandfather and friend to all he came in contact with. His favorite past time was fishing. Joe will be forever loved and missed by his entire family, and the memories of him will be held dearly in their hearts. Joe is preceded in death by his mother, Maria Elisa (Alice) Trujillo; his father, Gregorio (Goyo) Anaya; son, Michael T. Sisneros; and aunt, Mariquita Anaya. Joe is survived by his brother, Tony Anaya and Cordelia, their children Diana, Anthony, Arthur, and Mercedes Anaya. Antonia Zafiro (mother of children), and partner Tammy Finely. Son, Andrew and wife, Diane Sisneros and their children Angelique, Andrea, Christopher. Son, Manuel Anaya, son, Mason and partner, Diane Lacassagne, Autumm and Brian Siler. Son, Marcos and wife, Christina Anaya and their children, Elizabeth, Renee, Erika and Anthony. Son, Joseph Anaya and partner, Pricilla Lopez and their children Nicole, Jeremiah Anaya, Sidney Lopez. Daughter, Anna Anaya and husband, Robert Deyapp and their children Gregory and Robert Jr. Anaya. Jake Anaya and January Maes and their children Michael, Jacob Anaya, and Naoh Maes. Other relatives; Joe, Larry, Gloria, Gabriel, Cheryl, and Sandy Rivera. Many nieces, nephews and great grandchildren. A visitation will take place Thursday, April 5th at 10 a.m. at Rivera Family Funeral Home Chapel. A Rosary will be recited at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Rosario Cemetery.

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican on Apr. 4, 2012.

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Anna Anaya

March 31, 2013

It's going to be a years April 1, 2013. That you have been gone. This year went by really fast. We still miss you every day. All the kids are growing so fast. Wish you were still here with us. Love u lots.

Anna Anaya

April 7, 2012

I want to thank everyone who attended the services. And for all the kind words. A special thanks to Unity Medical and staff for moving very quickly. A special thanks to my mother Antonia, and my brothers partner Diane for helping in the care with my father,so he wouldn't be alone before his passing. Also, to my sister in law Christina for helping through this rough time. And making things go smoothly. I Love You All. And may God bless you guys.

April 7, 2012

To the Anaya Family..It was a pleasure serving and knowing Joe...With All my Love Ruth and Unity Medical Staff

Frances Romero

April 5, 2012

Anaya family,

I would like to say sorry for the loss of your father and my prayers and thoughts are with you during this hard time. Charlie is with our lord and Savior now and oh how wonderful it must be for him to see his beautiful face. Anna I know its been a long while since we've talked but it would be nice to hear your voice again and maybe do lunch so call me sometime (501-4638)

J Pena

April 5, 2012

On behalf of the Pena family, we like to express our condolences to Charlie's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joe & Annette Rivera and family

April 4, 2012

We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Debby Mendoza

April 4, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you Marcos, Chrissy and all of the family. God bless.

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