Linda was born in Phoenix, Arizona on April 25, 1950 to Piedad and Mary Anaya. She was 1 of 13 children. She met her husband at a wedding and they dated for 4 years. On September 28,1968 she married Ruben Odogui. Together they raised 6 children and 3 grandchildren.
Linda is survived by her children Ruben R. Odogui, Alvin Odogui (Vero), Rachel Bejarano (Mario), Olivia Navarro (Michael), Adrian Odogui (Corina), and Jacob Odogui (Claudia). Her 24 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Her brothers Steve Anaya, David Anaya, and sisters Frances Aroz, and Lupe Archuleta. She is preceded in death by her parents Piedad and Mary, her brothers Ladislado (Lalo), Gilbert, Jerry, her sisters Maria "Rosie" Anaya, Maria Valencia, Mary Lopez, Gloria Gonzales, and Jenny Anaya.
Linda was a devoted Christian who loved to sing and worship the lord. She and her husband Ruben would travel to Mexico and minister. They would visit and pray for many people and saw the lord move. Her favorite verse was Psalms 51:10 - Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Linda fought many battles in her life, but remained true to the lord, her faith and strength taught many that no matter what we go through and no matter how hard things may get, trust in the lord with all your heart. On a recent trip to Payson with her children, she was asked what her favorite thing that Ruben, her husband, ever did for her. She said He showed me love.
The love she was shown became the example she followed in how she loved others.
