Ana Eva Hirschfeld

1935-2022

Ana Eva Hirschfeld

Ana Eva Hirschfeld, 87, a resident of Belen, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 16, 2022.

She was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters, the Legion of Mary, the Widow’s Mite and a prayer group of friends that would meet on Fridays to pray the rosary.

Ana was a devoted Catholic, and instilled her love and faith in the Lord to all her children and to whomever was lucky enough to know her.

Ana was a foster grandparent at La Merced Elementary for 15 years; she so loved the children.

Ana was preceded in death by her father, Jose Silva; her mama, Tillie Silva; brother, David Silva; brother and sister-in-law, Porfirio and Amelia Silva; sons, Randy Silva and Rodney Hirschfeld; grandson, Jason Marquez; great-granddaughter, Azalea Hirschfeld; and sons-in-law, Robert Jaramillo and James Sanchez.

She is survived by daughter-in-law, Sylvia Silva; son, Jacob Hirschfeld; son, Joseph Hirschfeld and wife, Lenora; daughter, Brenda Sanchez; daughter, Angel Marentes and husband, Al; daughter, Sophia Marquez and husband, Glen; daughter, Paula Rodriguez and husband, Steve; son, Ben Hirschfeld; daughter, Stella Rangel; daughter, Fran Harris; son, Larry Moya and wife, Kim; and son, John Serna and wife, Monica.

Also surviving are 26 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Services for Ana will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. A visitation will take place at 9 a.m., followed by a Rosary at 9:30 a.m. A Mass will be recited at 10 a.m. An inurnment will take place following the Mass at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave., 505-864-4448, where an online guest register is available at noblin.com.

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