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1960
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2020
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Terrence O'rourke Obituary
our beloved husband, father, and brother entered eternal life on September 30, 2020. Terry, a proud Tucson native and Rincon Ranger, was born September 16, 1960 to John and Clare O'Rourke.
Terry worked at Raytheon for 38 years in the assembly and inspection areas. He was a skilled welder and metal worker, a gun enthusiast with appreciation and knowledge of fine products, and member of the Tucson Cactus Club who enjoyed nurturing and growing various plants and cacti. In addition to these interests, Terry shared his knowledge and love of Tucson history and the desert with his daughters and step-son on trips throughout southern Arizona and northern Mexico.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents and step-father Raymond Birenbaum. He is survived by his loving wife Antonia; daughters, Genesis and Shannon; step-son, Anthony Sotelo; nephew, Kevin O'Rourke; brother, John (Jill) O'Rourke; sister, Kay (Gordon) Williams; step-brothers, Carroll (Millie) and Courtney (Jean) Birenbaum; step-sister, Sheila Birenbaum.
The family expresses their sincere gratitude to Akshay Amaraneni, M.D. and the staff at Peppi's House Hospice for the care and comfort they provided to Terrence.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to your favorite charity or Tucson Medical Center's inpatient Hospice -Peppi's House Foundation, 5301 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712 in Terry's memory. Arrangements by HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME.
Memories and Condolences
for Terrence O'rourke
Kay Williams
October 5, 2025
It has been five years since you passed on ...
I am sorry you are gone but relieved to know you are no longer in pain. Love you forever ... your sister Kay
shannon orourke
March 14, 2025
Miss you daddy it´s been almost 5 years and i´m now 20. i think about you every day and hope to make you proud. Love your little daughter
Kay Williams
October 5, 2024
It has been fours years since Terry passed.. but it seems like yesterday.
Love sweet brothers
Sandra Parker
September 28, 2024
I just heard of Terrence's passing. I am so sorry to hear this. I worked with Terrence for many years out at Raytheon/Hughes. He was a smart man and loved his family. Please accept my belated condolences.
Daniel R Raeker (Dano)
May 22, 2022
I have so much more to say, i helped him build his work shop at his step dads place. We bought our first hand guns together at a gun show. We hung out alot and always had a great time. He was a great metal artists who always made perfect metal roses... he was a good friend who i will miss dearly. I wish i would have stayed in contact with him. I could have told him about my family, my wife and son and daughter. I will miss you friend...
Daniel R Raeker (Dano)
May 22, 2022
My condolences to the family. I met Terry at Hughes Aircraft in 1985. I was from Minnesota and we hit it off right away. He was always willing to show me around the tucson area and explore the wonderful dessert surrondings. I will miss him tremendously, i only wish i would have stayed in contact with him over the years. So sorry to see he had past away... your friend Dano....
Linda Kasik Hayden
November 1, 2020
John, so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Praying for your family to have God's comfort and peace.
Pam Smith
October 12, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Terrence's passing. I worked along side him for several years in EOSPA. We shared many conversations about history, politics, current events. We agreed on a lot of those topics. Wonderful man, quiet with a very dry sense of humor. He indeed was a Fine man in heart and spirit. My condolences to his wife and children and his extended family. RIP Brother.
Kay Williams
October 11, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss.
Terry always expressed his love and concern for his family. God be with you in this time of grieving.
Ryan
October 11, 2020
So sorry for your loss of a dear loved one. My sincere condolences go out to your family for your loss of dear Terry. (Hosea 13:14)
Robert "Bobby"Martinez
October 11, 2020
My condolences and sympathy to the family. I worked with Terrance for many years, he was a very passionate person, with a good sense of humor. I enjoyed our conversations, and how he spoke about his family was inspiring.
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