Cleofas “Tony” Antonio Maya, 42, of Batesville, died on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Tony was born on June 4, 1981, in Talihina, OK. He was of Presbyterian Christian faith. Tony loved to work with his hands. He enjoyed tinkering around with old motors, whether it was in a classic car or a lawn mower. Tony also enjoyed playing video games, his favorites were the retro classic games like Super Mario Bros. Tony was a loving and kind soul. He loved to have conversations with people and could talk your ear off. He loved meeting people and never met a stranger. Most of all, Tony loved his family, and they will all cherish his memory. He will be forever loved and dearly missed by all who were blessed to know and love him.
Tony is preceded in death by his grandparents, Lloyd and Barbara Hudson; and his uncles, Rocio “Rosko” Gonzalez, and Gene Hudson. He is survived by his mother, Sallie Medina, and his father, Leo Medina; his daughter, Jasmine Maya; his brothers, Ricardo Maya (Kaila) and Alex Maya; his sisters, Adriana Medina, Alma Medina Hernandez (Mike), and Kimberly Medina, and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Services are entrusted to Willis Funeral Service of Batesville, AR. Tony’s Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 10 a.m., at the Willis Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville, AR.