I'm sorry to hear about Tony's passing, but I am happy that he is resting in peace and is no longer in pain.  When I was a teenager, I spent a lot of time with Tony's daughter, Gina.  In fact, I was at the house so often, Tony called me mija just like the rest of the girls and it always made me feel special.  I remember Tony just as the picture is shown and also remember what a great sense of humor he had. Tony also had so much love for his family. Even when he got mad, he really didn't seem mad, it was like "your bugging, go away" lol. Tony, you will always me missed, but never forgotten. And yes, my t-shirt says it's five o'clock somewhere :)

RIP Tony, for you are now pain free. I'm sure your family and friends will miss you dearly, thanks for the memories at the bowling alley we all had good times just laughing and having a couple of drinks. You can probably have a couple of ice cold Coors up there.

WELL POP AS YOU WELL KNOW CAUSE YOUR WATCHING OUR EVERY MOVE NOW...LOL...I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO WRITE SOMETHING FOR SOME TIME NOW, BUT THERE ARE NO WORDS I CAN SAY THAT WOULD EXPRESS WHAT YOU MENT TO ME.  JUST KNOW THAT IT TAKES A SPECIAL MAN THAT CAN COME INTO A LITTLE GIRLS LIFE AT A TIME WHEN SHE HAD JUST LOST HER DADDY AND MAKE HER FILL LIKE SHE MATTERS, AND NEVER ONCE MADE HER FILL LIKE SHE WAS A BURDEN, THANK FOR ALL THE LAUGHS, NO MATTER HOW SAD I COULD BE OR HOW ROUGH LIFE GOT YOU ALWAYS KNEW HOW TO MAKE ME LAUGH. MOST OF ALL THANK YOU FOR LOVING THIS LITTLE GIRL.  LOVE & MISS YOU POP.....TILL I SEE YOU AGAIN

Daddy I cannot even begin to say how much you are missed. I think of you everyday and wish we could have you back with us. I know you are living life to the fullest in heaven with grandma washa dishes, your brothers and Corina. I will never forget our times we spent together riding horses, doing yard work, letting out barrettes in your hair or making a lot of lil ponytails and even when you took me to a cockfight. You were so in trouble by mom for having me there especially when it was raided. But I would do it all over again to have you here. I'm gonna miss my lil monkey, my tony boloney but you were especially my DADDY who I love with all my heart. You were the first man to have my heart and no one could take it. You were the best dad we could have asked for.  RIP Papa. You will forever be loved and never forgotten.

Papa, Thank you for always putting up with us, when most of the time we made you mad. When we would change your channel, when we would run around and scream, and you'd yell at us for making noise, and we'd laugh and run away.  But I know it was all out of love. We made so many memories together including all of our Route 66 shenanigans. I love you so much Papa. You'll be FOREVER IN MY HEART. Sending Pequitos to Heaven. Love, Your Lil Nurse

To our Papa, thank you for being their for us even though sometimes we would make you mad you still always showed us love, we are going to miss you asking for pickitos (kisses) you were the best great-grandpa we could have.  There were times that you made us laugh so much with the silly comments you would make but those are the things that we will never forget about you, we loved you so much more than you could ever imagine so you go ahead and rest now and enjoy a pain free world and drink lots of beer, we miss you so much already.           Love your great-grand children

To our Papa, thank you for being their for us even though sometimes we would make you mad you still always showed us love, we are going to miss you asking for pickitos (kisses) you were the best great-grandpa we could have.  There were times that you made us laugh so much with the silly comments you would make but those are the things that we will never forget about you, we loved you so much more than you could ever imagine so you go ahead and rest now and enjoy a pain free world and drink lots of beer, we miss you so much already.

Sending deepest condolences to the Avila family. I have lots of good memories when we would go visit my Nino Manny and Tia Virginia next door! Rest in peace Tony, and may the entire Avila family be blessed always.

Tony ( my chulo), we shared so many good times. I thank you for being You. Your family loves you so much, so i pray comfort and strength during this difficult time. I love you all so very much. I am so happy, that you are at peace now. You were the best. Love Toni Guillen

To Tony Avila , 
You were a very great , kind hearted , loving man . Thank you for showing me some bowling moves and always sharing your spot at route 66 , you will be truly missed but never forgotten , may you rest in peace . My condolences to the Avila family and friends .

To my Dad my hero, thank you for giving me the opportunity to take care of you and to show you how much I loved you, we couldn't ask for a better man to call Dad may you rest in peace and enjoy your pain free life and I give my blessings you can have all the coors you like (no limit) I miss you so much already but I know you are now resting.  Love you Daughter Marie

My deepest condolences to the Avila Family.  May you rest Peacefully  Tony.

To Mr. Avila,
I want to thank you for letting me play pool on your pool table and letting ride your beautiful black horse I was always envious of your daughter's having such a great Dad! I am sure you will be missed!

brother rest in peace, was a pleasure to be your sister, now be with my dad, Ralph, Pancho, Thomas and Luis, my angels to look after me from heaven, I miss you and love you.

Saddle Up Nino! A Coors Banquet is awaiting!

Daddy how you are so missed.  Our hearts are broken but we know your in a better place.  No longer suffering and whole again.  I know Grandma Mary and Corina were waiting at the pearly gates for you to hold you and hug you. You will always be in our hearts.  This isn't goodbye but see you later.

My condolences to you and your family...at this time my heart goes out to you....sending prayers for comfort and peace.....

I think I should take his cooler, fill it with Coors, set it next to his coffin and sit on it. That just might bring him back for another round! Jose and I always remember how mad he would get when someone would sit on his cooler! He'd start making faces, gestures, with Coors in hand and wearing a personalized tshirt of himself with a beer or a Coors shirt, and cursing at the "jerk"! LOL!

RIP uncle Tony. Gone but never forgotten The king of comedyA great voice My daddy's cousin/brother/buddy A fabulous uncle ❤Thank you for all the good times and laughs. My childhood was so much better because of you! You left many awesome memories and an imprint in my heart. You're going to be missed very much! Much love and hugs to aunt Terry, Marie, Gina, Ruben, ReAnna and the rest of the Avilas.

OBITUARY

Tony Avila

September 23, 1936 – May 20, 2016

Mt. View Mortuary & Cemetery

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