Richard Anglada

Richard Anglada, 77, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, in Roswell, New Mexico. Please take a moment to share a kind thought or memory with Richard’s family at www.andersonbethany.com. A rosary and mass will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, beginning at 1:30 PM, at Assumption Catholic Church, located at 2808 North Kentucky Ave, in Roswell, New Mexico. An interment will follow at McBride Cemetery. On August 23, 1947, Richard was born to Tito and Lucy Anglada in Taos, New Mexico. After graduation, Richard joined the United States Army; during his service, he received several awards, including a Bronze Star, an Air Metal, and a Purple Heart. He married the love of his life, Marianne, on March 25, 1969, in Alamosa, Colorado. Richard and Marianne were members of the Assumption Catholic Church Parish. He was involved in many volunteer activities, including Chaves County Veterans and First Tee Golf Program, and was a coach for Little League baseball; he was also a Past Exalted Ruler for the Elks Lodge 969; he volunteered for many charities, including Elks for Vets and Elks for Wounded Warriors. Upon retirement from the United States Postal Service, Richard spent many days doing things he loved, including golfing, traveling, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; they truly were the lights of his life. Those left to eternally treasure and cherish memories of Richard are the love of his life, Marianne Anglada; children, Kris Torres (Roy) and Keith Anglada; grandchildren, Tia Torres, Dominic Anglada, Jeremy Flores (Kasdadie), Lexi Pruitt (Cameron), Kristina Backues (Bubba), and Natalie Anglada (CeeJay); great-grandchildren, Joel Duruaku, Everlee Pruitt, Oberyn Pruitt, and Noah Backues; siblings, Harold Anglada (Beatrice), Archie Anglada (Cynthia), Emily Bailey (Tim), and Debbie Anglada; godson, Hugh Burt III; several nieces and nephews; and Kylie, his beloved pet. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Tito and Lucy Anglada; grandparents, Ramon and Lisaida Anglada and Emilio and Ignacia Sanchez; and sibling, Agnes Romero. Honored to serve as pallbearers for Richard will be Pat Sanders, Gilbert Licon, Tom Dick, Brad Jeffers, Clay Barnhill, and Daniel Apodaca. Richard’s family would like to thank Dr. Khorsand and the staff at Kymera, the Gentiva Hospice team, and Father Jaroslaw Nowacki. In lieu of flowers, the Anglada family asks that you donate to the Chaves County Veterans Association in his honor. This tribute was written in love and honor of Richard, by his family.

Richard Anglada

August 23, 1947 - April 7, 2025