Anthony Wayne "Tony" Lujan

Anthony Wayne “Tony” Lujan, 67, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2025 in Butte, Montana. He was born in Anaconda, Montana Saturday, November 22, 1958 and raised in Butte. Tony was a proud member of the community that shaped his life. Tony attended Boy’s Central High School before joining the United States Army in 1977. He served his county with honor and was later honorably discharged. After his military service, he spent years working in the South Dakota gold mines and the Wyoming oil fields before returning home to Butte, where he lived for the remainder of his life. In his youth, Tony was known for his passion for Little League Baseball. He played for Pepsi, loved the game deeply, and often spent time teaching his younger siblings how to play sports, ride bikes, and enjoy the simple fundamentals off childhood. His patience, good nature and willingness to help others made him a steady and beloved presence. In his later years, Tony found a deep passion for cooking. He could often be found preparing meals for the “little old ladies” where he resided, offering comfort, companionship and humor through his food. His hands were always busy with creative work—leathercraft, building model cars, and tending to the prized 1965 Galaxie 500 convertible he cherished. Tony was Navajo and exceedingly proud of his Native heritage. His traditions, culture and identity remained a profound source of pride throughout his life. Tony is survived by his siblings, Gale Williamson, Linda Williamson, Christy Edwards, Kim Williamson, Duane (Chriss) Williamson, Keith (Barb) Williamson, Charmaine Williamson and Robin Wenstrom, his aunt, Sharon Ekstrom and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ivan and Doris Ekstrom, his father Ray Lujan, his mother, Arlene Wenstrom, his step-fathers Bob Wenstrom and Ozzie Williamson, his siblings, Kathy Maesar, Mike Williamson, Sandy, Lujan and Everett Williamson, his niece, Brandy Edwards, his great-nephew, Austin Neives and his brothers-in-law, Hank Edwards and John Evans. Tony will be remembered for his generosity, humor, creativity and the unwavering kindness he shared throughout his life. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 1 o’clock in Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home with Brandon Scown officiating.

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Anthony Wayne "Tony" Lujan

November 22, 1958 - November 28, 2025