Anna Maria was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on June 27, 1970. She is survived by her parents, Robert and Estela (Perez) Vasquez. Her sister Andrea V. Robinson, brother-in-law, Guffie Robinson, her only niece Monica Robinson, and Godsons Justin Saucedo, Adam Rosas, and Christian Pruneda. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Arnulfo Perez and Rebecca Perez, and her paternal grandparents, Francisco Vasquez, Jr. and Margarita Vasquez. Paul Bearers: Nathan Davis, Michael Limon, Steve Pruneda, Christian Pruneda, Leroy Rodela, and David Eric Vasquez. Honorary Paul Bearers: Guffie Robinson and Frank Vasquez, Sr. Anna exhibited her independent spirit at a very young age by walking at eight months and talking in complete sentences by 18 months. She was an active child, dancing ballet folklorico, playing kickball, and soccer. Following in the steps of her family’s lineage of musicians and love for music, she was a member of the Lanier High School band and played the flute. She enjoyed the spirit and energy the band brought to the football games. She worked hard to prepare for band competitions and was awarded a medal for her superior performance. After graduating from Lanier High School, “Class of 88,” she moved to Lubbock, Texas, to attend Texas Tech University. “Guns Up!” During the summer, while attending Texas Tech, she worked as a Claims Assistant for State Farm Insurance. She moved back to Austin, and at the age of 23, purchased her first home. She worked at Motorola, then began her career as a public servant, working for the State of Texas. She worked at the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife and the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, dedicating 12 years to state service. Anna was very creative and enjoyed crafting as a hobby. She truly enjoyed making mums for her cousin’s football games and graduations. With her impeccable organizational skills, she planned and assisted in planning many parties, dinners, vacations, weddings, and activities for her family. Anna also loved camping, enjoyed time on the lake in their family boat, football season weekends were a must; Saturdays were rooting on the “Red Raiders,” and recently rooting for Deion Sander’s Colorado Buffaloes; with Sunday’s saved for the Dallas Cowboys, regardless of their record. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and having the perfect table setting to enjoy the fruits of her labor, paired with fine wine of course. Anna also enjoyed music, an eclectic array of artists, such as: Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears, Erasure, The Cure, Information Society, INXS, The Smiths, Prince, Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind and Fire, The Gypsy Kings, Jill Scott, and Ella Fitzgerald, to name a few. With that, she also enjoyed dancing and having a cocktail or two. Throughout life, Anna faced many challenges and always handled them with courage and faith. In 2006, she received news that she was in renal failure and in 2009 received a kidney from her cousin Frank Vasquez, Sr. Because of this, she and Frank had a special bond. She had an infectious smile and laugh that would light up the room. She was kind, caring, loving, and a giver. Although she didn’t have children of her own, she was blessed with many “littles” in her family. She was a mother figure in all aspects of what that entails. She had plenty to offer, hugs and kisses, quiet talks full of advice or just listening, of course, scolding, when necessary, but out of love. The door to her home was always open, whether it be for a day or two, or longer if you needed. She loved her friends and family fiercely and expressed it regularly. To know her was to love her and be loved by her, unconditionally. She encouraged her parents to enjoy life but to also take care of their health. She was the best big sister Andrea could ever ask for and the best “Tia Anna” Monica could have. Her absence will be greatly felt by those left behind to honor her memory. Included are lots of aunts and uncles, thirty first cousins, a host of extended cousins and friends. Fly high with the angels Anna! Visitation Service for Anna will be held on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 from 5:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with Recitation of The Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Mission Funeral Home, 1615 E. Cesar Chavez, Austin, Texas 78702. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Friday, May 3rd, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 2208 E. 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78702 Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery, 3650 S. IH-35, Austin Texas 78704.