Anita Marie Groves

December 24, 2019

Anita Marie “Annie” Duarte Groves Anita Marie “Annie” Duarte Groves, age 62, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at her home in Apple Valley, California after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was born January 24, 1957, in Superior, to Ruben and Mary Jessie Duarte. She was a 1976 graduate of Superior High School and 1978 graduate of Central Arizona College and briefly attended Arizona State University. She married Robert Groves on December 22, 1979, in Superior. She worked as a care provider with various facilities, displaying a wonderful knack for helping others. Anita truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; visiting with friends and family, slumber parties with granddaughters, telling jokes and dancing. Anita had a bright and energetic personality and was known for her ability to sense when people needed her help. She touched many lives with her generosity and passion for life. Anita is proceeded into death by her parents Ruben and Mary Jessie Duarte, sister Ruby Maldonado, son Richard “Moose” Groves. She is survived by her husband Robert Groves of 40 years, son Robert Groves Jr. (Amy), granddaughters Cadence and Cambria Groves, brothers Dr. Fred Duarte (Bobra) and Ruben Duarte (Christine), sisters Martha Guzman (late Candelario), Dolores Groves (Mike), Andrea Kipp (Matt), and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Celebration of life was held at Victor Valley Memorial in Victorville, California on January 10, 2020 with various family members and friends.