CATES- Anna Lee Cates was born August 10, 1926, in Pullman, West Virginia to Noah and Lorena (Davis) Riggs. Anna Lee passed away on June 25, 2009, at Presbyterian Hospice in Albuquerque. Anna Lee was preceded in death by her husband, Thayer "Pete" Cates. She is survived by two daughters, Diana Dunbar and Vicki Herrera. Other surviving family members include, son-in-law Len Herrera, Roberta "Red" Martinez, grandchildren and their spouses, Eric & Tania Dunbar, Andrew & Yasmine Dunbar, Michael Higley, Jeffrey Herrera, and Daniele & Alex Lau. Great-grandchildren include Marcus and Avery Dunbar, Gabriel, Daniel and Connor Dunbar, Taryn and Kai Lau along with numerous nieces and nephews. Anna Lee retired as the Chief Deputy of the Supreme Court Clerks Office in Arizona. Anna Lee was an active member in numerous charitable organizations, which included Amaranth and Eastern Star where she held the highest offices attainable in these local organizations. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Diabetes Association, 2625 Pennsylvania NE, #225, Albuquerque, NM, 87110, in honor of Anna Lee Cates. Arrangements are entrusted to:
Daniels Family Funeral Services
4310 Sara Road SE
Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124
(505) 892-9920