Tony Enos Souza passed away on June 26, 2018 in the arms of his long-time companion, Cindee Ford after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Tony died peacefully at home. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Tony was born in São Jorge, Açores and came to California in 1963 at the age of nine. He attended school in Turlock and Newman and graduated from Orestimba High in 1972. Tony worked at welding supply companies since the age of nineteen and ended his career at Air Gas in Turlock.
Tony is preceded in death by his parents, Inacio Florindo and Maria Emilia Sousa. He leaves behind his life partner Cindee and her children, Kim and Bret. Tony is also survived by his siblings Isabel, Joe, and Filomena “Phyllis”. In addition, he leaves his nieces (Angela, Jennifer, and Lisa) and nephew (Marc) and their spouses to mourn his loss. Three great-nieces and twin great-nephews will miss getting to know their “Uncle Tony”.
Some of Tony’s happiest times were spent trap shooting, playing golf, and hanging out with his buddies. But the thing we will remember most is Tony’s huge heart, his kindness, and generosity. He was a one-of-a-kind guy.
There will be a visitation for Mr. Tony Enos Souza from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service: 286 W. Main Street, Turlock, California. A funeral service will occur at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 9, 2018 at the same location, after which he will be laid to rest at Hills Ferry Cemetery District.
Remembrances in Tony's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: https://www.stjude.org/
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/turlock-ca/whitehurst-norton-dias-funeral-service/7044 for the Souza family.
