Tony was born on October 13, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois to Claude G. and Eva C. Suarez. He grew up in Houston, Texas and graduated from Stephen F. Austin HIgh School in 1977.
After HIgh School, Tony Served in the US Navy from 1978 to 1983 and served on the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and the largest active warship in the world when commissioned by the US Navy.
Tony and his Service Dawg "Duke" were dedicated volunteers at two branches of the Texas Children's Hospital Network and several nursing home / retirement home communities bringing love and light to those in need of smiles and sunshine.
Longtime Member/Canine Rescue/Foster Parent with Barrio Dogs, BARC, Houston Humane Society and the SPCA.
Lifetime Member of the Navy Seaforces Group, USS Enterprise (CVN65) and the Navy Vet Friends Group of USS Enterprise (CVN65)
Tony never met a stranger and if they did not have a sense of humor - they did when they walked away. Tony loved 70's Rock N Roll: The Beatles & The Eagles were his favorites. Tony loved to cook & bbq and made sure everyone had a full belly when he did. Tony was a man that would rather give than receive, he was a peacemaker, kind, compassionate, generous, forgiving, never judgemental and he loved unconditionally.
Tony was a strong man of faith. A Devout Catholic, he loved the Lord with the strength of an army! He loved his wife Debbie and their dawgs, Duke, Braundag and Mopp with the same fierce passion. His love and faith for the Lord was instilled in and can be seen vividly in his son Michael - who he loved beyond measure.
When someone needed a gentle reminder or had a question about faith, Tony would recite his favorite quote:
"When we act on God’s Word, we give Him honor and glory. Faith in the absolute authority of the Word of God requires no other evidence. What God has already said and what God has already done, believe it in your heart, say it with your mouth, then act like it’s true. That’s faith that gives glory to God."
Preceded in death by: Father: Claude G. Suarez, Jr., Mother: Eva C. Suarez, Sister: Nora S. Cerda, Brother: Arthur J. (Artie) Suarez, Sister: Delia C. Salinas, Sister: Delia C. Durham.
Survived by: Wife: Debbie Hornsby-Suarez, Houston, Tx., Son: Michael A. Suarez, Houston, Tx., Son: Robert "Bobby" G. Castillo, Houston, Tx., & their Mother: Rosie Garcia, Houston, Tx, Tony's Best Friend/Service Dog: "Duke", and adopted sidekicks Braundag & Mopp, SIsters: Janie Robles, Austin, Tx., Adella Santos (Robert), Austin, Tx., Sylvia Ramirez (Arnulfo), Houston, Tx., Brothers: Claude G. Suarez, III, Houston, Tx., Joseph A. (Joe) Suarez, Houston, Tx., In addition to many family members including aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, as well as extended family and many dear friends.
Tony was a rare breed, a true diamond in the rough...and he will be greatly missed by so many....
In Lieu of Flowers, please make a Memorial Donation to Michael Suarez for funeral expenses, via Zelle to number 832-404-8845
Condolences may be left on Tony's online guest book at:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/houston-tx/anthony-suarez-10171842
Tony will be laid to rest with full Navy Military Honors at the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, Tx. 77038 on May 28th, 2021 at 10:45am
Final arrangements entrusted to:
Brookside Funeral Home Cypress Creek, 9149 Highway 6 N., Houston, TX 77095
The Beatles - Golden Slumbers
Once there was a way to get back homeward, Once there was a way to get back home,
Sleep pretty darling, do not cry, And I will sing a lullaby... Golden slumbers fill your eyes, Smiles await you when you rise, Sleep pretty darling, do not cry, And I will sing a lullaby...
The Beatles - If I Needed Someone
"If I needed someone to love,You're the one that I'd be thinking of, If I needed someone, If I had some more time to spend, Then I guess I'd be with you my friend, If I needed someone."
The Beatles- Across The Universe
"Sounds of laughter, shades of love are ringing through my opened ears, Inciting and inviting me,
Limitless undying love, which shines around me, Like a million suns and calls me on and on across the universe."
Matthew 5:4
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
Don't Cry For Me
© Deborah Garcia Gaitan
Don't cry for me.
I will be okay.
Heaven is my home now,
and this is where I'll stay.
Don't cry for me.
I'm where I belong.
I want you to be happy
and try to stay strong.
Don't cry for me.
It was just my time,
but I will see you someday
on the other side.
Don't cry for me.
I am not alone.
The angels are with me
to welcome me home.
Don't cry for me,
for I have no fear.
All my pain is gone,
and Jesus took my tears.
Don't cry for me.
This is not the end.
I'll be waiting here for you
when we meet again.
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