Stoimen Antonov

Beloved father, husband, and friend

Stoimen Antonov passed away unexpectedly on November 20th, 2025, surrounded by the family he lived for.

Ruben was the hardest-working man most of us will ever know. From sunrise to long after dark, he poured every ounce of himself into providing for his family. Whether it was swinging a hammer, turning a wrench, or putting in the extra hours to finish a project without complaint, he never once put himself first. His calloused hands and tired back were proof of a promise he kept every single day: his family would never want for anything as long as he had breath in his body.

To his children and to his wife, he was simply the best husband and dad on earth. The fixer of every broken toy, the quiet voice that said “I’m proud of you” when words were hard to come by. He taught us how to work hard, how to treat people right, and how to love without keeping score. Everything he had—his time, his money, his very last dollar—was yours if you needed it.

His love for his family and pets were like no other.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you raise a coffee cup or tip your hat to the hardest-working man any of us ever knew, and maybe tell your own kids you love them—just the way he always did.

Rest easy, Dad. You gave us everything. We love you forever.