Irene Aguilar Gerardo

Irene Aguilar Gerardo (Sanchez), age 69, passed away surrounded by family in her home on December 03, 2020. She was born in Silver City, New Mexico. Irene started a life with her longtime friend and love, Raymond A Gerardo, in 1973 and married in October of 1998. Irene was raised in Miami, Arizona and attended Miami schools. Irene worked various jobs throughout her young life. She was a truant officer for the Miami High School, worked at the local mine (smelter and anode plant), bartender at Pats Place and even had her own Pizzeria in Globe among other jobs. Irene loved to be around her family and friends. She also enjoyed being outdoors especially in the Pinals, going to the Casino and listening to music that she grew up on. Irene was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment spent with them. She especially loved her role as Nana/Grandma. She had a vivacious personality and always made people around her laugh. She would make friends everywhere she went and was well known in the Globe/Miami community. Irene is survived by her four sons Paul Gudino, Stephen Gerardo (Tonia), Jacob Sanchez, Beau Gerardo; daughter-in-law, Cathy Sanchez; grandson, Dimetri Gudino (Ashley); four brothers, Frank Sanchez (Loraine), Rudy Sanchez, Randy Sanchez and Johnny Sanchez (Claudia); three sisters Christine Corkish, Anna Arana and Bonnie Hayes (Robert). Irene had many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Irene is preceded in death by her husband Raymond Gerardo "Fats"; Parents, Annie Arana and Benny Arana; siblings, Susie Griego and Cathy Arana; son, Jason Sanchez; granddaughter, Ashley Sanchez and her niece Melinda Sanchez. Brief sparks of life, on earth for too short a time, now craddeld in the arms of god forever; Legacy of Love A wife, a mother, a grandma too, This is the legacy we have from you. You taught us love and how to fight, You gave us strength, you gave us might. A stronger person would be hard to find, And in your heart, you were always kind. You fought for us all in one way or another, Not just as a wife not just as a mother. For all of us you have your best, Now the time has come for you to rest. So go in peace, you've earned your sleep, Your love in our hearts, we'll eternally keep. (Author Unknown) Due to the current pandemic, a memorial/celebration of Irene’s life will be held on a later date.