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Tomas Espanio Obituary

Espanio, "Tomahawk" Tomas, Jr.
41, of Gilbert, AZ passed away on August 21, 2013. Tomas, Jr was born on April 27, 1971 in Lynwood, CA. He is survived by his parents Tomas Sr. and Shirley Olivas Lord, his daughter, Cheyenne and son, Jarred. He is also survived by his siblings, Bobbi Jo Kelly, Stephen and Stephanie Brennan, step-mom Pam Espanio, brother-in-law Todd Kelly and niece & nephew Ashley & Blake. Known as "Tomahawk," he was an accomplished professional dart player, rising to No.5 in the national rankings & he was also a member of Team U.S.A. on the int'l level. He attended McKinley Elementary school in CA, Chandler Jr. & Chandler HS in Chandler, AZ and graduated from Canyon Springs HS in Moreno Valley, CA. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 31, Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Dr, Chandler at 11am.

Published by The Arizona Republic on Aug. 28, 2013.
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"Dear Family; Please accept my condolence. Keep close to your heart loving memories and cherished moments. May the Hearer of prayer comfort you. Psalms 65:2
PHX AZ

September 2, 2013

Tomahawk you were a great friend. I will always remember playing with you in Chicago and having a blast. My condolences to the family. We will play once again someday in front of the big guy. Miss you Dean Sitzler and family.

Dean Sitzler

August 31, 2013

Tommy, you will be greatly missed! Bobbi Jo, we wish we could be there for you and the family. We send our love, thoughts and prayers from Guam.

Christie San Agustin

August 31, 2013

Tommy I Think About You Everyday Love You And Miss You!

sabrina frijia

August 30, 2013

My condolences (John 16:22 YOU also, therefore, are now, indeed, having grief; but I shall see YOU again and YOUR hearts will rejoice, and YOUR joy no one will take from YOU. phx az

August 29, 2013

Prayers to you and your family.

lisa fuller-magee

August 28, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of Tommy. I remember holidays and the kids piling around him. His jokes and smile. You will be missed. You will always be loved

Sandi Auer

August 28, 2013

Bobbi Jo - so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Leisa Tucker

August 28, 2013

Darrin Skaggs

August 28, 2013

Prayer to the family!

De Ann Rawson

August 28, 2013

My prayers go out to you and yours Bobbi Jo. Embrace and cherish the memories of your sweet brother.

Patricia Marino

August 28, 2013

My thoughts and love are with you all.

Kate/mom/grandma

August 28, 2013

May you find comfort during this difficult time. Luke 1:78

August 28, 2013

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