Ann Marie Hoffman

Hoffman, Ann Marie 9-4-1923 to 4-20-2013 Beautiful Annie shot straight into heaven Saturday morning. Born Anka Salopek in the rich dark earth of a wheat field at Selo-Salopek, outside of Ogulin, Yugoslavia. At the age of 6, she traveled with her Mama and two older brothers across Europe, the Atlantic, through Ellis Island, and across the US to El Paso, TX with pieces of paper attached to their clothing so people would guide them to their destination. There they met her father who had a goat farm in White Spur, TX. At the age of 13, she moved with her family to Mesilla valley. There she attended Loretto Academy, a catholic girl school, with her tuition being paid with bales of hay and chickens. Upon graduation, Annie attended Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in El Paso, TX. Through her brother John, she met her husband, Harold Hoffman, a member of the USAF. Through their 60 years of marriage, they traveled the US and world. They were blessed with seven children, Harold Jr., Judith (husband Pat), Gloria, Bill (wife Elizabeth), Bob (wife Mylene), Don (wife Vicki), Mary, eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and an abundance of nieces of nephews. In 1956, Annie's husband and father both were afflicted with cancer, and at this difficult time, Annie was blessed with a deep relationship with St. Cabrini. This evolved into close relationships with the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart throughout the world. St. Cabrini helped Annie with the loss of her son Harold Jr. in 1970. Annie was an award winning bread maker. She won Best of Show six times at the NM State Fair with her pecan bread, being written up in the Albuquerque Journal as the Albuquerque Flour Power House, 9-20-1976. Growing up as a peasant girl, Anka only had one doll, which her brothers opened up to see what was inside. This incident led to an abundant collection of dolls and stuffed animals in what is now known as "Fantasy Land." Thank you Mom for your love, fun, generosity, wisdom, devotion and concern. We will always love you. We will all miss your extraordinary sparkling blue eyes, instant smile, and endearing sense of humor. We would like to express our sincere thanks to Mom's devoted caregivers and healthcare professionals. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Mother Cabrini Shrine, 20189 Cabrini Blvd., Golden CO 80401. Visitation will take place Tuesday, April 23, 2013, from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Strong-Thorne Chapel, 1100 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, with the Rosary to be recited at 6:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at 9:00 am at John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr, Albuquerque. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Carrizozo, New Mexico following service. Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800