Walter Anaya-Flores

Walter Anaya-Flores, age 88, passed away peacefully due to complications of diabetes at UVRMC surrounded by his family on March 17, 2014. He was born on July 20, 1925 in La Paz, Bolivia to Ernesto Anaya-Lopez and Felipa Flores-Urcullo. After graduating from school he joined the military service in Bolivia and later married Adela Peñaranda-Lazo, of Beni, Bolivia.

Walter and Adela become the parents of 4 children: Ariel Anaya of La Paz, Bolivia; Yasmin (Eduardo) Godinez of Provo, Utah; Roland (Cindy) Anaya of Provo, Utah; and Walter Jr. (Heidi) Anaya of Lehi, Utah. He has 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Walter was artistic in gothic art in his younger years. He loved the arts and won many awards for his works since early childhood. He was highly skillful and admired for his paintings of cathedral portals. He was an excellent father and provider and cared deeply for the wellbeing of his family. He loved all sports but was passionate for World Cup. He was also a strategic, creative, enthusiastic and successful business entrepreneur.

He served his country in the Bolivian Ministry of Exterior as Consul of Bolivia in Peru and for many years as an official in the Bolivian Customs Agency where he was awarded a distinguished scholarship award.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernesto and Felipa and by his brothers and sisters: Edmundo, Hugo, Rene, Carmela, Amalia, Laura and Herminia.

A graveside service will be held in his honor at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 24, 2014 at the Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State Street, Provo, Utah. Condolences may be sent online at www.bergmortuary.com.