Aureliano Cigarroa Terrazas

In Loving Memory of

AURELIANO CIGARROA TERRAZAS

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Aureliano Cigarroa Terrazas.

Aureliano shared more than 40 years of marriage with the mother of his children, Micaela Cigarroa. Together, they raised six children. He was the proud father of seven children, 20 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren.

✝ He was preceded in death by his parents, his youngest brother, one grandson, and one great-grandson.

Born and raised in Las Huertas in Durango, Mexico, Aureliano later lived in Chicago and Houston before settling in Erwin in 1986. There, he spent many years surrounded by family, friends, and a community he deeply cherished.

After retirement, he returned to Durango, Mexico, where he enjoyed tending his beloved garden, affectionately known as his “office,” and spending time in the home he proudly built with his own hands.

Aureliano loved sports and enjoyed both playing and watching basketball and baseball. He was a devoted Chicago Cubs fan and rarely missed an opportunity to watch a game. He also had a passion for music and loved sharing his singing voice with family and friends.

Known for his warm heart, quick wit, and playful spirit, Aureliano never met a stranger. He had a deep appreciation for history and an incredible ability to recall stories and events. One of his most memorable traits was his ability to give nearly everyone a nickname, making people feel welcomed, special, and remembered.

Though our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing he is reunited with loved ones who went before him. His legacy lives on through his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the many family members and friends whose lives were enriched by knowing him.

He will be deeply loved, forever remembered, and greatly missed.

A Rosary is scheduled for 10:00am on Monday June 22, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. A Visitation for friends and family will be held from 11:00am till 12:00pm following the Rosary. The Funeral Mass for Aureliano Cigarroa will begin promptly at 12:00pm. Father Moises Moreno will officiate the services. 

La bendición de Dios padre, de dios hijo y de Dios Espiritu Santo y después de la de Dios, la de su padre y la de su madre, con el velo de la santisima Trinidad seas protegidos no muertos ni heridos ni presos ni cautivos ni de ninguna desgracia acontecida, con la providente mano de nuestro sr jesucristo seas.

Bendecido, socorrido y favorecido la Santa Cruz baje del cielo sobre su cuerpo se extienda de todo mal y peligro me los defienda amén.

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Morris-Baker Funeral Home, 2001 E Oakland Ave, Johnson City, se honra en servir a la familia Cigarrora. (423) 282-1521