William Luis Terra

William Luis Terra, of San Luis Obispo, was born in July 1924 in Morro Bay, and passed away Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, at home with his daughter, Arlene Terra and sister, Lucille Cardoza, at his side. William served in the U.S. Army during World War II and fought in the Pacific Islands. He had worked for the City of San Luis Obispo for 39 years when he retired. He was a member of the Native Sons, American Legion, Sportsmen Association and the PHSS. He loved to barbecue, western movies and the writings of Louis L''Amour. Above all else, the most important thing to him was his family. He cared deeply for them and often referred to them as his "people." He loved each one the most. William''s survivors include his son, Willard Brown; daughters Susan Carvey, Arlene Terra and Viki Hall; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; brother, Richard Terra; and sister, Lucille Cardoza. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; and daughter, Martha. Viewing will be from 1 to 4 p.m., with the recitation of the rosary at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at Reis Family Mortuary Chapel, 991 Nipomo in San Luis Obispo. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, at the Old Mission Church in San Luis Obispo. Burial will be at Los Osos Memorial Park. Reis Family Mortuary 544-7400 San Luis Obispo