Geronimo Gandarilla Terrazas

Geronimo was a devoted husband to his wife Dora V. Terrazas for 63 years until her passing in 2015.

He was a loving Father to his nine children: Angelina (Francisco) Lopez, Guadalupe Terrazas, Mary Lou Aceves, Anita Terrazas, Consuelo (Abe) Reyes, Geronimo V. Terrazas, Carolyn Terrazas (Angel Eehevarria), and Julian (Zorana) Terrazas.

Geronimo was blessed with 22 Grandchildren, 36 Great-Grandchildren and 5 Great-Great Grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his son David and wife Dora V. Terrazas.

He is survived by his brother Manuel (Nelly) Terrazas, his sisters Flora Magno and Esther (Late John) Santillan.

Geronimo enjoyed hunting trips and was a big Suns fan. He also enjoyed watching boxing on Saturday nights with his family.

He had a very strong work ethic to do the best job possible that he maintained throughout his whole life. He was an honest, kind and generous man that left a very positive impact on everyone he met or worked with. He was single-handedly responsible for bringing about the class action law suit which protects employees from age-based discrimination regarding severance pay.

Despite his many responsibilities, he always made time for his family, leading by good example he has left a lasting mark on his family that will never fade.

We find comfort in knowing that Geronimo’s legacy lives on through the lessons he taught his family, the love he shared and the memories we will cherish forever.

Visitation and Rosary will be held on Thursday, July 25th, 2024 at Resthaven Cemetery 4310 E. Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ; Visitation begins at 7:00 pm, Rosary at 8:00 pm.

Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 5445 E Calle San Angelo, Guadalupe, AZ on Friday, July 26th, 2024 at 9:00 am.

Interment will follow at Resthaven Cemetery