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Tony John Nevarez

1937 - 2022

Tony John Nevarez obituary, 1937-2022, San Gabriel, CA

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Tony Nevarez Obituary

November 29,1937 - August 28, 2022 Dr. Tony John Nevarez, age 84 passed away August 28, 2022 in his home in San Gabriel, where he resided for the past 46 years. Dr. Tony Nevarez was proud to be a graduate of Lincoln High School, East Los Angeles Community College, California University of Los Angeles and received his Doctorate from UCLA. He began his career at Rio Hondo Community College as a History/Social Science professor. he moved up the educational chain to Department Chair to Dean then ended his career as Vice President of Finance and Business. He then retired in the year 2000. Dr. Nevarez is survived by wife Delia of 56 years, step-daughter Delcine Mesa-Johnson and daughters Darlene Nevarez Hernandez and Toni J. Nevarez. He was proud of his 7 grandchildren, Vicente Lopez, Delondra Mesa, Donovan Johnson, Anthony J. Nevarez, Trevin Nevarez, Tomas Cervantes and Miranda Hernandez, and his 3 great grandchildren, Aaron Johnson, Jude Williams and Victoria Aranda Lopez. Memorial Services Pending Neptune Society - 626-859-3291

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Published by San Gabriel Valley Tribune from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2022.

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Tom Huffman

August 28, 2024

A good man and friend

Ana Chico

December 12, 2023

Many good memories. Including a visit to Chicago with Delia, Delcine and Tootsie. VIsits in Puerto Vallarta were always special but short since they were just stopping in off a cruise.

Cecilia Felix

October 20, 2022

My husband, Arthur Felix, and I shared many memorable cruises with Tony and Delia. We always looked forward to them. Tony was a kind and wonderful person. He will be greatly missed.

Michael Slavich

September 9, 2022

Worked with Tony on several projects at Rio Hondo, great person. Had the pleasure of talking to him at Rio Hondo a few years ago. Mike

Ana Chico

September 4, 2022

My heart goes out to your entire family. We have known Tony for a long time. He will be missed. All my love and sincere condolences.

Jon and Evie Delos Santos

September 4, 2022

Our deepest condolences to your family Darlene. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May your dads legacy live on. God bless you all.

Belinda Lugo Malone & Family - Memphis, TN

September 3, 2022

Our sincere condolences to Aunt Delia and Family. May Uncle Tony rest in peace with the Lord. May the Lord give the family strength as they go through this difficult time.

tom huffman

September 3, 2022

A good friend. It was my pleasure to have worked with Tony for a number of years at Rio Hondo College. He was a good man. RIP. Condolences to the family.

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