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Tonya Dilley Obituary

Tonya Marie Dilley
We celebrate the life, love and friendship of Tonya Marie Dilley who passed away at San Antonio Hospital on January 4, 2014. Tonya was born at Pomona Valley Hospital on August 11, 1972 to Joyce Dilley and Ron Dilley. She was the youngest in the family only to her older brother, Tony Dilley. Tonya is survived by her son Adam, her mother Joyce, her brother Tony, her nephew, Anthony, her niece, Allison, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and loved ones. The love for her son Adam was inspiring to watch. She was a devoted mother who did an incredible job raising her only son. Tonya was also a devoted daughter, sister and aunt to her only nephew and niece. She was many things to many people and treated everybody with kindness. Tonya was a loyal person and was loved by all who were blessed to have known her. Tonya attended Don Antonio Lugo High School . Tonya worked in retail at Walgreens in Ontario for over 6 years and she will be missed by her co-workers and customers she worked with and cared for deeply. The family has requested any donations be made to "Autism Speaks" in Tonya's name in honor of her nephew, Anthony, diagnosed with the disorder. A celebration of Tonya's amazing life will be held on Friday, January 17, 2014, at 1pm at Drapers Mortuary in Ontario , 811 North Mountain Avenue .

Published by Daily Bulletin on Jan. 12, 2014.
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We miss you so much lovely one. You are forever loved.

Jackie McGrail

Family

January 4, 2020

I miss you and think about you every day. I love you. Uncle Richard

Richard Gray

January 16, 2015

Thought about you today and the many friendships you've shared along the way.

JoAnn Frye

January 15, 2015

You were like a big sis to me and family im going to miss you sorry i didnt get to say good bye love you jessica (edginton)pratt chino/idaho

January 6, 2015

Dearest Tonya: Although I never met you personally, I feel as though I knew you in a small way through your wonderful mother, Joyce, who is a dear friend and former colleague at First Transit. She spoke about you often and was very proud of you. My sincerest condolences and prayers go out to the entire Dilley family. As per the family's request I will be making a donation in your honor in your nephew's name to Autism speaks.

Shirlyce Ammons

January 29, 2014

I really appreciated you.... For listening, caring, understanding... For being an inspiration and a great friend.... Always

You'll be miss but never forgotten... You'll always be in my heart.

Love you always my butter cup.

Yvonne C. Bell-Flores

January 17, 2014

Tonya, I'm always going to keep you in my heart with great loving memories. Thanks for always being there for me and Daniel. My prayers go out to Adam and your beautiful mom.

Gloria Gomez

January 17, 2014

Tonya we will see you again someday thank you God for sharing this angel.

Mr. and Mrs. Rick & JoAnn Frye Sr.

January 17, 2014

Dear God thank you for letting us share your Tonya in our lives..
We will all miss her..My heart breaks for her "Adam" and my condolences to her whole family.. but know God says if we believe than we will see her again.
I think I will miss you the most at Christmas time Tonya, and I'd like to think I was the only one that you gave such special attention to every year, standing by my side for hours making sure my cards and cups turned out just perfect..but I'm sure there were countless other customers because that's just the kind of girl you were.
Adam, I know the apple didn't fall far from the tree, because I'm the one that you sat down next to as your mom told you about our friendship back when she worked at the sandwich shop, years and years ago. Just like your mom you sat down to help me and fought so hard to not except a tip! I pray for you and thank God he blessed you with such a wonderful mother. You will always have her memories and know you were the most important one in her life.
Sincerely, Mrs.JoAnn Frye Chino Hills Transmission (909)591-0449

Mr.& Mrs. Rick Frye Sr.

January 17, 2014

My condolences to the family. Tonya was a wonderful friend . we first met when i was a new student at Don Lugo . she was my first friend and an amazing one at that . Rip my friend till we meet again.

Shannon Barkley

January 16, 2014

After all these years I never thought a day would come that I would to have to say goodbye, I truely miss you young lady! Love you always!

Kevin Lewis

January 16, 2014

Thank you Tanya for the amazing customer service you gave us always every time we walk in Walgreens. Im so sadden you left us so soon, my thoughts and prayers to your family. May you rest in peace.

Yolie Gomez

January 15, 2014

Mama thank you for always being such a sweetheart,spunky,crazy,funny,and such a loving person. You touched my heart and will always be in it. May the Lord comfort our heart and soul.love u lots mama
..

Dina Acevedo-Raquedan

January 15, 2014

Tonya, I had the honor of meeting you on a few occasions and you were always so happy and jolly. I am going to miss seeing you when friends have get togethers!

Lynette Dorman

January 14, 2014

Tonya, my boo, I cant believe u left me. You were always there when I needed u and nobody will ever take ur place. Forever in my heart Boo???

Joaquin (Jack) Chavarria

January 13, 2014

Tonya you have touched my heart more then you know my friend. You will be truly missed but not forgotten. You were such a wonderful person inside and out. May you rest in peace sweet angel as you are with your daddy again! ????

Kari Furlough

January 13, 2014

It's a real shame you had to go so soon. I will miss and cherish your singing the times we worked together; you always knew how to brighten our day. I know you're now at a better place. My deepest condolences go out to your family, especially your son (I know how much he meant to you). May you all find peace knowing Tonya is with God now.

Armando Mendez

January 12, 2014

You Were A True Friend To Me I Will Miss Your Smile Your Conversations I Know You Will Be Looking Down On Us Thank You For Always Being There For All Of Us Till We Meet Again You Will Never Be Forgotten Love You Always

Joaquin & Consuelo

January 12, 2014

You were like a mother to me and a grandmother to my children and I want to thank you for that . We will cherish every moment that we spent with you .we will truly miss you and we love you

Huero Perez

January 12, 2014

Thank you for being such a great friend for 30 years. We will miss you to the moon and back. I know you are dancing and singing with your daddy. Love Chris & Michelle Gage.

Michelle Gage

January 12, 2014

You are the light of all left Behind my you shine bright over all of us! Rest Sweet Child of God Rest!

Curtis Ireland Alvarado

January 12, 2014

It's so hard to say goodbye to u so soon! U were truly an angel here on earth always making sure the kids and I were ok I can't believe ur gone but it's comforting to know your no longer uncomfortable and that ur watching down on us we love u!!!!!

Jessica Lopez

January 12, 2014

You were the most amazing person I ever met xo never failed to put a smile on my face. We love you

The Gressleys

January 12, 2014

We will always love you, the hearts and lives you have touched. . The smiles you put on our faces will never be forgotten thank you for being a part of mine and my family's heart. . My sweet girl you will never be forgotten
with love from us ALL ???

Lori Nichols

January 11, 2014

Thank you for being so kind to everyone you met. My heart goes out to the family. I miss your greetings when I walk into Walgreens.
I will always have fond memories of your kindness.

Evelyn Richards (Ontario California)

January 10, 2014

My heart goes out to Joyce, Tony, Adam and Kenny.
Tonya loved deeply...and she loved you all. Know she is in a better place.

Cheri Cole

January 10, 2014

Jackie McGrail

January 10, 2014

I am so saddened to hear of Tonya's passing. I only met Tonya once, a few years ago, but I immediately thought of her as family since we share family. My heart goes out to the entire Dilley/Gray Family. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.

Kim Lange Harding

January 9, 2014

You left us much to too soon. You are forever in our hearts! Rest in peace.

Jackie McGrail

January 9, 2014

Thank you for being someone I could always trust and depend on. I will miss you terribly and forever hold our friendship dear to me.

James Potter

January 8, 2014

I will miss you Tonya. ? you!

Brandi Elias

January 8, 2014

I will miss you Tonya.

Brandi Elias

January 8, 2014

My wife(as we joked about this) I will miss you!!!you always cared with your big heart for me, our kids and everyone else. I will never forget you, you will truly be missed my dearest Friend .

Anna Lopez

January 8, 2014

My sweet and sassy friend, thank you for all the memories, the talks, the laughs, the good times. You're an amazing person, and I am so lucky to have been a part of your life. I know you loved me, and I hope you knew how much I loved you back.

Michele Lisso

January 8, 2014

Bless you beautiful friend. Rest in peace, hand in hand with your Daddy.

Beverly Mulligan Sanchez

January 8, 2014

Rest in paradise cousin I will forever have you in my heart and thoughts Your baby cousin loves you ?

ashley gray

January 8, 2014

I will miss you so much things won't be the same without you. I Love you. Uncle Richard

Richard Gray

January 8, 2014

You were more than just a friend, you were family. You had such a big heart and helped everyone who needed it. We love you and you will truly be missed.
-Corina & Boo

Corina Chavarria

January 7, 2014

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