Tony Peralez
Tony passed away on April 16th at Billings Clinic Hospital. He had been a resident at Eagle Cliff Manor.
He was born on October 28, 1937, in Pompeys Pillar, to Bentura and Anna Peralez. He grew up in Pompeys Pillar and attended Huntley Project Schools graduating in 1956. He played and lettered in football. Tony attended Rocky Mountain College and graduated with a Natural Science degree and a minor in mathematics.
Tony was the first of his family to graduate from college and served as a role model for his siblings. He taught school in several Montana towns including Lodge Grass and Lima. Thereafter, he returned to Pompeys Pillar and went to work for Burlington Northern Railroad. He worked for BN until he retired. Tony was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by seven siblings: Ralph Peralez (Irene), Raymond Peralez (Rose), Lydia Jiminez (Robert), Esther Peralez (Andrew Small), David Peralez (Sally), Connie Chancellor (Tim), and Richard Peralez (Linda). Tony is also survived by many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. The family and friends will miss him. A private family burial and memorial service will be held at Pleasant View Cemetery in Ballantine.
