He was born on August 14, 1936 to Mr. Idelfonso Anaya (RIP) and Mrs. Romana Gonzalez Anaya (RIP), of Primera, Texas.
Left behind to cherish his loving memory are his brother Isaias Anaya and sister Tomasa Moreno; his nine children: Ramon Anaya (Concepcion), Idelfonso Anaya (Rosalinda), Juan Anaya Jr. (Rosa), Felipe Anaya (Lorena), Margarita Gonzalez Anaya (Jose), Rogelio Anaya (Leticia), Evangelio Anaya, Jaime Anaya (Elizabeth) and Benito Anaya. He is also survived by over 50 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A visitation for Juan will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with a prayer service from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Heavenly Grace Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 26873 N. White Ranch Road, La Feria, Texas 78559. On Thursday, April 25, the chapel doors will open at 10:00 a.m. and chapel service will occur at 1:00 p.m. followed by a burial at Restlawn Memorial Park, 14166 US-83 BUS, La Feria, Texas 78559.