Derek Anthony Antonio Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Derek Anthony Antonio (Turlock, California), born in Modesto, California, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Derek left this world on January 2, 2026 at the age of 40, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Derek Anthony Antonio or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Derek may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his grandparents, José and Elvira Antonio. He is survived by: his partner Shayna Burdick; his children, Cameron, Benjamin and Catherine; his mother Maria Antonio; his stepfather Sam Newnam; and his siblings, Jennifer Butcher, Esmeralda Newnam and Jacob Newnam. He is also survived by extended family members and many friends who were more like brothers.
