OLEA, Anthony (Tony) Henry

Tony H. Olea 68, of Tempe, AZ, passed away on March 30, 2004. He Was born on March 15, 1936 in Phoenix. He was a retired Plumber and a member of Arizona Pipe Fitters Local 469. A member of the Boys & Girls Club Alumni Assoc. and he was one of the original members of 1946 East Side Boys Club. He was also a member of SAL Post 41 American Legion. Tony loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman with respect of nature. Tony will always be remembered for his friendship, his great sense of humor and a smile that would shine brighter than the Sun. He was a man who always expressed the love for his Children, Grandchildren, family and friends. He leaves behind his only brother Henry (Leke) Olea Jr. whom he loved very much. His children that he loved with all his heart, Desire R. Ontiveros, Antoinette A. Olea, James A. Flores and Joey A. Garza. His grandchildren he loved and adored, Justin, Jacob, Brandon, Kelsey, Alexis, Jeremy and Taylon. In his heart he takes with him a special woman's love....Stella, she cared for him in his time of need. A special thank you to John Henry Ochoa his grandchildren's father and home nurse. His children's spouses Tammy, Frank and Kelly. Tony had many friends...friends since he was a child that grew with him and new friends he met along his journey here on earth that he loved with all his heart and they loved him too. We Love You Dad. Visitation was Sunday, April 4, 2004 with Rosary at Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ. Funeral Mass at Immaculate Heart Church, 909 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ, on Monday, April 5, 2004. Published in the Arizona Republic on 4/4/2004.