Anastacio Marquez

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 20, at Terpening & Son Chapel for Anastacio "Andy" Marquez of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Marquez, 78, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 peacefully and surrounded by family, after a brave battle with cancer.

Leslie Hendrix will officiate at the services with burial to follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren Eric and Brandon Carmichael, Colton Marquez, Jerrold Chavarria, and Melissa and Troy Brown.

Anastacio, better known as "Andy" or "Tacho" by those who knew and loved him, was born in Artesia on October 21, 1938 to Antoclo Marquez and Luz (Montoya) Marquez. He grew up in Artesia and worked in the oilfield, finishing his career with Dean's Electric.

Andy married Maria Elisa Romero on May 28, 1960 and together they began a 57 year adventure building their family. Andy enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, horseback riding and team roping. Andy loved to tinker and strived to instill in his children and grandchildren a strong work ethic. He was a New Mexico chile enthusiast and loved to sample and critique different dishes. You could find him engaged in a stimulating political conversation or just talking cowboys, either way, he was a gentle soul loved by many.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Ike Marquez; two sisters Cecelia Navarette and Lupe Romero; and infant son David Marquez.

Andy is survived by his wife Elisa; five children Patsy Galvan, Anastacio Marquez Jr., Michael (Jennie) Marquez, Olivia (Frank) Rolon, Christina (David) Marquez; his brothers Sammy Marquez, Tony Marquez and Rudy Marquez; sister Virgie Velarde; and 14 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

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