July 27,1944 - April 8,2021
Antonio Gracia, 76, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021. at his residence in Buttonwillow California
Antonio was born on July 27,1944 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico to parents Josefina and Napoleon Gracia. He later moved to Brownsville, Texas where he met his loving wife and soulmate Maria del Carmen, they married on March 13,1971. Together they raised four sons and recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Antonio was a beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather who will be dearly missed. He worked for the Farmers Cooperative Gin in Buttonwillow for 43 years and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He was a devout catholic and attended Mass at St. Mary's church faithfully.
Antonio is preceded in death by his mother Josefina and father Napoleon Gracia. He is survived by his wife Maria del Carmen along with his four sons; Juan Antonio (Cheryl), Miguel Angel (Lupe), Jorge (Maria), and Daniel (Hilda), He will also be fondly remembered by his 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He also Leaves behind 6 brothers, 4 sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Visitation will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306 on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 1: 00pm
A Holy Mass will be officiated at St Mary's Catholic Church, 420 N. Main St, Buttonwillow, Ca 93206 on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 10:00am with Holy Burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Antonio Gracia, 76 Fallecio el Jueves, 8 de Abril de 2021 en su residencia en Buttonwillow California.
Antonio nacio el 27 de Julio de 1944 en Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico a Padres Josefina y Napoleon Gracia. después el se localizo a Brownsville, Texas. fue ahi donde conocio a su Alma gemela y el Amor de su vida, Maria del Carmen. se unieron en matrimonio el 13 de Marzo de 1971. Juntos tuvieron 4 Hijos y receientement celebraron su aniversario de 50 Anos.
Antonio fue un Querido esposo, Padre y Abuelo que va a ser extranado queridamente. el fue empleado por Farmers Cooperative Gin en Buttonwillow por 43 anos. le encantaba tomar tiempo para sus amigos y familia. fue Catolico devoto y atendia Misa en la iglesia St Mary's
Antonio es precedido en muerte por sus padres, Josefina y Napoleon Gracia. sobrevivido en vida por su esposa, Maria del Carmen y sus cuatro hijos; Juan Antonio (Cheryl), Miguel Angel (Lupe), Jorge (Maria) y Daniel(Hilda), el sera queridamente recordado por sus 12 nietos/nietas y 2 bisnietos/bisnietas. Tambien deja en vida a 6 Hermanos, 4 Hermanas y numerosos sobrinos y sobrinas.
el Velorio sera en Hillcrest Memorial Park Mortuary, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306 el Miercoles, 28 de Abril de 2021 a las 1:00 pm
Santa Misa sera Oficiada en la Iglesia Catolica St Mary's, 420 N. Main St, Buttonwillow, CA 93206 el Jueves, 29 de Abril de 2021 a las 10:00am. Santa Sepultura seguira al panteon Hillcrest Memorial Park, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield,CA 93306
PALLBEARERS
Miguel GraciaActive Pallbearer
Juan Antonio GraciaActive Pallbearer
Efrain GraciaActive Pallbearer
Rene GraciaActive Pallbearer
Jorge GraciaActive Pallbearer
Daniel GraciaActive Pallbearer
Miguel Gracia JrActive Pallbearer
Matthew GraciaActive Pallbearer
Jorge Gracia JrHonorary Pallbearer
Damian FuentesHonorary Pallbearer
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