As a young boy Antonio became an orphan leaving his grandmother, aunt and uncle to raise him on La Esperanza now known as La Puerta a small "Rancho" in Mexico. Antonio had a heart for animals, especially horses. He owned a horse (El Caballo) when he was a young man, he made the decision to sale it a little before getting married to Juana.
He was very proud of his heritage and where he came from, Antonio's greatest love was his family. As the years went by he stood by his heritage, every chance he had he would start conversations with people and ask questions that would help him meet long lost relatives. As crazy as it sounds, in doing this he was able to meet several long lost relatives on both sides of the family. The more he searched the more he found, and even if it lead him to a dead end he would take a few steps back and recollect himself and continue the search. He kept in contact with his half-brothers and sisters from his fathers second marriage.
Antonio was inspired by his heritage music, "A El le encantaba la musica Ranchera". He loved to sing and before marrying he would cross the river with some friends to attend the "Bailes" here in the United States.
He enjoyed reading and most of all he would spent countless hours in front of the television watching boxing, soccer and baseball games. Antonio was a humble man who was fearless of what he could encounter in the world.
He will greatly be missed by his family and friends. There is no one like him.
Antonio is survived by his wife, Juana G. Davila; daughter Dolores Gonzales (Martin); son Pablo Davila (Rebeca); daughter Maria Del Carmen Robles; son Mario Antonio (Tony) Davila (Cari); son Elizar Davila; son Ruben Davila (Sandra); daughter Martina Llanes (Hector); and daughter Elizabeth Edwards (Jody); sister Guadalupe Macias; 22 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Antonio was preceded in death by; daughter Rosalva (Rosie) Falcon; father Luz Davila and mother Dolores Davila; granddaughter Little Rosie Falcon.
Visitation Services for Antonio will be held Friday, September 6, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Highland Funeral Home (6705 N FM 88 Weslaco, TX) with a Rosary at 7:00 PM. A Chapel Service will be held Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 11:00 AM followed with the Interment at Highland Memorial Park, 6705 North Fm 88, Weslaco, Texas 78599.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/weslaco-tx/funeraria-del-angel-highland-funeral-home/5599 for the Davila family.
