Anthony O. Marquez, 83, passed away at Miner’s Colfax Long-Term Care Center in Raton July 11, 2010.

He was born in Vermejo Park, N.M. June 13, 1927, to Josefita (Santistevan) and Epifanio Marquez.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Stella E. Marquez; infant son, Paul and brother, Gene Marquez.

Survivors are daughter, Diana Wanzo; sons, Ronald, Thomas, Rick (Char), Edward (Odel) and Christopher (Lucy Ann) Marquez; 15 grandchildren, four step grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Steve (Manuel) Marquez; sisters, Cristella (Victor) Cordova, Cornelia Vigil; sisters-in-law, Rose Marquez, Martha Aragon; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Tom Marquez, Jr., Denver; Clayton Marquez, Denver, Robert Lee, Denver; Anthony Marquez, Grand Junction; Christiano Marquez, Trinidad; Dominique Marquez, Trinidad and Dan Aragon, Denver.

Honorary pallbearers are Melon Galbadon, Trinidad; Harry Abeyta, Trinidad; Larry Joynor, Denver and Rio Martinez, Trinidad and Jeremy Chacon.

Funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday, July 15, 2010, at Holy Trinity Church.

Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery.

Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home.