1929
Anthony
2014
Anthony Samudio Sr
November 5, 1929 — August 16, 2014
Funeral services for Anthony M. Samudio Sr. will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. The Reverend Wayne Halvorson will officiate. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Friday at the Bonnerup Funeral Chapel, and again one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.bonnerupfuneralservice.com.
Tony M. Samudio Sr., age 84, of Albert Lea died unexpectedly from an aortic aneurysm, on Saturday, August 16, 2014 surrounded by his family at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Albert Lea.
Tony was born in Casco, WI on November 5, 1929, the son of Joseph and Rita (Martinez) Samudio. From 1939 to 1942, the Samudio family resided in Waseca before moving to Charles Street in Albert Lea. After school Tony enlisted in the Army from 1951 to 1953, receiving his honorable discharge as a Weapon Vehicle Mechanic at Fort Hood, TX. On one of his leaves from the military, Tony proposed to and married his lifetime love, Garnette Arnhold, on June 22, 1952 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Owatonna. They were members there for two years before moving to their home in Albert Lea for more than 50 years. The couple became very active members of Our Saviors Lutheran Church where they raised their five children, ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Tony was a dedicated man working and retiring at Queens Products. He was an employee for 36 years until they closed. He was active in school, church and community activities. He was a Cub Master for Pack 3 and an active member of the American Legion and Eagles Club. Tony and Garnette loved visiting, camping, and picnicking with family and friends. After Garnette passed away in 2008, he stayed in his home in the community, where he had a strong bond with many people, especially enjoying Charles Street reunions and neighborhood gatherings.
Tony Sr. is survived by son, Tony Jr. of Albert Lea and his children: Kim Shovlain of North Carolina, Miranda Samudio, of Albert Lea, and Joseph (Yvette Guerra) Samudio of Hayward; daughter, Mary Beth (Matt) Samudio, of Albert Lea and her children: Heather (Tyler Baas) Larsen of Albert Lea, Travis Larsen of Albert Lea, and her step-son, Miles (Kaycee Kegler) Achord of Hutchinson; Mark's children: Taylor Samudio, of Minneapolis, and Stephen Samudio, of Albert Lea; son, Paul Samudio of Albert Lea and his children: Dustin Samudio of Storm Lake, IA, Dereck Samudio of Albert Lea; son, Robert (Sherry) Samudio, of Freeborn and their daughter: Alyssa Samudio of Freeborn; great-grandchildren, Michael, Corrine and Caleb Shovlain, Brandon Trytten, Makayla Baas, Madalyn Baas, Nathan Achord and Gianna Samudio; sister, Anita (Jerry) Brennan of Rochester; daughters in-law, Phyllis Samudio, Lisa Samudio, and Michelle Neal; and a son in-law, Rocky Larsen.
Tony is preceded in death by his parents; son, Mark Samudio; sisters, Esther Lasa and Lucy Samudio in infancy; brothers, Joseph Jr. Samudio, Harvey Samudio, George Samudio and Raymond Samudio; father and mother in-law Dave (Marie) Steafal; brother in-law, Duane Arnhold; sister's in-law; Darlene (Tom) Golden and Claire Verhelst.
He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather to not only his own, but to many people throughout his life. He will be greatly missed.
Tony M. Samudio Sr., age 84, of Albert Lea died unexpectedly from an aortic aneurysm, on Saturday, August 16, 2014 surrounded by his family at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Albert Lea.
Tony was born in Casco, WI on November 5, 1929, the son of Joseph and Rita (Martinez) Samudio. From 1939 to 1942, the Samudio family resided in Waseca before moving to Charles Street in Albert Lea. After school Tony enlisted in the Army from 1951 to 1953, receiving his honorable discharge as a Weapon Vehicle Mechanic at Fort Hood, TX. On one of his leaves from the military, Tony proposed to and married his lifetime love, Garnette Arnhold, on June 22, 1952 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Owatonna. They were members there for two years before moving to their home in Albert Lea for more than 50 years. The couple became very active members of Our Saviors Lutheran Church where they raised their five children, ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Tony was a dedicated man working and retiring at Queens Products. He was an employee for 36 years until they closed. He was active in school, church and community activities. He was a Cub Master for Pack 3 and an active member of the American Legion and Eagles Club. Tony and Garnette loved visiting, camping, and picnicking with family and friends. After Garnette passed away in 2008, he stayed in his home in the community, where he had a strong bond with many people, especially enjoying Charles Street reunions and neighborhood gatherings.
Tony Sr. is survived by son, Tony Jr. of Albert Lea and his children: Kim Shovlain of North Carolina, Miranda Samudio, of Albert Lea, and Joseph (Yvette Guerra) Samudio of Hayward; daughter, Mary Beth (Matt) Samudio, of Albert Lea and her children: Heather (Tyler Baas) Larsen of Albert Lea, Travis Larsen of Albert Lea, and her step-son, Miles (Kaycee Kegler) Achord of Hutchinson; Mark's children: Taylor Samudio, of Minneapolis, and Stephen Samudio, of Albert Lea; son, Paul Samudio of Albert Lea and his children: Dustin Samudio of Storm Lake, IA, Dereck Samudio of Albert Lea; son, Robert (Sherry) Samudio, of Freeborn and their daughter: Alyssa Samudio of Freeborn; great-grandchildren, Michael, Corrine and Caleb Shovlain, Brandon Trytten, Makayla Baas, Madalyn Baas, Nathan Achord and Gianna Samudio; sister, Anita (Jerry) Brennan of Rochester; daughters in-law, Phyllis Samudio, Lisa Samudio, and Michelle Neal; and a son in-law, Rocky Larsen.
Tony is preceded in death by his parents; son, Mark Samudio; sisters, Esther Lasa and Lucy Samudio in infancy; brothers, Joseph Jr. Samudio, Harvey Samudio, George Samudio and Raymond Samudio; father and mother in-law Dave (Marie) Steafal; brother in-law, Duane Arnhold; sister's in-law; Darlene (Tom) Golden and Claire Verhelst.
He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather to not only his own, but to many people throughout his life. He will be greatly missed.
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