Mariano Antopia Jr.'s Obituary
Remember Me
Don't remember me with sadness, Don't remember me with tears, Remember all the laughter.
We've shared throughout the years.
Now 1 am contented,
That my life it was worthwhile,
Knowing that I passed along the way,
I made somebody smile.
When you are walking down the street, And you've got me on your mind.
I'm walking in your footsteps, Only half a step behind.
So please don't be unhappy, just because I'm out of sight, Remember that Im with you, Each morning, noon and night.
Preceded in death by
Parents: Mariano F. Antopia Sr and Maria Luisa Antopia
Siblings: Oscar Antopia and Juan De Dios Antopia
Brother in law: David Espinoza
Sister in law: Evangelina M Antopia
Survived by
Wife: Juanita Antopia
Children: Mariano Antopia III (Lupe), Adam Antopia (Audrey), Benny Antopia (Jessica), Jacob Antopia (Leya)
Siblings: Franciso J Antopia, Maricela Espinosa and Luis R Antopia
Sister in law: Donna Antopia, Celestina Guillen and Mary Garza
Brother in law: Eddie Garza
Grand Children: Leandra, Xavier, Julianna, Gabriel, Adelaida, Erabella, Ezekiel, Jasmine, Kourtney, Madison, Benny Jr, Genesis, Leiylani, Brayden, Anesity, Jeremiah and Adalina Antopia
Great Grand Children: Dahlia Cantu
Mariano was a painter for over 20 years. When he wasn’t working he loved to go to the coast to go swimming and fishing. He loved sitting outside listening to Rock n Roll and classic rock (playing his air guitar). He loved hanging out with family, telling jokes and playing horse shoes. He also loved staying up all night playing poker. He loved playing basketball with the boys, (Always got everyone with his famous hook shot). He loved watching the San Antonio Spurs and was a die hard Dallas Cowboys Fan. On Sundays he loved to Barbecue and watch the cowboys (Even thru these losing years, he remained a fan lol)
Mariano leaves countless memories behind and was loved by so many. He will forever be in our hearts. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 3:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. with a prayer service to be held at 6:00 P.M. On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. followed by interment at First Memorial Park Cemetery.
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