Alise Belle Anima

Alise Belle Anima, age 92, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023.  Alise was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 14, 1931.

Alise’s life passions were her art weaving, silk painting, traveling in her motorhome and serving as a spiritual advisor to anyone who needed guidance.  Alise’s most cherished art achievement was working with Judy Chicago on her “A Stitch in Time” project.  Alise spent several years creating the hand stitched “Now or Never” portion of the highly successful and world-renowned art exhibit.

Alise is survived by her son, David Lutz and daughters Linda Tope and Diane Ross.  She is also survived by 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Red Willow Hospice for taking care of our mother during the last six months of her life.  Anyone wishing to honor Alise can make donations to Red Willow Hospice.

The family would like to thank all those she embraced as friends, for the role they played in her life.

The family of Alise Belle Anima has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos.  866-657-4019 www.devargastaos.com