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 and rosary were held on April 5, 2012 at the Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options Chapel. Burial followed at Rosario Cemetery.