Manuel Anaya-Molina, 61, passed away on February 4, 2022, at his home in Bazine, Kansas.  He was born on September 15, 1960, in Chihuahua, Mexico the son of Francisco and Cruz (Molina) Anaya-Flores.

He was an operator and floor hand in the oil field and an all-around excellent handyman known for his hard-work habit, but also able to relax as he was an avid fisherman and loved to take his family fishing. Manuel was full of love and life and will be greatly missed by his friends and family.

Manuel is survived by his partner of many years, Rosa Santoyo of Bazine; four sons, Manuel (Elivia), Frankie, Norman (Ruby) and Christian (fiancé, Kaleign) Anaya; daughter, Mariana Flor Anaya all of Oklahoma; three brothers, Jorge Anaya of Jaurez, Mexico, Julian and Ernesto Anaya both of Oklahoma; and his special family, Jose, Alex, Saul (Taylor), Debo, and Emma Rivera, Samuel Sargent (Lauren), Anna Stout (Talon) all of Kansas; his niece, Krystal Anaya; his nephew, Herman Anaya; and 15 grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service will be on Saturday, February 5, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City. Visitation will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City on Friday, February 4th, 2022, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.