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Wallace Antone Obituary

Wallace Eugene Antone

August 23, 1944 - October 7, 2025

Wallace Eugene Antone born in Calexico, California; August 23, 1944, went home on October 7, 2025.

Wally is an enrolled member of the Quechan Indian Tribe and is also of Cocopah Indian tribal heritage. He promoted Quechan Indian culture, language and was a beloved member and elder of the Bird Song community, spanning multiple tribal nations within Southern California, and Arizona.

He is the son of the late George Antone and Jane (Hippah) Duro. He was raised on the Quechan Indian Reservation and spent his later years on the Fort Mojave Indian Reservation.

Wally is preceded in death by his daughter, Valentina Regina Antone; brothers, Orlando Hart, Augustine Hart, Chester Antone, and sisters, Anita Hart, Imogene (Hart) Johnson.

He is survived by sons, Reginald Wally Antone Sr., Kit Fox Antone, and daughter, Jayne Antone. Stepfather to Godfrey Roanhorse. Grandfather to Day Antone Duran, Valentino Felix Antone, Georgia Antone, Reginald Antone Jr., Ruben Antone, and Gabriella Antone. Great-Grandfather to Norittia Autumn Lipman, and Sky D.T. Ruby.

Common law spouse Mary Howe, and former spouse Barbara Ann Levy.

Viewing will take place at the Yuma Mortuary and Crematory on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm, followed by full Traditional Funeral Rites located at The Quechan Big House from 5:00 pm to 5:30 am. Cremation on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

Pallbearers: Reginald Wally Antone Sr., Reginald Antone Jr., Kit Fox Antone, Sky Ruby, Godfrey Roanhorse.

Honorary Pallbearers: Duro Johnson, Albert Golding Sr., Roland Golding, Lyman Golding, James Evanston,

John Ameelyenah, Robert Ameelyaneh, Jason Coyote,

Preston Arrowweed, Williem White, Emilio Escalanti,

Kelvin Pastores, Melvin Pastores, Walter Holmes, Dave Toler, Geronimo Holmes, John Chrisman, Bruce William, Tim Williams, Kelly Hills, Kevin Hills, Larry Hammond, Lionel Hammond, James Ramos, Tommy Ramos, Steve Duro, Derek Duro, Olin Jones, Eyvind Kang, Albert Chacon, Jesse Alvarado, Rueben Schaffer, Paul Stewart, Sean Milanovich, Reid Milanovich, Guy Trujillo, Wayne Nelson, Sam Evanston, Levi Evanston, Calvin Evanston, Denton Scott, Dana Scott, Garfield Nish, Matthew Leivas, Phillip Smith, Matt Cruz, William Contreras, Lynwood Vest, Johnny Ray Hemmers, George Zuniga, Bill Madrigal, Eli Andreas, John Preckwinkle Ivan Bender,

Steve Cisneros, Steven Vicenti, and other family and friends.

Please sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/yumasun

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Yuma Sun on Oct. 15, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Wallace Antone

Oct

17

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Yuma Mortuary & Crematory

775 S 5th Avenue, Yuma, AZ 85364

Oct

17

Service

5:00 p.m.

Quechan Indian Reservation Big House

Funeral services provided by:

Yuma Mortuary & Crematory

775 S 5th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364

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Robin Wilson

October 15, 2025

I got to know Mr. Antone when he was aid to our Quechan Youth Group back in the late 70's and 80's. He was funny! He was very supportive and encouraging, got along with everyone and told some great stories that we could all relate with because they included every one of our family members. I will miss seeing him because he always made us feel welcomed. Rest In Peace Mr. Antone.

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