Maria Anita Banegas

Maria Anita Banegas but most knew her by "Annie", was 87 born in Phoenix, Arizona to Maria Aglay Aledo Lopez and Margarito Aledo February 16, 1938. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Gilberto, Sister Teresita, Childern Ramon, Teresa, Cecilia, Ernestine, Grandchildren Roy, Monica, Raymond and Great grandson Misael. She is survived by her brother Fidel Abilio, Daughters Carmen Escontias, and Margaret Melendez. Annie has 17 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren, and a very long line of extended family she loved dearly. Family near and far was the most important thing to her. Her strength, love, and generosity came naturally and so effortlessly. Her love for music, dancing, unity, and a good old time was something she made sure to pass down to us all. Annie's humor and laughter were contagious and unwavering. She is absolutely the queen to this family and will be missed tremendously but truly NEVER forgotten. Annie's life was a gift from God, and we are all grateful he saw fit to share such an amazing gift to our family.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 10AM will be a visitation and rosary prayers at 11AM with a funeral service beginning at 11:15AM at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Burial will be held at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery following services and a Celebration of Annie’s Life to follow after that.