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ANNA HIGH-ESPARZA Obituary

ANNA RUTH (ANNIE) HIGH-ESPARZA McALLEN - Anna Ruth (Annie) High-Esparza, 57, died peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2015 at Paxvilla Hospice Center in McAllen. Born in Mascot, PA. She was the daughter of Melvin and Anna (Zook) High. She was a loving mother, adoring grandmother, sweet sister, precious daughter, and honored wife. She loved to the care for others, singing and playing her guitar in her blue jeans and cowgirl boots, singing a great country song and good ole gospel hymns, feeding the homeless, and honoring our US Military Veterans. Annie fought a courageous fight with cancer for 9 years. She is survived by her husband Martin Esparza, two children; Stephanie Crabtree and Josh Crabtree, four grandchildren; Aliyah Garza, Kaitlyn Crabtree, Madison Crabtree and Landon Crabtree, Parents; Melvin and Anna High, six brothers; Melivn Jr., Mervin, LeRoy, Carl, John, and Victor High, five sisters; Clair High, Linda Hough, Sarah King, Carolyn Quintanilla and Sandra Guardiola. Visitations will begin today, Thursday, May 21, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service being officiated by her father Rev. Melvin High at Ceballos Funeral Home of McAllen. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, May 22, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Ceballos Funeral Home of McAllen. A private cremation will follow for Mrs. Esparza Funeral arrangements and services were entrusted to the care of Ceballos Funeral Home of McAllen. Sign the guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

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Published by The Gazette on May 21, 2015.

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Martin Esparza husband

May 2, 2025

It's 11yrs since you went with God I miss you so much you are and always will be my wife I love you so much some times I wish we were together but one day we will it's in God hands. One day still love you forever

Martin Esparza

May 22, 2024

Hey mama this is Martin your husband I miss you very much. We lived a great life. I wish you were still here I walk with half a heart

Joshua Crabtree

March 31, 2020

Thank you Martin for taking care of her. I was thinking about the both of you a few weeks ago.

Martin

March 30, 2020

Your a Great wife!!!!!!

martin esparza

September 9, 2015

I miss you so much my love,best friend,wife,mother.i am so lonely but i know you are not hurting anymore.and now in gods right hand. Love u. ( forever) babe

martin esparza

September 9, 2015

I miss you so much my love,best friend,wife,mother.i am so lonely but i know you are not hurting anymore.and now in gods right hand. Love u. ( forever)

martin Esparza

August 31, 2015

My wife is the most beautiful women in the world and great wife.we done everything together for 9years.good or bad she is a great lady and the world has lost an angle. To my wife ( forever.)

Claudine Stewart

May 21, 2015

So sorry for your loss, but God has her now and that is something to rejoice about. Praise God for his mercy. May the Lord give you comfort and peace

Juan Cazares

May 21, 2015

Rest in peace Annie, hope to see you sometime. You left a mark on this earth, you will be missed. Juan Cazares Jr.

May 21, 2015

Our Condolences to the High-Esparza family from the staff at Regional Nursing Services

Lisa (Hough) Gugel

May 21, 2015

Sending my love and prayers of comfort to you all. I have many fond memories of Aunt Anna Ruth. I remember when Grandpa, Aunt Anna and Stephanie flew up to Missouri to be with us! And her laugh, I loved her laugh back then. Wishing I could be with you. Love you dearly!

Jessica Moreno

May 21, 2015

We love you, my condolences to the family. She was a very strong woman. May God bless you all and be with you in this hard time.

Becky Naylor

May 21, 2015

I didn't really know ana ruth. But i talked to her a couple times. her mom and dad are my spiritual grandparents all my life. May you Rest in Peice. You will always be remembered.

Joshua Crabtree

May 21, 2015

Love you mom. Thank you for believing in me and letting me be me. You will be missed.

Sandra V Serna

May 21, 2015

My Condolences to Anna Ruth's family. I can't tell you the last time I saw her, but I also have very fond memories of my Sorenson friend,,, May the Lord bless you and your family.

Theresa Tarver

May 21, 2015

I remember Anna Ruth from school. My condolences go out to her family.

Theresa Tarver

May 21, 2015

Stephanie, May God's love comfort you and give you peace. Praying for all the family...
Love,
Michelle (Bentley) Rodriguez and family

Ginger Malone Walker

May 21, 2015

Anna Ruth! I just want your family to know the very fond memories I have of you as we grew up together at Sorensen! I always looked forward to seeing my pigtailed friend when school started, anxious to see if they were any longer than the last school year! The one time I remember getting in trouble in Mrs. Rydl's class, was for messing with Anna Ruth's pigtails as they fell behind her on my desk! I was not pulling them, just amazed! Mrs. Rydl thought I was not paying attention! I remember going out to Ruth Ann's house and all of us playing together. We even wore identical dresses to school one year! I too went through cancer, in 2006. I did speak to her once when she was first diagnosed, not quite ready to talk. Just the thought of her sweet face, deep voice and long piggy tails, makes me smile! May God Bless each of you as you remember the Love and Time you shared, knowing you will see her again.
Sincerely,
Ginger

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