Veronica Francisco

Veronica “Vee” Francisco (Anaya) passed away on Saturday, April 10th in Santa Fe, NM at the age of 66. Vee was born on April 26, 1954 in Gallup, NM. She married Tony Francisco in 1972 in Santa Fe, NM and together they had one son, Mark Francisco.

Vee loved to be outdoors and was always ready to go fishing. She was a skilled and creative artist who could bead, draw, paint, and create just about anything you asked her to. Vee also loved tattoos, motorcycles, shopping and animals. She was a great cook and enjoyed entertaining others. More importantly, she was a giver with a big heart who loved her family and making everyone around her happy. She will forever be remembered for her generosity to others.

Vee is preceded in death by her loving husband Tony, mother Rosina Anaya, brother Gilbert Anaya, and nephew Davilay Wells. She is survived by her Son, Mark (Haruko) Francisco, grandson Keizo Francisco, her Father Jose D. Anaya, Sister Bernadette (Dave) Wells, Sister-in-Law Nola Griego, Nieces and Nephews: Gilbert “Gibo” (Lisa) Anaya, Jessica (Rick) Baker, Alicia Anaya, Brandi (Allan) Stone, Mateo, Esperanza, and Nicole Wells and Great Nieces and Nephews: Lawrence “Bubba” Ortiz, Mikayla Anaya, Lianna Ortiz, Felicity, D’Angelo and Jeremiah Gonzalez and Alonzo Stone.

The family would like to thank HME Specialists (Mark) and all the medical staff from St. Vincent Hospital for their impeccable kindness, support and care. The family would also like to thank all family and friends who assisted with the care of Vee over the last year.

A Rosary will be recited at 10am followed by Mass at 11am at St John’s Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 followed by burial service in Galisteo, NM.