Anna Mascareñas 90, died on May 8th, 2025. She was born in Chama, Colorado on April 18th, 1935, to Alfonso and Maggie Sanchez. On May 14th, 1955, Anna married Fred Mascareñas in Laramie. She was a longtime member of St. Laurence O’Toole Church and the Alter and Rosary Society.
Anna is survived by her husband Fred, four sons, Ernie (Carmen), Larry (Arlene), Gerry, and Michael (Katja Cooper) Mascareñas, one daughter Marlene Mascareñas, five grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren, one brother Steve (Charlene) Sanchez.
Anna is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Stella Suazo, brother-in-law Candido Suazo, and numerous other relatives.
The recitation of the rosary will be on Wednesday May 14th at 5:00 P.M. Funeral will be on Thursday May 15th at 10:00 A.M., both at St. Laurence O’Toole Church. Interment will follow at Greenhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Laramie, 1754 Centennial Dr. Laramie, WY.
Gerry … my condolences. Your mom always had a smile and a hug for me. When I was 16, I worked with her at Ideal. Through the years I would see her at mass, and lately at breakfast. I’m sure you all are devastated, but know that she is now in Gods embrace. RIP Ms Anna. Paula Sanchez Peine
Anna was such a fun, kind woman with a big heart. I'm sorry for your loss, all of you.
Such a kind person, always made me feel good visitng with her. You will be missed.
My condolences to the family, 🙏 May she RIP 🙏
So sorry to hear this . ANNA WAS A WONDERFUL CARING PERSON. SHE WILL BE MISSED. SENDING PRAYER TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS. ANAMARIA SANDOVAL
Tom and I send our thoughts and prayers to your family. We loved seeing Anna at Mass. Tom and Laura Gaddis
My sincere condolences to your family. Anna was present at so many events at the church and performed her ministerial duties from her heart.
My heartfelt condolences to the family. I met her thru our lady of Guadalupe and enjoyed talking to her. She will be missed.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to your family. We loved Anna so much not just as a cousin but as a trusted and warm person to our family, especially in times of need. She was like a second mother to me and my siblings as we grew up together. Anna was always a caring and helpful person and she was SO SMART!! We will miss Anna. God bless all of you at this time. Rosana, Vivian, Carla and Patrick Sanchez
Sorry for your loss..I worked with Anna at Ideal she was a good person and enjoyed being around her. She will be missed.
RIP MY FRIEND YOU WILL BE MISSED BY YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY AND HUSBAND GOD BLESS YOU
I did not know your Mom, but she had to be amazing to raise such caring children. Gerry, my thoughts are with you and your family.
We send our heartfelt condolences. We will miss our weekly phone calls. Rest on peace beautiful Anna. My dad Ernie will miss you & loved you dearly.
Marlene, so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. She was a loving gentle soul, she was funny and loved her family. She told great stories. Good bless her soul. She is resting in peace. I hope it gives you some peace that she is no longer suffering.
Thank you Cindy. I’ve never experienced such pain. It’s gonna be a tough road ahead without my momma to talk to. I was blessed to have her as long as I did. Thank you for your kind words.
Thank you Cindy. It’s definitely the hardest thing I’ve ever experienced. It’s going to be hard not to be able to talk to my momma. Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it.
Deepest condolences to the Mascarenas family. Anna will be so missed. She was such a joy to work with at Ideal and always had a smile to share. May her smile light up Heaven as well.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Anna was a huge part of our lives and will remain in our lives forever. ❤️ May she rest in peace & may the perpetual light shine upon her. 🙏🏻
Aunt Anna, May God give you rest and peace after a life of giving to so many.
So sorry to hear of Anna’s passing. May she rest in peace! Condolences to all her family and friends.! Jr and Rose Martinez.
You have my deepest condolences. Sometimes there are no words for sympathy. Please know that I’m sure a lot of people will remember working with Anna at Ideal. Those are great memories. She is now in her perfect form and sitting next to Jesus.
Fred, Ernie, Gerry, Larry, Marlene & Michael, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will treasure the wonderful visits I had with her the last few years. Stay strong. Bobby and I will see you all Thursday. RIP Anna
To all of Anna’s beautiful family! Anna was one of my favorite people in St Laurence O’Toole parish. She had the sweetest smile and I just knew it was going to be a good day when I saw her. Anna and Fred were just the perfect couple. I have such great memories of you And think of you os often. May Anna rest in the peace and love o Virgin Mary and Jesus. Love and prayers . Sandy Aguilar
Our most sincere condolences for your loss. We will always remember Anna from family get togethers. She was always so nice and easy to talk to. May she rest in the loving arms of our dear Lord Jesus. She will be missed.
Gerry,so sorry to hear about your mom. I am glad I got to visit with her a couple of weeks ago. We had a great conversation about Chama and early days in Laramie.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I would serve with her at masses and she was always so kind. She had a smile of her face whenever I saw her. God bless her soul and God watch over her family.