He was born February 10, 1955 in Fort Ord, California. Anthony is survived by his mother, Lucile Contreras; brother, Orlando Contreras; sisters, Velda Chavez and Loana Noah; nieces, Tanya Hayes and McKinsey McGowan; nephews, Reed McGowan, Shelsy Noah, Hayley Noah and Davis Contreras; close family friend, Mary L. Stigent; and his love, Mina Hdaymyind.