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ANTHONY BAKO Obituary

ANTHONY BAKO Anthony "Tony" Michael Bako, 25, of Las Vegas, passed away Aug. 11, 2013. He was born May 15, 1988, in Las Vegas. Tony lived in Las Vegas all his life, where he enjoyed playing baseball, fixing cars, shooting pool, going to the lake and spending time with his family and friends. He graduated from Durango High School in 2006, where he played varsity baseball. Tony had a heart of gold and was always there for anyone at anytime, with a smile on his face and big hug. Although his time here was short, the lives that he touched were many and the impression he left will remain in our hearts forever. Those of us who knew him were truly blessed and will never forget him. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Therese; his sisters, Sarah and Melissa; his puppy, Tux; along with all his family members and friends who mourn this loss. Viewing will be from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 17, at Desert Memorial, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. N. There will be a celebration of Tony's life following, at his parent's home.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal from Aug. 14 to Aug. 15, 2013.

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Courtney Guerette

December 2, 2013

Tony,
Just about any street I turn down we have a memory I still cant believe this is real.I miss you and will always have a special place in my heart for you! Your family and Tux are always in my thoughts. Watch over us all!

Bobby & Mattie White

August 24, 2013

Bobby ran into Don and Betty last night and we just found out about Tony's death; otherwise, we would have been by your side. We both cried and remembered the softball days when Mattie would hold Tony for hours and called him her baby. Later, when he came to Sawyer so big and handsome, Bobby loved having him in PE class and Mattie always talked to him on campus. Words cannot express our sorrow. Mike, Therese, Sarah and Melissa we love you and Tony very much and he will always be in our hearts. Remember the great times you had with Tony and the wonderful guy he was, and cling to the love you have for each other to help you through these rough days. There will NEVER be closure, you'll just have to learn to live with the fact that God wanted Tony to be with him.

We love you all dearly,
Bobby and Mattie White

Harold/Mary Wyatt CCFD

August 20, 2013

R.I.P. Tony our thoughts and prayers are with you, Mike and family our deepest heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you during this time of your loss.

Chelsey Johnson

August 19, 2013

Dear Tony,
I love and miss you so much and wish you were here.. You will be greatly missed and loved and thought about everyday. Mike, Therese, Sarah, and Melissa I am so sorry for your lose my heart goes out to you and the family!!!

haliaka glowczewski

August 19, 2013

R.I.P. Tony my thoughts andand prayers out to the family he was a great guy and will truly be missed.

Karen Fletcher

August 19, 2013

May the memories help you cope through the difficult moments. My heart breaks for each of you. Hugs and prayers.

Alex Goldberg

August 18, 2013

Rest in peace Tony. Such a nice kid. You will be missed. Rest in peace with love. The Goldberg family.

pamela thomas

August 18, 2013

To the bako family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am that tony is no longer with us. His smile was contagious and could light up a room. He was at my work a month ago and he was so happy. I will always remember his smile.

Kathy Kinzler

August 18, 2013

Mike, Therese, Sarah, Melissa, we are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts, prayers and love are with you during your time of grief. Love and hugs. Mike, Kathy Kinzler. Rian Heide and Family

August 18, 2013

Mike, Therese, Sara, Melisa, Tux
So sorry for your loss, may our love and prayers surround you. Tony will be forever remembered and love until we meet again. He was a part of our family, from always breaking that crazy mustang to his bikes, jet skiis, and almost everything else he did, and alway proud and humerous about it. His big smile, caring things he did. Not too long ago he showed up at our shop with a box of these tiny quail he had found in the middle of the road out by lake mead..he brought them in and was soo worried about them, he tried watering them, we ran around the corner and got some bird scratch...I'm not to sure how many made it but It was soo cute to see this huge guy with these tiny birds...soooo many memories to share through the years, he is now an angel to watch over everyone. It was a pleasure to have him be part of our lives.....Always and forever, love, condolences, and prayers...The Dawson Family

Danielle Foley

August 18, 2013

Its crazy to wake up one day and see such an amazing person gone forever you may be gone but you will never be forgottenWe all miss and love youIts crazy this is true cause I just talked to you :/. R.I.P. Tony<3.

Kim Swanson-Michaels

August 17, 2013

Mike, Terese and family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Tony.

Tom,Gail & Ashley Adams

August 17, 2013

To the Bako family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of Tony. We lost our son 5 years ago very suddenly also, at the young age of 31. We know how hard it is right now, but the loss will get easier as "your" life goes on. As Tony would want it to. Cherish your memories and know he's in the loving arms of our Lord. Much love from the Adams - Tom, Gail & Ashley.

Kristin Devine

August 17, 2013

Such a horrible loss.. i was so shocked to hear this. You were always so happy and could make anyone's day brighter !! May you rest peacefully and continue to live on through your friends and family. ,another young soul called home too soon!!

Kristin Devine

August 17, 2013

Such a horrible loss.. you were a kind hearted guy.. super funny to be around.. may you rest peacefully and may your spirit live on through your family and friends who love you!! Rest in paradise tony!!

A Friend of your cousin

August 17, 2013

Sending lots of love and strength to your family as the mourn and miss you dearly.

gerald brase

August 16, 2013

Mike, sorry for the loss of your son. Gerald Brase, retired CNLVFD.

August 16, 2013

TONY,
YOU WERE SUCH A GREAT KID AND I LOVED HAVING YOU COME OVER. I ALWAYS CONSIDERED YOU AS ANOTHER SON, EVEN MORE SO AFTER AUSTIN MOVED BECAUSE YOU WERE ALSO HERE TO HELP WITH ANYTHING I NEEDED. I LOVED HOW YOU WERE ALWAYS SMILING,YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR, AND HOW YOU WERE ALWAYS READY AND WILLING TO HELP ANYONE IN NEED. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED, FOR SURE!!!! IT WAS AN HONOR HAVING YOU IN OUR LIVES.

LOVE, MARINA, SAM, AUSTIN VALDEZ

Teri Engel

August 16, 2013

Therese and family,
I pray that Faith, Family and Friends can help carry you through this most difficult time.
With love and friendship
Teri Engel

Fernando vasquez

August 16, 2013

I'll always remember Tony as a kind and caring person someone that would do anything for you if you asked him to... he will always be loved and missed... and my deepest condolences from the bottom of my heart to his family his mother his father his sisters and can forget about tux. you may be gone Tony but you naver forgotten may you rest in peace...

Pat and Cari Leary

August 16, 2013

Our hearts are broken with yours at this time. Tony will always be remembered by his smile and incredible attitude about life. Although we were only around him during those wonderful baseball years, we will never forget the joy he spread. Our love and prayers are with you always.

The O'Leary Family

August 15, 2013

I remember all the Saturday mornings you and Joey would show up on our doorstep as soon as our garage door opened. You always had a grin on your face and a twinkle in your eye. And no one could escape you without a laugh or two. It hardly seems real that you are gone. We miss you so much Tony. Love and always remembered,

Jennifer, bailey, and Lexi Lundgren

August 15, 2013

What can I say, these last few months have been the greatest months I've had in a long time by far. You were such a great man, you were always here for me no matter what, even when I tried to push you away you wouldn't let me told me I was being stupid. I am going to miss you more than you will ever know and the girls are going to miss you as well. Rest in peace my love. Ill see you again one day. We love you.

Maude Choy

August 15, 2013

Tony will always be remembered as a caring and kind young man. I still remember him carrying David on his shoulders at the San Diego Zoo or pushing his stroller all day long. He will always be remembered and cherished.

Sara Ritner

August 15, 2013

Tony was a fun and fantastic MDA summer camp counselor. From age 6 to age 21, boys at that camp both looked up to him and relied on him for help and hijinks. All the girl campers had a crush on him and loved to talk about how cute he was. Tony is surely hanging with some of our MDA kids now and remembering the fun times we all had at camp. RIP Tony...you will be missed.

Earl & Dodie Turner/Dawson

August 15, 2013

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Vasquez Family

August 15, 2013

Tony, you will be greatly missed but will stay forever in our hearts. Please watch over us. Your greetings of hugs and kisses will be missed . My thoughts and prayers are with you Mike, Terese,Sara and Melissa. Love Niko,Sandra,Sybrina,Ernie and Sandra Vasquez.

Julya Citarello

August 15, 2013

Our time spent together was short but i loved every moment of it. The time you spent driving to California to see me and spend weekends or when i got to come to your house and meet your amazing family will always be cherish and remembered .. my heart hurts for you and your family and i send all my love to you.. I am so sorry Tony .. I love you.

Madi DeKam

August 15, 2013

Love you so much tony? you will be missed. Rest in paradise.

Madi DeKam

August 15, 2013

Love you so much tony? you will be missed. Rest in paradise.

Linda Cassaro

August 14, 2013

Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh
And talk of me as if I were beside you. I loved
You so—‘twas heaven here with you.
Isla Paschal Richardson. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lorne Schmutz

August 14, 2013

RIP Tony, You were a great friend and i'm sorry i let us lose touch over the last few years. I will never forget the time i spent with you.

Gary & Michelle Schmutz

August 14, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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