Annie Ancheta

Annie passed away peacefully with family by her side. Annie was a loving, caring, giving mother and grandmother. She was crowned “Miss Philippines” in 1933, at the tender age of 16. She served as President for the Filipino Women’s Club of Salinas during 1954-1956. Annie was also Secretary for the 1st and 2nd Filipino Combat Infantry Regiment. As a little girl living in Boronda; she walked to Graves School in every kind of weather everyday. Later, she attended and graduated from Salinas High School and enjoyed taking fun classes at Hartnell College. Annie lived the simple life. She loved eating her sweet pastries, chicken BBQ’s, watching sports, listening to Hawaiian music and gardening in her yard. In her early years, she enjoyed dancing. “Mom, may the sunshine always shine on your beautiful face, you will be missed greatly by all" - “Aloha” She is survived by daughters Patricia Johnson of Salinas Karen Martinez and John Orfanides of Salinas sons Warren (Gloria) Ancheta of Hemet Johnny (Rose) Ancheta of Prunedale Jose (Bertha) Ancheta, Jr. of Salinas numerous grandchildren great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren brother Julian (Shirley) Avilla of Gilroy numerous nieces, nephews and other loving relatives preceded in death by husband Jose G. Ancheta son Jerry Ancheta siblings Peter, Rufina, Lucille and Louie Thursday April 15, 2010 , 1pm - 9pm at Healey Mortuary Click for Map and Directions Friday April 16, 2010 , 1pm at Healey Mortuary Click for Map and Directions at Garden of Memories Cemetery Click for Map and Directions