Tony Cristan

Tony Cristan obituary, Clovis, NM

Tony Cristan

Tony Cristan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Muffley Funeral Home Inc. on Dec. 17, 2025.
Tony Cristan, age 50, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at The Chapel. Funeral service will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, 1:00 pm, at The Chapel 1500 Thornton Street, with Pastor Juan Amarilla officiating. Joseph Cristan, Nathaniel Vale, Bobby Lopez, Kaden Lucero, Jerry Rodriguez, Robert Rodriguez, Marcus Rodriguez, Steve Rodriguez and Daniel Rodriguez will serve as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearer will be Jonathan Rodriguez. Burial to follow at Mission Garden of Memories, 2900 W. 7th Street.
He was born on March 17, 1975, in Greeley, Colorado to David Rangel Cristan and Estella Rodriguez. Tony married Sally Armijo and worked as a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed watching his boys play sports, watching his favorite football team; the Dallas Cowboys and loved barbecuing with his family.
Tony is survived by his mother; Estella Hernandez (Gary) of Clovis, NM, wife; Sally Cristan, two children; Anthony Gurule and Ramon Cristan of Clovis, NM, seven siblings; David Rodriguez, Theodore Cristan, Sonia Lopez (Bobby), Patricia Palacios all of Clovis, NM, Melissa Kelly of Arlington, TX, Michelle Pacheco of Amarillo, TX, Joseph Cristan (Allison) of Killeen, TX, special friend; Miranda Molina of Clovis, NM, three grandchildren; Vicente Cristan, Elias Cristan, Lilleanne Cristan of Clovis, NM, and numerous extended family.
He was preceded in death by his father; David Rangel Cristan, son; Tony Cristan Jr, grandparents; Severano and Lucia Rodriguez, and numerous relatives.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home, www.muffelyfuneralhome.com, (575)762-4435.
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