“Fate rarely calls upon us at a moment of our choosing.” -Optimus Prime
On December 24th, 2017, fate called upon Antonio (Toe) Francisco Solee. Toe fought a difficult battle with his epilepsy and on the evening of Christmas Eve, he lost his fight at the young age of 25.
Toe was born in Helena Montana on May 5th, 1992. He was the youngest son of Wayne and Toni Solee.
Antonio was a very happy child. He believed in always living life to the fullest and never let anything hold him back. Toe was amazingly talented at everything he encountered. He was part of many different groups including wrestling, baseball, bowling, hunting, trap shooting, snowmobiling, and folfing. He also had a special love for anything Transformers.
He graduated from Helena High School class of 2010 and competed a couple years of college at Helena Tech. Antonio realized his true passion for construction and followed in his father’s footsteps. He became co-owner of his father’s construction business and excelled in his career being taught to him by his best friend and partner, Pops.
“The greatest weakness of most humans is their hesitancy to tell others how much they love them while they’re alive.” -Optimus Prime
This was not the case with Toe. Antonio and his wife, Deanna, met while in High School, but connected after graduation. From the beginning, everyone around them knew that something immediately clicked between the two of them. His heart of gold and his ability to always make her smile, stole her heart from day one.
Together they made some incredible memories traveling and just living life to its fullest. Two of his fondest remembrances were shared in 2013. On August 17th Antonio and Deanna celebrated with friends and family with their marriage. They then welcomed their first child, a daughter, Rilie a short time after on October 30th. Their son, Eric, was born three years later; on another one of their adventures that moved them to Las Vegas; on February 6th, 2017. Antonio was incredibly dedicated to his family and always made sure they felt loved.
He was never afraid to tell others how much they meant to him and always made people feel part of the family. Toe is survived in death by his wife Deanna Solee, daughter Rilie Solee, son Eric Solee, father Wayne Solee, mother Toni Solee, brother JR Solee, Great Great Grandmother Marrie Tribble, grandfather Frank Linguista, grandmother Candy Linguista, grandmother Linda Barman, father in law Leland Bohlman, mother in law Vikki Bohlman, uncle Carlo Linguista, aunt Cami Linguista, uncle William Leitzke, aunt Chris Leitzke, uncle Robert Schraner, aunt Sheila Schraner, uncle Steven Barman, aunt Colleen Mooreman, aunt Marla Augustin, great aunt Carmela Linguista, sister in law Joeline Solee, sister in law Krysten Bohlman, sister in law Erin Bohlman, niece Ashauntie Solee, and 20 cousins.
He is preceded in death by grandfather Donald Barman, grandfather Gordon Ellis, grandmother Clara Ellis, grandfather Francisco Linguista, and grandmother Juanita Linguista.
A special thanks would like to be extended to all of the medial and emergency services staff who fought to save his life. Donations for Antonio’s young family will be accepted at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home to offset funeral expenses and help the family.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 8, 2018 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave., with a burial to follow the service at Forestvale Cemetery. A Reception will be held in the Social Hall of the funeral home immediately following the burial. Donations for Antonio’s young family will be accepted at the funeral home to offset funeral expenses.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Antonio.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Monday January 8, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
After the service to Forestvale Cemetery
Monday January 8, 2018
690 Forestvale Rd.
Helena
Montana, 59602
Reception
Following the burial
Monday January 8, 2018
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Monday January 8, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
After the service to Forestvale Cemetery
Monday January 8, 2018
690 Forestvale Rd.
Helena
Montana, 59602
Reception
Following the burial
Monday January 8, 2018
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Christina Leitzke says
Antonio you will be dearly missed by so many, you were a wonderful man, husband, and especially a great father. You always had a smile on your face and brought laughter to everything you did. May you soar high and watch over all of us and be our guardian angel. I love you so much.
Monicha bachmeier says
Toe you where the best cousin anyone could ask for i miss u like crazy u were amazing husband and amazinf father to ur kids please say hi to all my relatives up there love ya and miss you bud ?
Camden Slack says
Antonio you will be truely missed, I still can’t believe this is true you were one of my best friends we didn’t really hang out as much as we wanted but you will always be my brother. I love you man keep an eye on your beautiful little family, you will be missed every day
Bud Gantenbein says
Toe you are dearly missed. I’m happy I got to meet and get to know such a great guy. You were an amazing father, husband, and cousin to everyone. I know you are watching over everyone that you cared about especially Deanna and you two wonderful babies. Even though you are no longer on this earth your presence still is in one special place to everyone. You are still in our hearts and memories. No one can take you out of those. Rest easy my friend we all love and miss you very much.
Breanna says
My heart is with your beautiful wife and kids. I can’t believe you’re gone. I’ll always remember playing on the Warren Elementary playground together. <3
Jack Norris says
Toe you were a great father and friend you ll be missed by many.
Bill & Sue Bielecki says
Wish we could have meet Antonio, you will have wonderful memories! Our sincere, heartfelt sympathies.
Love Sue & Bill Bielecki
Erin Stebbins says
We have had some fun memories with our “family.” You are and always will be my little brother. Love ya bud. I will be there for Deanna and Kids anytime! I love you all. Wayne and Toni and JR, I love you SO SO MUCH and I lift you guys up in prayer that God provides comfort and healing to you. I’m a phone call away. ({HUGS…})
Robert & Marie Mile says
We wanted to share our condolences with Antonio’s family. It is never easy to have to say goodbye to a loved one. The pain of loss can be unbearable. Our Creator promises us that one day this pain will be just a memory. That beautiful promise can be found at Revelation 21:3,4. Our pain and suffering will be a thing of the past, and we can cry tears of joy as we welcome back the ones that we love so much. We hope you find comfort in those promises.
Tina Whitaker says
Deanna – I’m so sorry to hear of your and your children’s loss! I never met your husband but I know how special he was to have captured your heart. I pray that his obvious love for you and your children will provide a small source of comfort in the long days as you move forward. You are an amazing woman. Love, hugs, and prayers my friend. Tina
Will Leitzke says
Hey Toe, I know you can hear me up there. Get those courses ready cause one day we will be playing together again. I will miss you and you will always be thought of. Wish we had more time to have gotten to each other more. There will be a day to do that. Keep watch over the family as i know you will. You were to young but God must have special plan for you. See you in yhe future bud.
Maria Thorpe says
Daenna, Wayne, and Toni I am so sorry to hear of Toe’s passing. He is looking over everyone and knows he will see everyone of you again. My condolences go out to all of you. Toe may you rest and watch over the family.
Chris Sinrud says
Wayne and Toni, Deanna, Rilie, and Eric, I am so sorry to see Antonio passed away. I pray the Lord comforts and holds you close. Antonio was one of the Great Men of our world. I know he loved life and was such an amazing person. In all the years I coached he was simply awesome. I haven’t seen him in the last year or so but he will most certainly be missed. May God Bless you all, and remembering Antonio with all the smiles, laughter, and heart is how I will keep him alive.
LM, Alabama says
Dear family,
I’m so sorry for the loss of your beloved Toe. May the God of all comfort give you peace during this difficult time. We look forward to seeing our dead loved ones again in the righteous paradise here on earth very soon. Acts 24:15; Psalm 37:29
No Name says
I’ll come see you off and pay my Respects when everyone else leaves you’re service my dear friend.. I still cannot accept that you’re gone and that another one of the kindest souls on the very Earth was taken from us far to early.. I will not just remember you I will also teach others what you helped teach me and that is seeking to help another just for the sake of it.. showing others how to greet life with renewed vigor and hope you helped guide many people even if they were unaware of it to a better and happier life.. Toe you will never be just a memory you are a permanent part of those who’s lives you’ve touched and the kindness you helped nuture in others is the foundation and roots that will see to it that you are never truly gone or forgotten.. may you Rest In Peace my dearest friend. “There’s a thine line between being a hero and being a memory.” Optimus Prime