ANTONIO, SR., Loterio (Boom-Boom)

Loterio "Boom-Boom" Antonio Sr., 24, of Diamond Creek entered into eternal rest Sunday, April, 26, 2009. He was born July 16, 1984, in Whiteriver, the son of Don and Faye Antonio. He was a student at Northland Pioneer College. He enjoyed fishing, basketball and the outdoors. He was a very lovable person, always smiling and helping. He was a member of the Whiteriver Lutheran Church. Survivors include his parents, Don and Faye Antonio; sons Loterio "Uno 10-Bug" Antonio Jr. and Landon Brody "Cubby" Antonio; sisters Courtney Antonio, Lynelle Walker and Linnea Walker; brothers Isaiah Antonio, Leo Walker Jr. and Leron Walker; companion Wendy G. Massey; grandparents Harry and Bobbie Stover and Bruce and Elana Antonio; aunts Lavonne Walker, Patricia Declay, Georgina Hastings, Joyce Kessay, Aleda Antonio and Vanessa Antonio; goddaughter Julian Tessler; godparents Marvin and Adelia Burnette; godsisters Sage Walker, Derina Declay and Jennifer Duane; and godbrother Lyle "Stretch" Goklish. A wake was held Thursday, April 30. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at North Fork Miracle Church with Pastor Reno Johnson Sr. officiating. Burial will be at Diamond Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Black's Mortuary of Show Low. Sign an online guest book or send private condolences at www.blacksmortuary.com. Published in the White Mountain Independent May 5, 2009.