Gail Cea Sterzbach

On October 22, 2020, our beloved wife and mother Gail Cea Sterzbach passed away at home surrounded by her family. Gail was born on August 3, 1943 in London, Ontario Canada. When she was three days old, she was adopted by George and Teresa Treleaven. Gail moved with her parents and younger sister, Helen Harper to Phoenix, Arizona at age 14. She graduated from Washington High School, and became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1976. For most of her adult life, Gail worked in the real estate industry, work she found challenging and fulfilling. Gail was known for her fierce spirit and tenacity, and her overwhelming generosity. She loved current events and politics and had a passion for women’s rights. She also loved to shop and spend time with dear friends. Most of all, Gail deeply loved her family and cherished the times they spent together. Gail and her husband Roger Sterzbach shared 38 years of marriage and enjoyed traveling in Arizona, California and Colorado. Gail is survived by her husband Roger and her three children, Brian Cea and his wife Debbie of Mesa, Kathleen Cea and her husband Jack Limoli of Lakewood, Colorado, and Bradley Cea of Reno, Nevada, and two grandchildren, Zakary and Katie Cea. A private family viewing was held on October 26th at Messinger Mortuary, and a celebration of life will be held in Spring 2021. Donations in Gail’s memory may be made to Teal It Up ovarian cancer foundation, Hospice of the Valley or Planned Parenthood.