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Geronimo Luis Obituary
Lansing
Geronimo "Jerry" Luis, 80, of Lansing died March 29, 2017 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital. He was born September 30, 1936 in Seguin, Texas to Adolfo and Josefa Luis. He married Victoria Reynolds on December 23, 1987.
He is survived by his wife Vicki; children: Julie (Jerome) Gafford of Alabama, Mandi (Dylan) Luis of Lansing, Teresa (Tracy) Osteen of Florida, Lisa (Mark) Peters of Alabama, Ann Marie Campbell of Port Huron, Kevin (Tammie) Kemerling of Battle Creek, Craig (Alaine) Kemerling of Grand Rapids, Kim Dortman of Port Huron, Dan DeLano of Port Huron; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers: Guadalupe Luis, Adolfo Luiz and Richard Luis.
Visitation will be from 2-4 pm on Sunday, April 2 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 900 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing. Funeral service will be at 10 am Monday, April 3 at the funeral home. Interment will be in St Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Special thanks to the staff of McLaren Hospital 6th Floor South, 2 Southeast, Dr Abbasi, Dr Sadiq Syed and McLaren Hospice for their care during this time. Memorials may be given in his name to Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 201 W. Miller Lansing, MI. 48911. Online condolences visit www.grlansing.com
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Jim Farhat
April 7, 2017
Vicki and family,
I was very saddened to hear the news of Jerry's passing. Vicki, I remember the great times we shared working together at Key State Bank -Frandor in the mid-90's, which seems so long ago. But I also remember the times when you would mention Jerry in conversations with a smile that was so infectious that it lit up the room. Jerry also brought that same energy with his smile during the times I had the opportunity to be around him. He was a kind, gentle and humble person.
"It takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, but it takes an entire lifetime to forget them" -Anonymous
Vicki, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
God Bless,
Jim Farhat
April 1, 2017
Rest in Peace Jerry. My sincere condolences to Vicki and their family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers
Bill Thomas
April 1, 2017
A long time ago, but I remember Geronimo Luis very well from Eastern High School. He was always smiling - that perpetual smile he had. A good guy. My sincere condolences to his wife and family.
Michele Vazquez-lugo
April 1, 2017
My sincere condolences to you all.
Jeanette Chamboullides
March 31, 2017
Thoughts and prayers to your family . I remember all the times our families would meet at potters park it was a lot of fun. I will never forget those times! Jeanette (whitney) chamboullides.
Mario Carrizales
March 31, 2017
Rest in peace my friend.
Mary Whitney
March 31, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family so very sorry for your loss.
Jolene Cary
March 31, 2017
This is so hard to believe! Your smile brightened up the room. You were like my second dad. I'm glad your not in pain anymore. Rest in peace dad luis. Prayers to the family
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