RAYMOND ANAYA Obituary

RAYMOND ANAYA
May 25, 1964 - November 11, 2024
Raymond Matthew Anaya, age 60, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024 in Galisteo, New Mexico. Raymond was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Johnny Anaya and Mary Frances Barela.
Raymond graduated from Santa Fe High School (played varsity basketball). He served in the Army, Marine Corps-Gunnery Sergeant (retired, 2003), earned a Master's in Aviation Management, and worked as a MATCALS ISEA Project Manager (retired, 2021).
Raymond married Susanne Anaya on December 18, 1986; celebrating 37 years of marriage. They had three children: Feliciana, Raymond, and Roselyn.
Raymond was the most hardcore Minnesota Vikings fan, someone who played a mean game of golf, and who reveled in being a New Mexican cowboy. Above all, he was a man who loved his family and friends, treasuring moments he could spend with them-sharing stories and laughter.
Raymond is survived by his wife, Susanne; children, Feliciana, Raymond, Roselyn; daughter-in-law, Faith; grandchild, Sophia; mother, Mary; siblings, Deborah, J.J., Phillip; and many loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny; siblings, Fleurette, Leanora, Joe, Marcus.
A funeral service, with military honors, will be held in May, 2025 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
We love and miss you dearly.

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican on Nov. 28, 2024.

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Brenda

February 28, 2025

Raymond, you were that of friends for Ed and I. We cannot tell you how much we miss you but every day we light a candle just for you. We love you!
Brenda and Ed

Stephen Garcia

December 29, 2024

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

Betty jo

December 12, 2024

RAY YOU WERE A BEAUTIFUL PERSON IN AND OUT .YOU WERE SO SPECIAL TO YOUR DAD .HE LOVED YOU VERY MUCH. IT WAS A PLEASURE KNOWING YOU FOR THE TIME JOHNNY (YOUR DAD) AND I WERE TOGETHER MY CONDOLENCE TO THE ONES LEFT BEHIND

Ruby and Leroy Trujillo

December 7, 2024

Sorry for your loss sending prayers to the family and friends

Paul Tarpy

December 3, 2024

What a great man he will be missed

Steve Sanchez

December 2, 2024

My deepest condolence to Susan, Ray Jr, Feliciana, Roselyn, the Anaya and Barela families on Ray´s passing. Ray and I have been best friends since grade school going back to Alvord and Hansen Elementary and we continued through BF Young Jr High and into SF High School (Class of 82). My heart´s howling Ray!! Your passing has left me devastated beyond belief. I will miss you like crazy. I will never forget the hoop days at St. Anne´s, playing into the night with the car lights on. Those were the days! Playing with Joey Bowker, Joby Sisneros and Donald Garcia. No one wanted to lose, so we´d kick the basketball down the street or throw it into the neighbor´s yard so no one would win. Some damn good times brother! Oh, and let´s not forget the wonderful 5 o´clock in the morning, Mario Maes´ (Moyle) 1950´s Willy Jeep rides in the freezing winter to practice because our wonderful coach Wally wanted to prove a point. We could go down memory lane forever. The late night talks into the morning, the fights and then we would make up. Definitely blood brothers for life. As we played basketball into high school Ray wasn´t the biggest kid on the court but he had a heart of a giant. Ray´s sheer will, commitment and perseverance wasn´t going to let anyone beat him. We spoke recently on the phone on a surprise call along with your cousin Mike Anaya. Though our call was brief, I truly believe you called to tell me goodbye. I will always remember our last words... I love you brother! I will never forget you Ray. In my heart you are a champion! Until we meet again, keep the B-Ball on ice and fly high with the angels! May you rest in peace until we see each other again in Heaven.
I Love You Brother!

Steve Sanchez

Al Padilla

December 2, 2024

My condolences to the Anaya family. Ray and I went to school and played high school basketball with each other. He always brought a smile to our days. His heart was always looking out for the less fortunate, that is just the kind of man he was. May our LORD welcome him home with open arms.

Rose Ross

December 1, 2024

While I did not know Raymond, I was blessed to have gotten to know Sue, Feliciano, Ray, and Rosie, mostly through Show Choir while they lived in Hastings. I have thought you all often and now am heartbroken to learn about your dad's/husband's death. He must have been a wonderful father and spouse to have such a beautiful and loving family. Prayers for your comfort.

Michael Emmerich

November 28, 2024

Ray always made your day a little brighter. I was privileged to serve beside him. Semper Fi, brother.

David Cutright

November 28, 2024

Hey, brother. It's been a while, but I think about you every day. The world feels a little less steady without you here, but I carry your strength and your laugh with me wherever I go. You were more than a friend-you were my brother in arms, my family. Rest easy, Marine. I've got the watch from here.

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