Joyce Antoinette "Toni" Fonseca
Joyce Antoinette "Toni" Fonseca
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With profound love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Joyce Antoinette "Toni" Fonseca, age 84. Toni lived a life rich with warmth and family-leaving behind a legacy of compassion, resilience, and grace.
Born on May 10, 1941, in Alameda, CA, she spent her early years in Danville, CA, before moving to Honolulu, HI, where she embraced the island's beauty and spirit for many years. In her later years, she lived in Hampton, VA, and Heidelberg, Germany, and eventually made her home in Columbus, GA, where she remained close to loved ones.
She is survived by her son Shawn Anthony Fonseca and daughter-in-law Raylene of Honolulu, HI; daughter, Army Veteran Sergeant First Class Michelle Leilani Fonseca of Columbus, GA; and son, Air Force Veteran Technical Sergeant Paul Richard Machado and daughter-in-law Damaris of Wichita Falls, TX.
Her love lives on in her grandchildren:
-as well as her 29 beautiful great-grandchildren and a devoted group of lifelong friends.
Toni was known for her fierce devotion to family and her dedication to caring for her children. Her journey-like many-was shaped by both love and hardship, and her relationships reflected the complexities of a life fully lived. Despite life's challenges, she remained a figure of strength and perseverance, and the impact of her presence will continue to echo through those who knew and loved her.
Aloha wau ia 'oe a mau loa, a hui hou (Love you always, until we meet again).
Georgia Cremation-Columbus is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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