LOPEZ, Antonio (Tony) Rios

Copper Basin News Hayden, Az. 7/2/2011 Antonio “Tony” Rios Lopez passed away June 22, 2011 peacefully with his family by his side. He is now reunited in heaven with his wife, Fina; parents, Genaro and Margarita, brothers, Ventura, Guillermo, and Pablo; sisters, Lenora and Margarita; and many other family members and friends. He is survived by sons, Anthony (Maria) and Michael (Christine); daughter, Judy; grandchildren, Angelica, Nastassia, Juanita, John, Anthony Jr., Caitlin, Nathaniel, Mikayla, Patrick and Kirsten; great-grandchildren, Jazzie, Emily and Cheyenne; stepchildren, Larry Verdugo (Kathleen), David (Sandra), Richard, Phillip (Marylou) and Jenny Martinez; grandchildren, David, Jason, Brian, Carmen Alicia, Richard, Gino, John, Melisha, Theresa, Sarah, Shawnte, Monica, Phillip Jr. and Rosina; and numerous great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard and Genaro; sisters, Alvina, Frances, and Catalina; and many nieces and nephews. Tony was a Army veteran serving during the Berlin Crisis. Tony made his living as a mine worker under Kennecott and Asarco before retiring. Tony played sports while in school, and volunteered his time coaching Little League baseball, youth basketball, and as a firefighter; he later drove buses for the Hayden- Winkleman School District. Tony could often be found watching Little League baseball and supporting the Lobos' sports teams. A memorial mass will be given for Tony Friday, July 1, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hayden. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Odyssey Hospice of Tucson, or the VA.