Anela loved spending time with her family and community. She could be seen “taking a spin” around town with her friends. She also loved animals, especially her pets Nalu and Pennie. Anela was an avid cheerleader for anything that her children participated in, whether it was welding, or barbeque cook off team. Anela was part of the Band Booster Club in support of her daughter Sienna.

She also enjoyed having lunch in Beason’s Park with her son Colton. Anela kept her husband Clint busy creating home and backyard projects for them and the kids to enjoy. Anela and Clint also enjoyed sitting together to watch their favorite shows.

Anela was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Anela worked for the Columbus school district for over 15 years and most recently worked for the Colorado County Attorney’s office. Anela’s organizational skills have supported many teachers and staff over the years. Anela’s infectious laugh reminded us to live life to the fullest and be in the moment.

Anela was preceded in death by her grandfather Saturnino Tapangco, her grandmother Crispina Tapangco and her father Kimo Javier.

She is survived by her beloved husband Clint Barrett, her daughter Sienna Javier- Carter, her son Colton Carter, her stepson Cullen Barrett, her stepdaughter Calleigh Barrett, her mother Marilyn Tapangco, her dad Paul Dower, her sister Melissa Chang, her brother Boe Dower and numerous nephews, cousins, and inlaws.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 9, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Henneke Funeral Home on 1515 Montezuma St. in Columbus. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 10, 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 201 Veterans Dr. in Columbus. A burial will follow at Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus.

Pallbearers are Colton Carter, Cullen Barrett, Keith Potter, Robert Barrett, Jackson Jones, Jacob Jones, Elijah Chang and Joshua Tyrell. The honorary pallbearer is Boe Dower.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to St. Paul Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 267, Columbus.

Online condolences may be given at www.hennekefuneralhome. com.