Ana "Anita" Ames

Ana Andrea Ames, “Anita,” was born February 4th, 1939 in Abreus, Cuba. She came to the United States in the early 60s. She met her husband, Carl, in June of 1974 in Mexico City, Mexico. Their love for each other developed quickly on a tour bus on the way from Mexico City to Acapulco. They were married on June 12th, 1976 in New York City, NY at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Their son Richard was born June 26th, 1979. Anita worked at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in the billing department for many years.

In 1989 Anita moved to Los Alamos with Carl. She has lived here since then. Anita was active in her church and well loved by her church family. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 31st, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Carl Ames, of Los Alamos; her son Richard Ames, of Albuquerque; her brother Raphael Gonzales and his wife Maria of Harlingen, TX and their children, Braulio, Beatrice and Benjamin; along with many other beloved family members.

Anita’s funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 10:30 am at La Vista Church of the Nazarene, located at 15 Grand Canyon Drive, White Rock, NM 87547, (505) 672-3202. Interment will follow at Guaje Pines Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Anita’s name to La Vista Church of the Nazarene.