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CATES -- Anna Lee Cates was born August 10, 1926, in Pullman, West Virginia to Noah and Lorena (Davis) Riggs. Anna Lee passed away on June 25, 2009, at Presbyterian Hospice in Albuquerque. Anna Lee was preceded in death by her husband, Thayer "Pete" Cates. She is survived by two daughters, Diana Dunbar and Vicki Herrera. Other surviving family members include, son-in-law Len Herrera, Roberta "Red" Martinez, grandchildren and their spouses, Eric & Tania Dunbar, Andrew & Yasmine Dunbar, Michael Higley, Jeffrey Herrera, and Daniele & Alex Lau. Great-grandchildren include Marcus and Avery Dunbar, Gabriel, Daniel and Connor Dunbar, Taryn and Kai Lau along with numerous nieces and nephews. Anna Lee retired as the Chief Deputy of the Supreme Court Clerks Office in Arizona. Anna Lee was an active member in numerous charitable organizations, which included Amaranth and Eastern Star where she held the highest offices attainable in these local organizations. A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Rio Rancho United Methodist Church, 1652 Abrazo Rd. NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Placement in the Rose Garden at Vista Verde Memorial Park will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Diabetes Association, 2625 Pennsylvania NE, #225, Albuquerque, NM, 87110, in honor of Anna Lee Cates. Those who wish to may send condolences to the family at www.danielsfuneral.com Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 (505) 892-9920
        Published on: Wed July 01, 2009