Anthony (Tony) Greensward, 70, entered eternal rest on December 4, 2023, at his home in Santa Clara, NM.

He is survived by his aunt, Lucy Falley of Silver City, his uncle Richard Schram of Brevard, NC, and cousins Brian Kavanagh of Vancouver, WA, and Kevin Kavanagh of Austin, TX, Christopher Schram of Melbourne, FL, Aaron Schram of Chesterfield, VA, Tracy Schram of WV, and his loving dog, Cassidy. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sabina Schram Greensward Hirshman, and his father James Greensward.



Tony loved the outdoors and living in Pinos Altos. He often walked in the morning and evening with his companion Cassidy. Cassidy has found a new forever home with Gene Gomez, another friend in Pinos Altos. He loved animals, liberal politics and enjoyed rock n’ roll music. Tony was the lead foreman over brush pullers and pilers for 13 years doing wildfire protection work with Gila Tree Thinners in southwest New Mexico.  His diligent forestry thinning work helped save nine homes from this summer’s Rico Fire in Pinos Altos.

Tony, Cassidy, and former dogs Zena and Duchess made many friends from Pinos Altos to the Silver City Thrift Store. Silver City friends Glenn and Sandra Griffin, Pinos Altos friends Anne Van Ausdall, John Daggers, David Yeung, and Karen Campbell greatly helped Tony during his recent illness. He also had the support of Neil Rice of Greendale, WI. They, his crew coworkers and friends will carry Tony in their hearts forever. He also had the support from his friends in Minnesota and Wisconsin, including Neil Rice of Greendale, WI, Billy Curmano of Winona, MN and Bradley Wendt of Columbus, WI.  They, his crew coworkers and friends will carry Tony in their hearts forever.

No Services have been scheduled at this time. 

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.  Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trust care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777.  To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com .