Nathaniel “Nano” Toby Anaya, age 32, resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on December 2, 2019. He was born on May 20, 1987 to Brenda Pugh Herrera and Jim R. Anaya, and he married Amanda Anaya on July 23, 2016.
Nano is preceded in death by his grandparents, Octaviano and Liova Herrera. He is survived by his wife Amanda; parents Jim R. Anaya and Brenda Pugh Herrera; grandparents Natividad and Helen Anaya and Julianna Dorothy Johnson; siblings Amanda (Richard) Montoya and Tiffany Anaya (Tony) Anaya; nephews Antonio and Luka Ortiz; father – and mother-in-law Will, Katie Trujillo and brother-in-law; Vance along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends. Nano was a teacher and digital learning coach for the Santa Fe Public Schools. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico and his master’s degree from New Mexico Highlands University. He loved his students, coworkers and the communities he worked for. Nano also loved sports, dancing, music and playing roulette. He was a loving, caring and genuine person. He was inspirational and motivational, and he made everyone feel like family. He was everyone’s best friend, and his family and friends meant the world to him.
In lieu of flowers, Nano’s family requests donations to the Communities in Schools of New Mexico at www.cisnm.org/donate.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Maria De La Paz, followed by a Rosary at 10:00 a.m., with Mass starting at 10:30 a.m. and Interment following at Rivera Santa Fe Memorial Gardens.
Reception will take place at the Parish Hall at Santa Maria De La Paz after the Interment.
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| Name | Nathaniel "Nano" Toby Anaya |
| Date of Birth | May 20th, 1987 |
| Date of Death | December 2nd, 2019 |
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| Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Santa Fe | |
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417 Rodeo Road Santa Fe NM 87505 United States |
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My heart is with you Brenda and Jimmy, Helen and Lolly..... and the whole family. So very sorry to know of the loss of Nano...... prayers for some peace at this time
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Brenda, My deepest condolences on the passing of your son. I have not seen you for quite sometime and never met him. Such a short life for an individual that was giving to others through his teachings. RIP.
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My deepest regret for your loss. He was such a blessing to me and our school. I will always be grateful to him
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I met Nano as he was beginning his studies to become a teacher. I remember vividly his passion to become a teacher and mentor for students in his community. When Nano graduated I was honored to hire him and
have the privilege of working with him at Ramirez Thomas Elementary. His loving and caring impact on the students, staff and families of that community will always be remembered, cherished and appreciated.
Many prayers going out to Amanda and Nano’s family as you go through this most difficult time of loss. Nano will always be in my heart always
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To Nano's family and all who knew him, I write to extend my deepest condolences on behalf of all of us at Communities In Schools of New Mexico. He was a wonderful colleague and partner to the Communities In Schools team.
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Brenda my heart goes out to you and your loved ones. I never had the chance to meet your son Nathaniel but I felt I knew him from the way you spoke of him with such sparkle in your eyes. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort in the precious memories you and he created.
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To the family of Nano and everyone who knew him. I'm so sorry for your loss. He taught my daughter Santana so much at Ramirez Thomas. He'll be greatly missed. God speed, you earned your wings.
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Brenda and family, my heart goes out to you all. I’ve been praying for you all everyday since I heard about your loss. Although I’ve never met your son if he was anything like his mom he was an extraordinary man. May God give you peace and comfort.
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I am so soon for your loss. I had the privilege of working with Nano. He was a great teacher and I am sure he will live on in the hearts of all the students who had the great honor of having him as their teacher.
Adale Flores
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To the family of Nano I am so very sorry for your loss he was such a good person he had such a big heart I was one of the kids that he took care of at the Teen Center he was a good friend to all the teens over there God bless you.
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Mr.Anaya was an amazing man with a heart of gold he always put his school children first. Both my daughters have been taught and had the privilege to know Mr.Anaya. God bless the family always praying.
Chavez family
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Wow what a great tribute to remember his life on this Earth. Prayers for Amanda and the rest of his family.
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