OBITUARY

Terry Delano Gates Sr.

April 7, 1969 – January 7, 2026

Obituary of Terry Delano Gates Sr.

IN THE CARE OF

Dimond & Sons Needles Mortuary

Terry Delano Gates Sr., born on April 7, 1969, in Needles, California, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 56. Terry was a resident of Mohave Valley, Arizona.

A committal service will be held at Dimond & Sons Needles Mortuary, located at 222 E Street, Needles, California, 92363, on January 22, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

A church service will take place at Fort Mojave Tribal Gymnasium, 500 Merriman St., Needles, California, 92363, on January 23, 2026, starting at 4:00 pm.

The Fort Mojave Traditional Cremation will be conducted at Fort Mojave Cemetery, 700 Harrison St., Needles, California, 92363, on January 24, 2026, beginning at 4:00 am.

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Past Services

Thursday,January 22, 2026

Committal Service

Friday,January 23, 2026

Church Service

Saturday,January 24, 2026

Fort Mojave Traditional Cremation