Tony John Botelho

Tony was born in Kerman, Ca July 5th 1925 to Joe and Maria Botelho.

In 1944 he joined the U.S Army and upon his return began farming. In November of 1950 he married Marilyn Schafer, the love of his life. Over the next 64 years; he worked as a truck driver hauling cattle and worked side by side his wife on their ranch where they raised their three children and lived happily watching all of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren play and grow.

Tony was the best husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed.

He is proceeded in death by his wife Marilyn; his parents; his brothers Joe, and Silveno; and son-in-law David R. Pombo.

He is survived by his sons Mike and wife Judy Botelho, Jim Botelho and his girlfriend Sarah Hoffman his daughter Deborah Marie Pombo; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; his brother, Ray and wife Phyllis Botelho; sister-in-law Maxine Botelho and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank St. Mary's Home Health Services, Inc. for their wonderful care.

A Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at St. Patricks' Catholic Church in Kerman, CA on Thursday, March 3rd, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the church on Friday, March 4th, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made to St. Mary's Home Health Services, Inc. 3180 E. Shields Ave. #105 Fresno, CA 93726; Saint Patricks' Catholic Church, PO Box 375 Kerman, CA 93630; or to the donor's favorite charity.