April 20, 1930 - August 14, 2025
Oneonta – Elizabeth Terriquez, 95, passed away August 14, 2025 at the Cooperstown Center.
She was born April 20, 1930 in Manhattan, the daughter of John and Sarah (Cordero) Aravena.
Elizabeth married Gilbert Manuel Terriquez on October 8, 1948 in New York City. He predeceased her on February 17, 2011.
Elizabeth taught dance at the Arthur Murray Studio in New York City. She worked at Germaine Monteil in both Manhattan and Deer Park for 23 years, retiring as a supervisor. While living in Deer Park, she was an active member of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, the Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, and was a Girl Scout Leader for Troop 123.
In 1985 the family moved to Middlebrookhill Road in Harpersfield. Elizabeth became a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Oneonta, and worked with the Jefferson Senior Center.
She is survived by her children, Laura Terriquez-Kasey, Mae X. Terriquez and Gilbert John Terriquez; grandchildren, Lisa Guerro, Danielle Cornell and Michael Mule; 4 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her sister, Sally (Juan) Garcia.
A memorial service will be 11 a.m., August 23, 2025 at St. James Episcopal Church, 305 Main St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Paul Hamilton officiating. She will rest in peace alongside her husband in the St. James Church Columbarium.
Donations may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, Discretionary Fund, 305 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820 or Susquehanna SPCA, 5082-5088 NY 28, Cooperstown, NY 13326.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to, www.lhpfuneralhome.com, the website of Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home at 51 Dietz St., Oneonta.
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