MANDES, JR., Antonio Lester

Wickenburg Sun (Wickenburg, Arizona) Wednesday, January 28, 2026, p. A-4 Antonio Lester Mandes, Jr., known to all as "Greco," was born in Seattle, Wash., on Sept. 4, 1976, and passed away surrounded by his loved ones at Banner Del Webb Hospital in Sun City West, Ariz., on Jan. 3, 2026. Greco was beloved for his contagious humor, storytelling abilities and fun-loving personality. He made his home in Morristown, Ariz., for over a decade where he built a life filled with laughter and connection. Greco took great pride in riding his motorcycle and enjoyed spending time with his sister, brother and his three nieces and nephew in Buckeye, Ariz. Greco was predeceased by his sister, Toni Mandes (49) on Jan, 22, 2023. He is survived by his three children: Levi Gardner, 33, of Eugene, Ore.; Bryanna Mandes Paradice, 28, of Roseburg, Ore.; and Raine Paradice, 23, of Mapleton, Iowa; his mother, Myrtle Ann Selin, of Morriston; and five siblings. The family will hold a Celebration of Life gathering in the coming weeks. Information will be shared as arrangements are finalized. Although his life was tragically lost too soon, his memory will continue to comfort and ignite joy in those missing him for years to come.