Anna Victoria Welsh

Anna Victoria Welsh was born to the late Oscar Maysonet and the late Marcelina Vazquez on 4 May 1943 in Cataño, Puerto Rico. The Lord called her home to rest on 9 February 2024. Anna was preceded in death by her brother Victor Oscar Maysonet Vazquez.

Anna left her lasting memories with three beautiful children, Shirley (Freddie) Keys, Richard (Deana) Welsh, and Mailyn Welsh (Jeffrey Hearn). She was the proud grandmother of six (Mario, Anna, Collin, Jonah, David, Jessica) grandchildren, and three (James, Douglas, Dominic) great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her precious Chihuahua, Izzy.

Anna built her life as a very active and supportive military wife. Anna had an immense passion for her faith, her family, and the adventures of life. A big hearted and vibrant Anna did not shy away from fun. Memories of holidays in Iceland, in Puerto Rico, and even being the one and only barber for her son over the years. Her many hidden talents included gardening, sewing and even the skilled member of a bowling league. Anna was known for how she….

Tutored people in Spanish

Helped with numerus children all over the world at every duty station

Self-taught herself English , went back to school, taught pottery

Was a golf instructor

Managed base exchange jewelry dept

Meet my dad and 28 days later they were married February 14

Loved to dance

Very creative she was able to house an entire home by repainting the government furniture

Adventurous

Fearless

She lived the good life

Traveled all over the world Spain, Iceland, Belgium, Paris, Germany, Holland, Amsterdam, and many more

She was a very talented painter

Loved to travel

Great taste , style, grace

She could win a room with her smile or silly jokes

Loved animals

Supported our biker charities for 7years

Was my single parent program while at different duty stations she was the Family Readiness Group Leader for me

Worked at the post commissary

“Never took pain meds “ toughest lady

Richards football coach

She sewed all the uniforms and the flags for the cheerleader’s

While she was in rehab she got the others to do better

Anna always expressed her favorite past times would be the moments spent surrounded by her family and friends. She did not miss an opportunity to make even a stranger laugh, and there was no shortage of encouraging words. Anna loved sharing her coveted recipes and more than ready to feed the masses. She enjoyed watching daytime television, movies, a competitive round of cards, UNO, dominos and frequently exploring the world and its wonders.

If it was any one thing you could say, there was no argument that Anna genuinely loved others and she did not keep it a secret. To meet her would not be enough because she brought you right in with a warm embrace and “how are you doing darling?” and that was not rhetorical. If Anna asked, it mattered to her. If she saw a need, she could fulfill she did just that. It would be naïve but believable that she never had a worry because even in the midst of her biggest battles her first concern was the well-being of her family and friends.

Anna embodied qualities of unconditional love, strength of spirit, and generosity that extended beyond her immediate family but to her entire family and countless others. Her departure comes as a great shock and a deep wound for all that loved her. Her presence is missed, and her words are deeply imprinted on our hearts. We love you Mom, Grandma, and dear friend.