Anthony (Tony) Paul Prieto

February 27, 1965 - September 3, 2015

Spreckels

Anthony (Tony) Paul Prieto, 50, of Spreckels, passed away Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015 at Kindred Acute Care Hospital in San Leandro, after kidney and liver failure. Anthony was born Feb. 27, 1965, in Salinas.

Anthony (Tony) worked for the Monterey County Dept. of Child Support Services for 15 years, where he met his wife, Audrey, the love of his life.

Anthony was the youngest of five siblings. His parents raised him in Spreckels were he attended Spreckels Elementary and Salinas High School.

His parents, Antonio (Tony) M. Prieto, Feve De La Torre, and sister, Christy Prieto, preceded him in death.

Anthony (Tony) is survived by his wife, Audrey A. Prieto of Salinas; sisters, Rita Prieto-Garcia (Adrian), Sara Prieto; brother, Robert Prieto, (Della Sandoval), as well as nephews and nieces, Monica (Kris Galarza), Richard and Anthony (Tony) Rodriguez (Vanessa), Laura, Patricia and Adam Prieto, Theresa and Cynthia Romero, numerous great-nieces, nephews and cousins; step-son, Travis Brannon (Esther); two grandchildren, Valerie Rodriguez and Tyler Brannon; mother-In-law, Alice M. Walker; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Deborah and Kris Machhado; nephews, Arthur, Adrian Baca-Morales and Brian Machhado, and aunts and uncles.

A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis St., Salinas, CA 93901.

Entombment of Ashes will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum Cemetery, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas, CA. 93907.

Funeral arrangements by Struve and Laporte. Online condolences to www.struveandlaporte.com

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Published by The Salinas Californian from Sep. 10 to Sep. 12, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Prieto

31 Entries

Rita Prieto-Garcia

September 3, 2025

Miss you everyday. I miss our calls, I miss my best friend. I miss my little brother.

Julia Saldivar-Johnston

September 3, 2019

Never forgotten, Julia

Julia Saldivar-Johnston

October 6, 2015

Audrey and the Prieto Family, much love and prayers.

Jay Campos

September 19, 2015

My condolences to the family. I would talk with Tony about motorcycles, everytime he came to BofA to make the deposit. He was a good person with a big heart. Sad to hear of his passing. R.I.P. Tony.

Sonia Valenzuela

September 19, 2015

RIP.. Toni he was a wonderful guy I send my deepest condolences my Blessings to his family :-(.

Ted Russell

September 16, 2015

Dear Audrey and family,

I offer my sympathy and condolences for your loss. Tony was a wonderful friend, colleague, and a kind and gentle man. He left us far too soon.

Requiescat in pace, Tony.

Greg Sims

September 14, 2015

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Anthony I went to school with him. He was a really nice guy.

Christie Savinon

September 14, 2015

Audrey, I'm so sorry for your loss. Tony was a great man that always had a smile on his face.

Elena Meza

September 14, 2015

Guido my friend. I will surely miss you & our talks, your joking & your help in stuff I really didn't understand when it came to my motorcycle. DCSS will never be the same without you. But my heart is content to know that one day I will see you again at "My Promised Land"

September 13, 2015

My deepest condolences to the family. My sister Linda called to tell me she saw your obit in the newspaper. I remember going to visit Sara when you lived on Spreckles Blvd and you asked me to marry you, you were so young not even in school yet. Peace be with your family

Becky Sagun

Angela Sepulveda

September 13, 2015

Tony, I am so sad that you're gone. But I am also glad that you are no longer in pain. Work will never be the same without you. My heartfelt condolences to Audrey, Rita and the rest of your family. Love and miss you already.

Lisa Ramirez-Borg

September 13, 2015

I was so sad to read about my dear friend and colleague passing. Tony always took good care of me when we worked together. God Bless you my friend.

Cassondra Simon

September 13, 2015

We lost a wonderful person when Tony left us. My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.

Shelly Gales

September 13, 2015

Paul is how I first met Tony or is it Anthony.. lol a man of many names and a wonderful personality. It took me a long time to stop calling him Paul and actually calling him Tony. He was a good friend someone I could always count on. I will miss your humor and your pick me ups when I need it. I love you my friend.. See you again..Love you

Douglas Chavez

September 12, 2015

Dear Audrey,
We would like to express our most sincere condolences to you and Tony's family. A very great and kindhearted man who's passing is a tremendous loss for everyone that knew and loved him. RIP Tony, we miss you buddy!

Doug & Angelica Chavez

My brother when he was a child..

Rita Prieto-Garcia

September 12, 2015

Nancy and I send our deepest sympathy to all the family.It seems like yesterday he was trailing around with other kids wanting to play in the park. I hope you can all find the strength you need to deal with your loss.

Love to all Mary Lou ^ Nancy Scala

Adrian Garcia

September 11, 2015

Anthony, I used to wacth you run around on Forth of July selling tamales. Now I married your sister and became part of the family and, from the first day you treated me as family.

I am going to miss our chats about football, cars and motorcycles. Even though you were a Stealers Fan, no one is perfect. Everytime I ride the Beast I think about you.
Miss you brother-in law.
RIP, Adrian (Rick) Garcia

Jennifer Drollinger

September 11, 2015

Tony was such an amazingly warm and funny man. I never failed to smile whenever I saw him. Audrey, my dear friend, I am so sorry for your loss.

Angela Cerna - Alberti

September 10, 2015

I still can't believe my friend is rejoiced with GOD.. We have been friends since we were 5... Went to Spreckels School, the high school... All the fun times as kids running around Spreckels park... My friend RIP...

September 10, 2015

My prayers are with you and your familia. Tony and I worked back in the day together. I always called him my brother from another mother. his sense of humor was the best. He would make me laugh and I would do the same. My wife really liked tony a lot, now they are both in heaven living it up. R I P BRO....!!!!

My brothers wedding. I remember him being so excited and happy.

Rita Prieto-Garcia

September 10, 2015

Anthony your were and are the best brother I could have ever had. I will miss you and will not hear you call me We Wa until you come for me when it's my time. Remember our pact at the hospital, you will be the first person I see and we will get on the train together.I miss you... Love your big sister Rita

Mona Ornelas - Clifford

September 10, 2015

Audrey and Family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May God console your heavy hearts and carry you in this most difficult time. Tony had a great sense of humor and a big heart. He was always willing to extend a helping hand when needed in the file room or by the mail team. RIP my friend.
Thank you for being you!

Cheryl Valentine

September 10, 2015

It was with great sadness that I learned of Tony's passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

September 10, 2015

Anthony was a good friend growing up in Spreckels...fun and funny
adios mi amigo
Mario Gomez

Marcia Ameral

September 10, 2015

Dear Audrey and Family.

So sorry for your loss. I worked with Tony for many years and will always remember his smile, kindness and sense of humor. He was a good friend and wonderful person, I will miss him and always remember him. I'm so grateful that I knew him.
Marcia and Phil Ameral

Rosemarie Legg

September 10, 2015

Dear Audrey and family. My sincerest and deepest sympathy for your loss. Tony will always be in our hearts. His great since of humor kept us laughing. He was caring and giving. I called him my son and he called me his second Mom. Tony was a wonderful co-worker but most of all a friend. I am very lucky to have had Tony in my life.

Josephine Camarena

September 10, 2015

RIP ANTHONY.

September 9, 2015

Audrey &I Family, Tony was a very good friend of mine at work (dept. of CS) before I retired in 2012. We joked around a lot with each other and other employees. He will keep things laughing in heaven. We will keep the family in our prayers, so sorry for your loss. Roy & Cookie Rosa Salinas, Ca.

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