Tony Faustino Aguilar Jr.

Aguilar, Tony F. Jr.
Age 73, beloved and devoted brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many was called home by the Lord on Saturday, August 8, 2015.

Tony was born August 14, 1941, in Vaughn, NM to Antonio and Avelina Aguilar. He is survived by Esther his loving wife of 31 years; his sons, Dan (Yolanda), Tom (Soon) and Ron Aguilar, and Russell (Robin), Mark (Teresa) Edwards,  and Richard (Trisha) John; his daughters, Anita (Eddie) Dean and Tavi Byrd; grandchildren, Stephanie, Brent, Danielle (Brandon), Carrissa (Jared), Brandon (Alicia), Adrianna, Felicia, Andrea, Hope, Tiffany, Victoria (Steve), Sarah (Brant), Lucas, Dillon, Gabriel (Charlene), David, Tyrell, Tasheena, Jalisa, Josh (De Nicha), Devin and Marissa; seventeen great-grandchildren, whom he loved and adored. Tony is also survived by his sisters, Emily (Ken), Anna (Isabro), Rosa (Ray) and Julie (John); and brother, David (Vickie); two aunts, Emma Aguilar and Tomasita Chavez, and many beloved cousins.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Rick Aguilar; his oldest son, Stephen and niece Rachel Brudos Vance.

Tony worked for Santa Fe Railroad for 38 years. He began his career as a call boy in Vaughn, NM. After several promotions and relocations he settled in Clovis, NM as the assistant Trainmaster. Tony and Esther moved to Belen in 1985, where he finished his career as an event recorder supervisor that covered Kansas City to Barstow, CA. He held this position as one of only three in the country for the Santa Fe Railroad. Visitation will be held at 9:00 am on Friday, August 14, 2015 at Calvary Chapel, 4001 Osuna Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM. A Funeral Service will follow. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Tony's honor to the American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  
Daniels Family Funeral Services
4310 Sara Road SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
505-892-9920