Tony Fontes
Mission Indian descendant. Expert horseman and horse trainer. Kind and soft spoken. Worked for Sans brothers at Mill Creek. Caretaker at French Camp for George Gamboa.
Stories
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Tony Fontes – The Story of a Rugged, Fun-Loving Horseman
His forefathers heard the first Padres sing at San Antonio Mission; Tony Fontes grew up to be the coast's rugged, fun-loving horseman.
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View from Lucia Lodge Draws Thousands of Guests Each Year
In 1932 the road ended at Krenkel Corners; beyond lay wilderness. Lucia Lodge grew where the trail gave out — and the veranda still hangs over the sea.
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Tony Fontes Jeep Accident
A jeep, a log, and a hard landing — Tony Fontes's closest call came on four wheels, not four hooves.