Maria Anaya Espinoza

MARIA ANAYA ESPINOZA, lifelong resident entered eternal life Monday, May 2, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 12, 1933 in Fabens, Texas to Jose Refugio and Eutima Levario Anaya. She was a devoted Catholic member at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and enjoyed spending time, volunteering at other church functions around the community. She was a stay-at-home wife and was a very special lady to all who knew her. Maria loved to be with her family and enjoyed every minute of her house being full. Her door was always open and there was always fresh food, tortillas, and coffee waiting for whoever came over to visit. Her sense of humor will be missed dearly but it will continue to live on in all her family and the cherished memories they have of her. Survivors include her four children: Johnny Espinoza (partner- Anna), Lupe Marquez (partner- Patricio), Gilbert A. Espinoza (spouse- Chris), Benny Espinoza (spouse- Laura) all of Las Cruces. Other survivors include 13 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 18 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Santiago Anaya of Phoenix, AZ; and sisters Juana Cereceres of Phoenix, AZ and Lucy Rigales of Las Cruces. She is preceded in death by her husband Florencio Espinoza; her parents Jose Refugio and Eutima Levario Anaya; 5 brothers Lorenzo, Salome, Nico, Lenchito, and Jose Anaya and a sister Josefina Gonzales. Visitation for Mrs. Espinoza will begin at 6 PM Friday, May 20, 2022 at Baca’s Funeral Chapel, 300 E. Boutz Road where Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 7 PM. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated immediately thereafter. Graveside Service will be at 9 AM Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho Avenue where she will be laid to rest in the family plot. Serving as casket bearers are Jonathan Espinoza, Mario Marquez, Jacob Espinoza, Adam Torres, Boy Sicre, and Ryan Garcia. Honorary bearers are Joey Roa, Daymian Rosales, Benny Hernandez, and Sophia Hernandez. A special thank you goes out to Maria’s grandchildren: Lori Mccolley of San Antonio, TX; Lisa Marquez of Albuquerque; Sylvanna Hernandez, Marci Espinoza, Krystal Espinoza and Mario Marquez all of Las Cruces; great grandchildren: Leighann Mesa of Phoenix, AZ; Lassette Garcia of Albuquerque; Ryan Garcia and Sophia Hernandez also of Las Cruces; for being there with Grandma during her transition from one life to another. Also, thank you to all of her loving family for making her feel safe and loved the way you all did while taking care of her throughout her life. The family would also like to thank Mountain View Regional Medical Center and La Posada-Mesilla Valley Hospice for the loving care that was given to our beloved Maria.  Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces, 527-2222. Your exclusive provider for “Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com