Tomas is survived by his wife Josie Avina; daughters Denise Davis, Judy Chavez-Costilla, Charissa Avina; and son Adrian Avina; brother Ralph Avina; sisters Mary Salinas, Nina Rhodes, Ene Clements, Julie Avina and Queta Morales; grandchildren Cassandra, Adam, Alexis, Emmanuel, Aiden; great grandchildren Tristan, Sienna, Samuel and Maysie; and Chocolate the Cat.
Tomas grew up on the family farm where he enjoyed breakfast with his family and walked two to three miles to get to the school bus. One of his proudest achievements was graduating from high school in 3 years not 4. He was married to his wife Josie for 50 years. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 15, 2019. He enjoyed his children and grandchildren. A retired Master Sergeant and aviation mechanic, he was proud of starting his own trucking business.
Tomas enjoyed going to the movies. He liked westerns, 007 James Bond movies, any movie with Tom Cruise or Robert De Niro. He liked to garden and barbeque. He liked to try new BBQ seasonings and checking our new BBQ restaurants.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Lisle Funeral Home from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, followed by a recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 pm.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 at St. Anthony Mary Claret Church, 2494 South Chestnut Avenue, Fresno at 10:00 am.
Burial will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery, 264 South Blythe Ave., Fresno CA 93706.
