Francisco "Kiki" Javier Saenz

Francisco “Kiki” Javier Saenz, 62, entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He was a wonderful son, brother, and uncle, and he will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose C. Saenz Jr. and Guadalupe “Lupita” M. Gonzalez.

He is survived by his beloved sister, Paula Saenz-Ancheta, brother-in-law, Anaclato “Tony” Ancheta Jr. and his treasured niece and nephew, Anamaria “Sunshine” Ancheta and Anaclato “Trey” Ancheta III. In addition, his cousins, extended family members, and many friends will cherish and honor his memory.

Kiki was a volunteer firefighter with the Anthony Volunteer Fire Department from the early 1980s through the late 1990s. He was often featured in local news articles, from a school-bus rollover to chemical spills. He was frequently among the first to arrive on scene and would answer neighbors’ calls for help.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Sunset Funeral Homes–West. A Holy Mass (time pending) will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 324 Lincoln Street, Anthony, NM. Interment will follow at the Anthony Community Cemetery (time pending), N. 4th Street, Anthony, NM.

Services are entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes–West, 480 N. Resler Drive, El Paso, TX 79912. Please visit his online memorial at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.

May the Lord grant him eternal rest, may perpetual light shine upon him, and may his soul rest in peace. Amen.