Adrian Anaya, age 28

Lost to gun violence on August 15, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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  • Nickname:
    18 A Dub
    6 Perignon Gotti
    4 little big brother
    2 Brodie
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    6 energetic intelligent and kind
    10 So funny. He was the cutest kid ever
    8 always smiling
    2 joking
    6 laughing. Happy. Kind and gentle. Too adorable for his own good
    4 He was the most caring person
    3 His Daughters cherished him.
    2 He always protected his loved ones.
    3 He was so brave always fearless.
    4 He made everyone he knew feel special.
    2 His spirit was to big for this Earth
    2 He loved with all his heart.
    3 he did everything for his kids
    2 loving friend
    1 A hero
    2 very caring person, big heart
    1 so funny always cracking up
    1 He was a beast in da booth r.i.p lil brody A Dub
    2 a captivating soul
    2 the best type of friend you could ever ask for
    1 he would give you the literal shirt off his back
    1 always wanted everyone to be happy
    1 always the life of the party
    4 THE BEST BROTHER IN THE WORLD
    1 Adrian was a genuinely caring person.
    2 He was always brave
    1 He made everyone smile
    1 one of the best rappers in New mexico
    1 Had a heart of Gold
    1 Had the BEST laugh ever!
    1 He loved his son so much.
    1 He loved all his family members with all his heart and wore his emotions on his sleeve
    1 Our Guardian Angel
  • Occupation:
    2 Studio
    2 Music Artist
    2 Painter
  • Workplace:
    1 Skill trade
  • Schools attended:
    2 McKinley Middle School Del Norte High School
    2 Taylor Middle School
  • Comments:
    1 he was always real and a great friend
    1 he was always nice to everyone
    1 A father of 3 who loved his kids to the fullest
    1 He always stood up for anyone who was being bullied he cared a lot about people his heart was huge
    1 If you were down he really cared to help make you smile. His heart was huge.
    4 I miss you son....mom
    2 .. Always made me feel beautiful.. miss you dub
    1 You still and will always be one if the beat rappera in NM. miss you Adub
    1 very loving and caring person. always went over and beyond for anyone
    1 JUSTICE4ADRIAN
    1 Heart of Gold a legend
    1 Adrian was the best day ever! His kids adore him!
    1 I miss you so much brother
    2 His laugh lit up a room
    1 we live and miss you
    2 1020 🕯🕊 Praying for Justice🙏🏼
    1 We all love you so much Adrian, Never stop fighting for JUSTICE
    2 Rest In Peace big brother I will never forget you🕊❤️. JJ
    2 You are so missed. You WILL get justice it's all in time. ❤️❤️🙏🙏
    2 Funniest person ever
    1 God needed a Warrior and he got one in you RIP you are dearly missed
    1 we love you Adrian!❤️
    1 Gone But Never Forgotten
    1 #Justice4Adrian

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