In Memoriam
Anna Frances Hurtado (Barney), July 1, 1939 – November 13, 2024
Anna Frances Hurtado, born to Julia Ione (Hawley) and Theodore Larry Barney in Klamath Falls, Oregon, on July 1, 1939, was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She passed away surrounded by love, leaving a legacy that touched the lives of all who knew her.
On May 17, 1958, Anna married the love of her life, Ned Lewis Hurtado Jr., fondly known as “Butch,” in Reno, Nevada. Together, they built a life centered on family, faith, and community. They lived in Sprague River and Warm Springs, Oregon, raising a family and creating a network of love that extended across Alaska, Canada, Arizona, and everywhere in between. Their many travels to rodeos and family gatherings built lifelong connections with siblings, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Anna dedicated her career to her community, working at Warm Springs Housing Authority, Kah-Nee-Ta Resort, Rainbow Market, Warm Springs Composite Products, and the 509-J School District. She also served as a foster care provider and cattle rancher’s wife. Yet, her life’s true work was her ministry, sharing her love for God and her kindness with all she met. Whether sitting in the announcer’s stand timing rodeos or gathering her family for gospel songs, Anna’s faith was her guiding light.
Known for her beautiful singing voice, Anna found great joy in worshiping alongside her brothers and sisters in Christ. She often offered comfort to others through prayer and song, lifting spirits and providing strength in times of need. Later in life, she enjoyed visiting other elders throughout the Pacific Northwest, spreading joy, laughter, and music.
A lover of classic Western movies, a good yard sale, and Dairy Queen vanilla cones with nuts, Anna had a knack for finding joy in life’s simple pleasures.
Anna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, her parents, her sister Pamela Louis, and her brothers Larry Barney and Victor Barney. She is survived by her sister Donna Converse, her brother Larry Lugo, and her children Desiree, Fay, Raymond, Theodore, and Buffy. Her legacy lives on through her grandchildren—Trevor Hurtado, Shyrelle Hurtado, Joshua Smith, Paige Smith, Dustin Suppah, Lacy Hurtado, Ivarene Hurtado, Ted Barney, and Thunder Hurtado—and her great-grandchildren, along with the many children she fostered and cared for over her lifetime.
Anna’s family invites everyone to celebrate her life with hymns, prayer, and the joy that she shared so freely.
