Anthony Joseph Fuentez, age 47, of Great Falls, passed away after a lengthy illness on March 27, 2017 at Peace Hospice, surrounded by friends and family. A Vigil will be held Thursday, March 30th from 6pm-8pm at Croxford Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, March 31st at 2:00pm at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Anthony was born to Clara (Gardipee) Doney and William “Wild Bill” McGillis on February 9, 1970. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly Elaine Fuentez, and his grandparents, Joe and Madeline (Mosey) Gardipee. He is survived by three sisters, Chantay (Billy) Gardipee, Lisa Doney and Yvonne Canary; children, Miche (Steve) Raning Bird Fuentez, Tonijo (Chad Parker) Fuentez, Carol Gean Duran, Jaelynn Duran, Leeann Duran, Randee Duran, and Alana Wilson; grandchildren, Jayla, Mariah, Jimmy JR. and Jon Darrell Russette, Kayden Parker, and T’Shea Duran.

Tony loved to create traditional Native American arts and crafts, such as drawings, beadwork, dreamcatchers and more, and he enjoyed being with family and friends at every opportunity. He worked as an auto detailer and cars were his passion. He will be dearly missed.

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