Toney Hunsaker, Sr.

Toney Ray Hunsaker, 89, died peacefully surrounded by family on July 7, 2025, in New River, AZ. A loving husband and father, Toney is survived by his wife, Madeline Carol (Gabel) Hunsaker, to whom he shared 66 wonderful years of marriage; his daughter Carolyne, and sons Jake (Harriet Kassan – deceased), Toney, Jr. of California and Eric (Renee Iovanella) of New River, AZ. He leaves behind his grandchildren, Justin (Stephanie), Alyssa (Colton Stewart), Jason, Kendall (David Globus), Alesha (Milo Gubler), Kayleigh, and Erica; as well as 4 great grandchildren, Easton, Adelyn, Owen, and Kinsley.

Born on Sept. 22, 1935, in Tulia, Texas; Toney was the eighth of nine children of the late Jacob Israel and Ada Maddie (Downs) Hunsaker. He was preceded in death by his 3 brothers, Harrison, Bob, Bill, and 4 of his 5 sisters, Betty Jo, Marie, Avis, Ann. Toney is survived by his sister Neva Smith, who resides in Arizona. Toney and his family migrated to Fresno, California; making many stops along the way to earn monies to support their family. Once settled in Raisin City, CA; Toney completed high school in Caruthers and attended 2 years at Coalinga Jr. College. He began a career as a surveyor, of which he remained for 35 years.

Toney married his sweetheart Carol (Madeline) Gabel, on July 18, 1958 in Winterhaven, CA. Upon his retirement, Toney and Carol traveled in their motorhome or 5th wheel touring the United States. The couple settled in Searchlight, NV where they lived for 20 years. One could often see Toney and Carol at Cottonwood Cove; especially on Lake Mojave where Toney loved to fish. They moved to Arizona in 2020.

Services will be held on July 26, 2025, at 10:00am at Good Shepherd Mission, 45033 N. 12th St., New River, AZ 85087. A reception will follow at the residence of Eric Hunsaker, 43928 N. 20th St., New River, AZ 85087. Interment will be at Holy Redeemer Cemetery on July 29th at 10:00am.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a charity of your choice.