Paul D Anaya

Anaya, Paul D.
78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2014.  Paul or "Mr. Shine" as he was affectionately known for that grin that was like the Sunshine, was reunited in Heaven with his parents; his beloved wife, Lena Anaya; his sister, Lucaria Vega; and his brothers, Valentine "Tiny" Anaya; Luis Anaya, and Phillip "PT" Anaya. Paul was born in Socorro, NM on June 21, 1936 to Felipe and Maria (Gonzales) Anaya. He was a  lifelong resident of Socorro. He retired from New Mexico Tech after 35 years of service. Paul also served and retired from the National Guard. He was a member and at one time President of the Socorro Warrior Booster Club. Alongside his brothers, Paul was part of the "Chain Gang" for many Warrior football games. He was an avid sports fan and coached baseball and football for many  pinon and little league teams. In his older years, Paul was still an avid sports fan, rooting for his Socorro Warriors, Dallas Cowboys, and his NY Yankees. He enjoyed visiting the Casino occasionally and listening to his Spanish music which brought back so many memories of dancing with his love, Lena. His devotion to San Miguel Church and his faith in God always sustained him. He was the oldest of 10, and he and his siblings have left quite an Anaya legacy for all to remember and cherish. Paul is survived by his devoted children, Paul Anaya Jr. and wife Louise; and Arlene Lindsey - Torres and husband, Tony; his brothers, Narciso; Gilbert and wife, Pricilla; and Leroy and wife, Frances; his sisters, Annie; and Debbie and husband, Charles; and many other loving family members, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Grandpa "Sunshine" will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Neil and wife, Jennifer; Mark; John; Derrick and wife, Ashley; Brett; and Aubry; and his great grandchildren, Christian; Bradley; Juliana; Khloe; and Kylee. A Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2014 from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm at the Daniels Family Funeral Services - Socorro Chapel, 309 Garfield St, Socorro. The Holy Rosary will be recited also on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 7:00 pm at San Miguel Catholic Church, 403 El Camino Real, Socorro. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, October 6, 2014 at 9:00 am at San Miguel Catholic Church with Father Andrew Pavlak as celebrant. Interment will take place in the San Miguel Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers are Derrick Anaya, Brett Anaya, Saloman Montano Jr., Neil Montoya, Mark Montoya, John Lindsey, and Tony Torres.  Honorary pallbearers Narciso Anaya, Gilbert Anaya, and Leroy Anaya. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Paul's care has been entrusted to:  
Daniels Family Funeral Services
309 Garfield St
Socorro, NM 87801
575-835-1530