Anthony Luke Riley

Anthony Luke Riley, of Rainbow City, Navajo County, Arizona passed away unexpectedly, January 21, 2013 at his home in Rainbow City. He was 47. Tony was born to Felix and June (Peaches) Riley in McNary, Apache County, Arizona on April 17, 1965. Tony worked for the Fort Apache Timber Company in Whiteriver, Arizona as a boiler operator for most of his life until an injury he sustained no longer made it possible for him to continue working there. Following his injury he stayed at home and cared for his mother, an aunt and his uncle. A quiet person, he was shy in his own way but was always helping people. He never hurt anyone in any way and will be missed by all but none more than his sister, Felicia, whom he was very close with. He is survived by his father, Felix; sister, Felicia R. Riley; brothers, Fitzgerald R. Riley, Quintino Riley and Robert Nash; nieces, Krissy Riley, Chelsey Riley, Erica Nash and Daphne Nash; nephews, Antonio Medina and Steven Riley. He was preceded in death by his mother, June Riley; brother, Daryle Riley; sister, Rebecca Nash; aunt, Vina Cassadore; nephew, Mike Nash and a Cousin Larold Billy. A one night wake will be held at his home in Rainbow City, 501 Larzelere, 10:00AM Sunday January 27, 2013. A home service will be held 1:00PM Monday January, 28, 2013 with interment to follow in the Whiteriver Cemetery, Whiteriver, Arizona.