SFC Edilberto Mate Anover Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

SFC Edilberto “Ed” Mate Anover, Jr., son of Edilberto Mate Anover, Sr., and Rosemarie Theresa Arandain, was born December 29, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Due to his father being in the Navy, Ed grew up well-traveled, but because he spent the majority of his early years in Hawaii, he claimed Hawaii as his home. The family then settled in California where Ed graduated from high school and college. While in California, Ed worked for Jim Bean Corporation for 10 years before he enlisted in the United States Army. He had served in the Army for 25 years, of which the last 4 years have been at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; Ed had attained the rank of Sergeant First Class. For his faithful service, Ed earned several awards and commendations. On February 12, 2016, Ed was united in marriage to Veronica Ann Byrd in St. Louis, Missouri. In his spare time, Ed loved to be outdoors fishing and cooking. Ed also enjoyed watching his Saints play football. His life revolved around his family. He had a strong passion for helping others, which stemmed from his personal relationship with God. Ed had made a profession of faith and he faithfully attended Tabernacle Baptist Church in Lebanon, Missouri. Ed went home to be with his Lord Tuesday, November 22, 2016, in the University of Missouri Hospital Systems, in Columbia, Missouri having attained the age of 54 years. He will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved him. Ed leaves to cherish his memory, his wife: Veronica Anover of Waynesville, MO; three children: Steven Warzee (Lauren) of Sonora, CA, Leroy Byrd (Yvonne) of Whiteman AFB, Knob Noster, MO and Erika Petty of Waynesville, MO; seven grandchildren; four sisters: Leigh Bedard of Mooresville, NC, Elena Kimbrell (Rod), Anjanette Chavez (Fred) and Dawn McCasland (James) all of Ruidoso, NM; one brother: Chad Anover (Lisa) of Mt. Ulla, NC; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Edilberto Mate Anover, Sr., and Rosemarie Theresa Arandain. Ed was a very friendly and loving man. We will miss him here, but Heaven has gained an angel.

SFC Edilberto Mate Anover Jr.

December 29, 1961 - November 22, 2016