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Portrait of Antonio Martinez Medina
A life well lived

Antonio Martinez Medina

May 24, 1951 – December 21, 2022
Lived 71 years
Merced, CA
“Just Resting My Eyes”
Life story

Tony was born May 24, 1951 in Merced Ca. to Ramon and Anita Medina.

Tony was a lifelong resident of Merced. He attended Hoover Jr High School and Merced High School.

Tony was preceded in death by his Parents Ramon and Anita Medina, Grandparents Saturnino and Maria Martinez, and his oldest grandson

Tony Medina III.

Tony is survived by Belen, his wife of 52 years and the love of his life.

Four children, Tony Medina II (Monica), Stella Medina, Monica Nightengale (Dennis), Frank Medina. Eight Grandchildren Nathaniel Medina, Anysa Ponce (North Carolina) Ashlen Robbins, twins Brandyn & Christian Ponce, Alyssa Abarca, Savanah Mirelez and Kristen Medina. 9 great grandchildren Tony Medina III, Graysen Ponce & Auburn Withers.

(North Carolina) Aurelia & Kashton Robbins, Micah & Maliyah Ponce, Milah & Brielle Abarca, and soon to be born Azariah Robbins, along with two brothers, Joe and David Medina.

In 2000 the Lord blessed Tony and Belen with an extended family of foster children who called him grandpa and dad.

Tony received the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior 42 years ago. Tony put Jesus first in his life in everything he did. In every church we attended he loved serving in any capacity or ministry that was needed.

Tony had a contagious smile that would light up a room. He always brought a smile to your heart.

He had such love and compassion for every one he met.

Tony worked for McLane pacific as a warehouse forklift driver and many other capacities for 30 years retiring in 2013.

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Family milestones in gold, history for context

1951
Born May 24
1959
Antonio was 8 when Barbie made her debut
1969
Antonio was 18 when "Sesame Street" debuted
1974
Antonio was 23 when Richard Nixon resigned the presidency
1989
Antonio was 38 when "The Simpsons" debuted as a series
1998
Antonio was 47 when Google was founded
2007
Antonio was 56 when the first iPhone went on sale
2014
Antonio was 63 when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral
2021
Antonio was 70 when the James Webb Space Telescope was launched
2022
Passed away December 21, age 71
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Happy Father’s Day Dad!

Happy Father’s Day Dad! Miss our Father’s Day breakfast.

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