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Anthony Rene Collazo was born July 16th, 1992 and raised in Bakersfield, CA to parents Mark Collazo and Barbara Nieto, and died April 30th, at 11:30pm in Bakersfield, Ca. .
Anthony was a friend of many, had a beautiful heart, filled a room with laughter, and clowned on the people he loved the most. Anthony enjoyed a range of music, from all different types of genres, from old school, hip-hop, to rock. He was also active is sports in his early years, playing baseball and boxing.
Anthony is preceded in death by his brother Mark Collazo, Jr.
Anthony is survived by his parents, two brothers Eric and Alex Collazo, and sister Milyssa Collazo. Grandparents Lee and Connie Collazo, Tommy Nieto Sr. and Connie Reyes Nieto. Anthony had numerous aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins. Anthony leaves behind a beautiful baby boy, Anthony Collazo, Jr. from mother Marie Lira.
Anthony Rene Collazo, "Dance with the angels in the presence of your Father in heaven."
Join us for services as we celebrate a beautiful soul and say our goodbyes until we see you again. Services will be held at Basham Funeral Home, 3312 Niles Street. Thursday, May 12, 2016. Private viewing 4-5pm, public viewing and services 5-8pm, officiated by Tommy Nieto, Jr. Friday, May 13, 2016 at 11:00am, burial to follow at Union Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Ron Crenshaw.
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Crystal Antimo
July 5, 2018
I miss u Brother Always!!! Ur always on my mind Ii hope ur at peace and living it up. Continue to be my guardian Angel love u!
Nicholas Cisneros
May 28, 2017
R.I.P ANTHONY MY BROTHER P.S NICO
Cheyenne Portillo
April 7, 2017
mwuaah My Handsome friend not a day goes by when i dont stop n picture you coming down the block ..Ill never forget you.. ilove and miss u and we will see eachother soon Ant RiP
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Jules Medina
June 22, 2016
I love and miss you my angel
Gabby Johnny and kids
May 13, 2016
RIP Anthony you will be missed but never forgotten...
May 13, 2016
How unfortunate to read of your childhood friends son passing away thru the paper. There are no other words to say but how sorry I am for the loss of your child. May God comfort you Mark and your family during this difficult time.
Suzanne Helgeland
May 12, 2016
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY COUSIN MARK AND BARBARA. WE LOVE YOU ALL . SEE EVERYONE LATER THIS EVENING XXOO
May 12, 2016
COUSIN MARK AND BARBARA WE FEEL YOUR PAIN AND SUFFERING, MY THOUGHTS PRAYS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ESPECIALLY YOUR KIDS. ANTHONY IS WATCHING OVER HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY AS A GUARDIAN ANGEL . WE LOVE YOU ALL , SEE YOU LATER TODAY XXOOO SUZANNE AND STEVE HELGELAND AKA SUZY SOLANO
Negro
May 11, 2016
My most sincere condolences. Came by the carwash saturday gor a few minutes in support. May god receive him in his glory and bring spiritual rest to his soul.
Rose Burns
May 11, 2016
Barb, Im so sorry for your loss from one mothers heart to another. I still cant believe this happened. Im just hurting for you and the family. I pray you can find peace in all of this and may God give you comfort.
Christina ( Tina ) Mercant
May 11, 2016
NEFU YOU WILL FOREVER BE MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE FOR LIL JOE AND ME IM GOING TO MISS YOU KID....
Jill Salas
May 10, 2016
Anthony you will be forever missed! I pray your at peace and looking over your beautiful family.
Erika Galindo
May 10, 2016
God has gain an angel may the Lord give you strength comfort and patience throughout this pain only he knows when we're ready to go we're only here temporary so enjoy every bit of life to the fullness one day we're here the next we're gone tomorrow never promise keep the faith and keep moving forward God Bless you and your family much love and respect. "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. "John 14:27
May 10, 2016
My sincerest heartfelt condolences to your family for your profound loss..
May 10, 2016
Rip Anthony, you'll be missed so much!
May 10, 2016
Gone too young. RIP Anthony. God speed. Your family and close friends, especially Crystal, will miss you tremendously. Our most sincere condolences, Larry and Kristi Barrios
CynD Sisneros Rodriguez
May 10, 2016
Our sincerest condolences to your family at this difficult may God bless you and comfort you all
Cynthia Rodriguez, Richard Vallejo
Nannette Mata
May 10, 2016
My deepest, love-felt sympathy to you and your family Barbara. I am there with you, in spirit. May the Holy Spirit fill you with comfort and faith during this trying time and our Lord hold you in His embrace.
Gavina Lopez
May 10, 2016
My condolences and prayers to the family. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
CHRISTINA SOLANO
May 10, 2016
I am so sorry for tour loss..
Janie Ochoa-ibarra
May 10, 2016
Cousin Mark n Barbara, so sorry for your loss. May the Angels fly up above n give you the strength to continue on. He's resting in peace now with all of his family n friends. See you Thursday.

You will never forgotten. U I will always have a piece of my heart . I love you. Monica Moran 5/10/16
Monica Moran
May 10, 2016
CHARLES AND NANCY HILL
May 10, 2016
MARK AND BARBARA, AND FAMILY SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND COMFORT AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME.. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
May 10, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the family. May you be comforted and assured by God's unfailing love for you during this time of distress.
Robert Juarez
May 10, 2016
Your candle in my life it will go out...

dry thank you for giving me a handsome son
marie lira
May 10, 2016
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