Antonio Ricardo Regalado, 90, of Euless, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on May 28th, 2023.
Antonio was born to Panfilo Regalado and Bernadine Diasdado on the 29th of July, 1932. He joined the United States Army in November 1952 and served as a Crane Shovel Operator. During his time in service, he supported several missions in Europe and reached the rank of Corporal. After serving honorably, he started his career with American Airlines. He spent 48 years working as a Fleet Service Technician and retired from the airline in 1995. He got married to Beatrice on November the 28th, 1958. Together living in El Paso, Texas and later Euless, Texas they started what grew into a large loving family.
Antonio was very active in the lives of his children, grand children, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Family was undoubtedly the most important thing to Antonio. Even with five generations under him, he never missed an opportunity to be present in the lives of his loved ones. He was full of life and intelligence. His abilities to consistently provide enlightenment on life is an attribute that is still deeply admired. With his extensive life experiences, he was always willing to provide the most pertinent wisdom to those who needed it. He lived his life for the people around him and was always the first one to help someone in need.
Antonio is preceded in death by his father, Panfilo, his mother Bernadine, and his oldest daughter Terri and his grandchildren Anthony, Daisy, and Kayla. He is survived by his wife Beatrice, his son Ernie and his wife Kat, his daughters Linda, Irma and her husband Rudy, Patsy, Norma and her husband Ed, Martha, Rose and her husband Jon, and his youngest son Tony and his wife Robin. He is also survived by his 26 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.
A viewing will be held at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst on Monday June 12th from 6-8 PM and a church service at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Bedford on Tuesday June 13th at 10 AM.