Arthur Anaya

July 14th, 1937 - January 24th, 2017

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Arthur Anaya, 79, of Taos passed away on January 24, 2017. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in Taos, NM and attended Highlands University where he graduated with a double major in Elementary Education and in Art. He taught school in Penasco, NM for several years and then at Taos High School teaching jewelry, pottery and painting. He excelled in making jewelry, painting and making pottery at home. Arthur enjoyed restoring classic and antique cars and had several of them. He loved camping and fishing and was involved in the Jaycees Organization and also volunteered at the Boy’s Club. He is preceded in death by his infant daughter, Catherine V. Anaya, parents, Lydio and Rosana Anaya, aunt that raised him, Elvira Cruz, brother, Orlando Anaya and brother in-law, James Vigil. He is survived by his daughters, Celeste Anaya Valdez (Richard M.), Francine L. Anaya (Mark Garcia), Christine Anaya Aragon (Matthew) and Cathy D. Anaya, grandchildren, Marcus, Andrew, Angelina, Gabrielle, Isabella and Serenity, sister, Gloria A. Vigil, brother, Ted Anaya, mother of his children, Pearl Olivas, special nephew, Matthew Martinez, many other relatives and friends.

Services were held on January 27, 2017 at 11 AM at Rivera Chapel.

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Name Arthur Anaya
Date of Birth July 14th, 1937
Date of Death January 24th, 2017
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Funeral Home Rivera Family Funeral Home
Address 818 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
Taos NM 87571
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Art &carmella Burt published a tribute .

Mr. Anaya was a great teacher and friend. He taught us many important values. He will be missed. May God comfort you in the days ahead.

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Samuel & Joann Lucero published a tribute .

Celeste and family ,our condolences on the death of your father.May our Lord comfort you all.Joann & Ernest Lucero

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Horace Martinez published a tribute .

My condolences and prayers for the Anaya family.

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Horace Martinez published a tribute .

My condolences and prayers to the Anaya family.

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Berlinda Trujillo published a tribute .

My condolence to the Anaya family. Mr. Anaya was a wonderful individual, a great teacher. I had a great deal of respect for him. I was very happy to see him one day at the grocery store. It saddens me to see that he has passed. May God Bless you at this time of your loss. God gives you strength as well. Berlinda Trujillo

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Diana Quintana Sanchez published a tribute .

Dear Anaya family, I am saddened by your loss, I remember so many times we spent with you all. Art taught me to draw leaves,and I remember the year we dug clay to make pots. I remember you kids called my dad Mr French ( family affair) so many memories! Camping, fourth of July sparklers, the time our dads decided to make an old Mexico store on the plaza. Art was an interesting person. I wish for you all to remember only good. Anyway I'm so sorry, Diana Quintana Sanchez.

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