Melvin W. Antonio, Sr., age 55 of Peridot, Arizona passed away on February 15, 2012 at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, AZ He was born in San Carlos, AZ on July 13, 1956 Son of Ivan Antonio, Jr. and Abbie (Gibson) Antonio. Antonio attended Globe High School and continue his education at Scottsdale Comm. College and A.S.U. In his free time he enjoyed going fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Melvin is survived by his wife Rena Antonio, his children; Melvalena Kitcheyan (Jonathan), Tamika Antonio, Melvin E. Antonio, Jr., Bigcoat Coty Antonio, Marcus Antonio, his brother Leland Antonio, his sisters; Phyllis Dosela, Thelma Brown, Yolanda Victor and Rebecca Preston, seven grandchildren. Wake will be on Friday, February 24, 2012 at 4:00 P.M. at Antonio’s Residence/Hallelujah Square, Peridot, AZ Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at San Carlos Miracle Church in Peridot, AZ Interment will be at Chinatown Cemetery, Peridot, AZ