Born December 3, 1941 in Taylor, Texas, Antonio Peche Jr. passed away on September 18, 2015 at the age of 73. Peche (Tony) was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and retired Kelly AFB Electronic Aircraft Mechanic. Following retirement, Tony remained active with part time jobs at the Alamo, HEB and Olmos Park Auto Group. In his leisure time, Tony frequented Retama Park and spent many evenings at Mission County Park VFW dancing with his loving companion Celia Gonzales. Tony was preceded in death by his parents Antonio Ruiz Peche and Janie Olivarez Peche and brothers, Ray and Elbert. Tony is survived by brothers, Lee Roy and wife Teresa, Richard, David and Gene; sisters Irene and husband Steve Ramirez, Janie Peche and Jerry Martinez, Gloria and husband James Starnes along with numerous loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family extends special thanks to the Adventiva Hospice Staff and the many family members and friends who prayed, visited and cared for Tony. A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 25, at St. Patrick Catholic Church at 1114 Willow St. with interment at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.