Gonzalo Antonio “Tony” Faure
March 13, 1945 – Feb. 10, 2017
Gonzalo Antonio “Tony” Faure died peacefully at home on Feb. 10 in Tujunga at the age
of 71.
Tony is survived by his sons Ryan Faure of Sunland and Westley Faure of Tujunga; brother Edgar Faure; sister Teresa. He was a dedicated and loving grandfather to Sara Faure, Emily Parker, Anthony Faure and Westley Faure.
Tony was born on March 13, 1945 in La Paz, Bolivia to Antonio Faure and Aida Faure Derteano. Tony graduated from the Universidad de San Andreas in 1962 with a degree in humanities. After moving to Pasadena, he served in the Army in the ’60s. Tony worked for Safeway and Vons grocery stores as a clerk and as a store manager.
The viewing and rosary will be held at Crippen Mortuary at 2900 Honolulu Ave., La Crescenta today, Thursday, Feb. 16. The viewing is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the rosary will begin at 7 p.m. The funeral is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 7344 Apperson St. in Tujunga with a reception to immediately follow. Fr. Roland Astudillo will officiate the ceremony.
For additional information contact (818) 352-3218. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Tony’s life. Flowers and condolences may be sent to 9639 Saluda Ave., Tujunga, CA 91042.
Directors: Crippen Mortuary