On Monday, March 16, 2020 Tory passed away peacefully at the age of 78. He was a long time resident of Fillmore. Tory was born on May 4, 1941 to Gumesindo and Mary Cervantez. He attended elementary and high schools in Fillmore. Soon after leaving school he started working for Chaney’s Trucking as a hauler, from there he started his career as a Stressor Operator for Ameron Pole Products in Fillmore and retired after 30 years of service. That is where he met the love of his life Gloria Ramirez and they would share 36 years together as husband and wife. Tory loved the outdoors. He was an avid fishermen, hunter, enjoyed working in his garden at home and at the school farm. He also enjoyed raising Canaries, Cockatiels, loved to BBQ, he enjoyed coaching Little League Baseball, and playing washers. He was a die hard New York Giants fan and Dodgers fan.
He is proceeded in death by his parents Gumesindo Cervantez and Mary Zuno, wife Gloria Cervantez, Brother Ony Cervantez and sister Lupe Rizo. He is survived by, Step-Daughter Donna Underwood (Scott), Pete (Emilie), Joe (Marla), Tony (Rosie), Georgia (Joe), Frank, three Grand Children and numerous Nieces and Nephews.
Viewing will be Wednesday, March 25th from 5pm-7pm and Rosary to follow at Chapel of the Angels 600 E. Pleasant Street, Santa Paula.
Burial will be Thursday, March 26th at 10am, Bardsdale Cemetery.