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Captain USMC (Retired) Antonio "Tony" F. Garibay, 85, passed away at his home, surrounded by family and friends on July 2 and has gone to be with the Lord.

He was born in Tynan, in 1930 and graduated from Lanier High School in San Antonio before joining the military service. Tony served 21 1/2 years in the Marine Corps before retiring in Yuma, AZ. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 9186 in San Antonio, where he made countless friends and left a great impression in their lives.

He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Garibay of Orange; brother, Rosendo Garibay and wife Elisa of San Antonio; seven children and many grand and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Amada and Antonio Garibay.

His desires were to be cremated, so no funeral services will be held.