Tony (Tonito) Gaytan, 51, went home to be with our Lord on June 1st, 2021. He was born January 16th, 1970 to Maria Minerva Leal and Ruben Gaytan.

He was a good man with a beautiful soul and kind nature. He never spoke Ill of anyone whether they deserved it or not.

He was a beloved son,  brother,  brother in law,  nephew, cousin, uncle and friend.
His love of life was as deep as his love of music. He was a regular audience member of the Domingo show over the last 30 years or so. And knew them on a personal level having befriended Rudy Trevino along the way. He had been to many Tejano music concerts and festivals and was blessed to have met quite a few of his favorite musicians in his lifetime. Over the years he lived in Houston and Austin as well as in Corpus Christi,  Texas. Where he was born. Spending his life with his mother,  until God called her home in January 2020. He enjoyed meeting new people and always had time to talk to any friend he ran in to out in the world. He was very involved in local politics and was a familiar face at the Nueces  Courthouse, assisting with elections.

He was a supporter of  the Military and was very proud of every family member that served. Since he could not serve himself having been disabled.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Minerva Leal, his father Ruben Gaytan, his step dad Johnny R. Garcia, his grandmother's, Minerva B. Leal and Andrea L. Garcia, his grandfather Onofre "Frank" Leal, his aunt's,  Sylvia Ybarra and Teresa "Terry" Garcia, his uncle's Juan "J.O." Leal,  Jesse "Jay" Garcia,  Joe Garcia, Richard Garcia,  Jerry Garcia, and cousin's Hector Vargas, and Jeremy Garcia. And his niece Sianna Trevino.

He is survived by Tia Paula "Polly" Kirby (Del), aunt Norma Dishman. And uncle's Jeff Garcia (Elizabeth), Ted Garcia, his siblings Stephen " Steve" Garcia,  Maria Ruse (Gail), Laura Cruz (Daniel), and Belinda Gaytan. And his niece's Elizabeth Anderson (SPC Dillon Anderson) and Christina Ruse. And nephews Mitchel Cruz ( Sarah) and great nephew Jacob, Matthew Cruz, Pablo Onofre Ahumada and Brysen Barrera.

Services will be handled by Guardian Funeral Home.

The family would like thank Assist Home Living (Vanessa), the wonderful staff at Spohn South for their professionalism and compassionate care. And the wonderful efforts and generosity of Mary Martinez, Sandy Vargas, Kim Correia,  Jesse Garcia,  Teresa Vargas,  Paul Vargas and Paula Kirby.