10/25/2026
As 2026 begins to draw to a close, we pause to remember and celebrate the lives of two of Anchuca's most loyal friends and supporters, Nancy Neilsen and Victor LaGarde.
Nancy was a true friend of this house. She came back to us time and again over many decades, and each visit felt less like serving a guest and more like welcoming a beautiful soul back home. Her warmth and loyalty to Anchuca will be deeply missed, and her memory will live on through her soulmate Ray and their many family members and loved ones.
Victor was the same kind of friend, faithful and generous with his continuous support. He returned nearly every week with his family for Sunday brunch. We were lucky to count him among our regulars. His absence will be deeply felt, and his memory will live on through his amazing wife Glenda and their many family members and loved ones.
Anchuca is a place built on people, stories, celebrations, and rich experiences that remain long after each visit. Nancy and Victor are now both forever part of Anchuca's story. We're grateful for the time shared with each of them, and for their unwavering support of this house, whose Choctaw name means "happy home."