Terry Wayne Cates

My deepest condolences to Adrienne, his children, and his mom and sisters. I remember the Cates family filling the stands at Redwood gym to see big Terry. Every time I saw Terry he was full of life and smiling. He had a huge heart and was a nice guy. I knew him many years ago. I can tell from what I read here that he stayed true to himself throughout his life. That is all we can hope or ask for; that we stay true to ourselves and family. It is true that the good die young. Terry will live on...

Dear Agie, kids, and family:
I know Terry fought hard these last few months and I'm saddened that we had to say goodbye. I feel blessed that I was able to share a brief moment in this life knowing him, you and his family.
I will never forget that strong spirit that twinkled behind his blue eyes. That spirit that made him so unique. Your lives were truly blessed with so many wonderful memories, family and friends.
When you guys helped me move in a moments notice and him...

Age, Josh, Joey and Missy,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, cousin. We love you all so much and are here for you. I only have good memories of Terry, from when I was little til now. He was an awesome man. I just think...He's fishing with Uncle Willie now! Take care. We'll see you this week!
Cousin Monica (Gomez), Samantha, Susan and Robert Neff

Dear Age,Josh,Joey and Missy,

We were very sad to hear the news of Terry. We were all blessed to have him in our lives. He was a wonderful man and very caring father. We have so many fond memories hanging out with friends and family for barbeques laughing and just enjoying each others company. He will be terribly missed. But,we know Uncle Willie Gomez will look out after him. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
All of you are in our prayers. May the love of family and friends...

Dear Adrienne, kids, and Cates family:

Our family is so sad about the passing of Terry. We have such great memories of our families. Neighbors and life long friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Carleen, Kim, Kevin, Kelly, Kirsten, Ryan and Ruthie

Terry was a great husband,father,loving person. Always cared more for others than himself. We had some great times. Mostly seem to always go back to the outdoors.I loved his sense of humor and his ability to make me laugh even when I did not want to.He always said he wanted to be as good a man as me and I always laughed, whom am I? I told him a real friend sticks with you thru thick and thin. In the end it is I who hopes to be as good a man as Terry. I love you my friend and I will see you...

Cates family,

I was a class mate of Terry's. I believe we attended elementary school together as well as Redwood. I have many fond memories of him. My heart goes out to his family. He was way too young to leave us.
Jeannie Mayberry-Kava

Dear Age, Josh, Joey & kids, Missy, the Cates and O'Canto families,

The Buenafe family sends their deepest sympathy for the loss of your beautiful Terry. We have many fond memories of him from growing up going to the same church as the Cates family to also attending the same schools. You and Terry have been blessed to have shared many wonderful years together and I hope your memories will comfort you. Our prayers are with you all.

Love,

Adrienne and kids,
We're so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. He was a very special person. He left his mark on many lives and he will be remembered. Our prayers are with you.