Antonio Leyva-Chavez

Antonio Leyva-Chavez, 93, of Tucson passed away in peace, surrounded by loved ones on October 5, 2019 at Banner University Hospital. Antonio was born on February 6, 1926 in Mexico. He was the son of Cruz and Julio Leyva. He married Guadalupe Nino and from that union came 7 daughters and 9 sons. Carmen Baca (Lorenzo), Marcela, Josefina, Leticia Leyva-Boone (Tom), Juanita, Rosa, Christina, Fabian, Francisco, Miguel, Teodoro, Tono, Juanito, Fabian, Miguelito and Francisco. Antonio is survived by daughters Carmen, Marcela, Josefina, Leticia, Juanita, Rosa, Christina and many many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Antonio is proceded in death by his wife Guadalupe, his mother Cruz, his father Julio, sons; Miguel, Fabian and Francisco, grandsons; Ernesto Maldonado, Gabriel Figueroa and Fabiansito Leyva. Antonio worked very hard in Construction until he just couldn't anymore. Antonio enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed listening to his very loud music, riding the bus and enjoying the view! He also enjoyed collecting aluminum cans, ink pens and balls; baseballs, golf balls, tennis balls, basketballs etc. and he would give to his grandchildren. Antonio loved his Ray Ban sunglasses and tequila! Once we bought him a pair of real authentic Ray Ban glasses which he later gave to his grand-daughter because he said he preferred the real ones from Nogales, Sonora that his grand-daughter; Evelina would bring him. Antonio enjoyed life to the fullest and lived his life for his family with no regrets. He was the Patriarch of his family and an Amazing Man. In his memory please enjoy a little shot of tequila. Cheers to Antonio Leyva-Chavez! 93 years old.