Mauricio Thomas “Billy” Abney, 15, North Manchester, passed away on June 1, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Billy was born on January 21, 2008, in Fort Wayne, and soon thereafter his grandparents, Kathy and Al Page, loved and cared for him as one of their own children.
Though life was never easy or normal for Billy, he made the absolute most of it and did everything with a smile. He attended grade school at Sharp Creek Elementary School and was set to begin his sophomore year at Manchester Junior-Senior High School in August. Billy had a great sense of humor and often played tricks on his teachers. He loved hockey, especially listening to his favorite announcer call games for the Atlanta Gladiators. He also enjoyed listening to Morgan Wallen and other new age country artists. Billy also delighted in being outside and going for walks. However, he loved nothing more than snuggling with his grandma and playing with his niece, Evalyn Grace Miller.
The loving memory of Mauricio “Billy” Abney will be forever cherished by his grandparents, Al and Kathy Page, North Manchester; mother, Ronzo (Jeremy Blevins) Crumly, North Manchester; sister, Abigail Anderson, North Manchester; uncles, James Crumly, North Manchester, Michael (Angie) Page, Pendleton, and Brian (Ruth) Page, Lafayette; aunts, Lisa Page, Wabash, Shani (Tony) Name, Kokomo, Katrina (Armando) Tinajero, Indianapolis, and Tamara (Michael) Smith, Peoria, Illinois; great aunt, Doris Bristow, Athens, Alabama; and many nieces, nephews, and friends he made along the way.
A celebration of Mauricio “Billy” Abney’s life will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. with calling beginning at 4:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Pastor Sebrena Cline and Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Mauricio “Billy” Abney, memorial contributions may be made to Riley’s Children’s Foundation, 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202.
The family of Mauricio “Billy” Abney has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com