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Anna Federici Miser passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 18, 2002. She had recently celebrated her 90th birthday with her family. Born Anna Katherine Sbarra in Dawson, New Mexico on May 3, 1912, she was raised in Sugarite, New Mexico. Her father was Nicola Sbarra, and her mother was Marietta Grilli, both of whom came to the United States from Licianna, Massa Carrera, Italy. In 1931, Anna graduated from Raton High School. She then completed three years of nursesť training at Denver General Hospital in Colorado. She married Fred J. Federici, also of Dawson, in 1932. He later became a District Judge in Raton. They had one son, Fred J. Federici, Jr. Following a divorce in 1953, Anna married Allen F. Miser in 1962. Anna and Allen attended the Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Albuquerque. In 1955, Anna became Albuquerque's first female probation officer. She served with the probation office for 20 years, retiring in 1973. Anna is survived by her son, Fred; three grandchildren, Tara, Fred and Todd; and four great-grandchildren, all of whom loved her dearly. Anna will always be remembered for her lifelong kindness, charm and sense of humor. Friends and relatives may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Wednesday, May 22, 2002, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Lovelace Hospice Program, 5400 Gibson Blvd. SE, Siesta Hills Bldg. 1, Albuquerque, NM 87108. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd NE,
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