Antonio “Tony” Pacheco
Antonio “Tony” Pacheco, beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, entered into Eternal Life on July 22, 2011. Tony, as he was known, was born on February 26, 1939 in Santa Paula, CA, where he also remained as a lifelong resident.
Tony worked for Ameron in Fillmore for more than 20 years, but was also referred to as a “renaissance man” who was always willing to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed watching football and NASCAR, and visiting/sitting with neighbors/friends and family. Most importantly, he was a doting father and grandfather.
Tony is survived by his son Anthony Pacheco Jr. of Ventura; daughter Antoinette Rabago (husband Edward) of Santa Paula; grandchildren: Anthony, Miranda, Javier, Hailey, Justine, Noah, David Pacheco, Mariah, Taylor, Edward II and Destiny Rabago; brothers: Tommy, Joe, and Felipe Pacheco; and sister Beatrice Gomez. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Jose and Torivia Pacheco; and siblings: Johnny Pacheco, Susie Saenz and Frances Aguilar.
A Mass of Christian Burial was scheduled to be celebrated on Thursday, July 28 at 10 a.m. at St. Sebastian Church, with Father Thomas J. Dome, C.R.I.C. officiating. Committal and Interment followed at Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery.
To sign the family’s online guest book, share stories and post pictures, please visit our website: www.mysantapaulafuneralhome.com and click on Tony’s name located below “Recent Obituaries.”
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Family Owned & Operated Robert Rey Garcia Funeral Svcs., Santa Paula, CA, 805.229.7054.
