SWASAP News

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your condolences, thoughts and most of all your prayers. Many of you are in shock and have asked for information about Eddie’s sudden death. Eddie’s illness was fast and furious.  He was diagnosed with a viral infection on Wednesday, March 31st.  On Good Friday, April 2nd, he went to the hospital ER.  He was admitted with pneumonia.  His condition seemed to get better but then the infection went septic and complications began.   On Wednesday, April 7th, Eddie went into cardiac arrest and he passed away. 

We know that as a TRIO family we have so many good memories which we will always treasure. We know that each and every one of you has a special memory of Eddie and that he touched your lives just as he touched ours. 

Eddie is survived by his children Edward, Eric, Engelica, his grandchildren Lexi, Ariella, John, and Jordan, his mother, one brother, six sisters, and his wife Norma.

Sincerely,
The LEARN Inc. Staff 

Lee Ann Clark 
Educational Opportunity Assistant Director

Esmeralda Benitez
Talent Search Assistant Director

From the Lubbock online news:

CHANGING LIVES: LATE HISPANIC LEADER HELPED CHANGE THE FUTURE FOR MANY
Eddie Anaya, who emigrated from Mexico with his family in the 1950s and became the executive director of LEARN Inc., changed his life by getting an education and then established a 30-year career in which he helped others do the same.

The crowd at his funeral Monday, April 12, overflowed St. Joseph’s Catholic Church as they reflected on the life of the community leader. 

To view the rest of the article click here:  http://www.lubbockonline.com/stories/041310/loc_605380284.shtml