GRADILLAS, Guillermo V. (Big Billy)

Guillermo V.(Big Billy) Gradillas Sunrise: January 31, 1946. Sunset February 20, 2007. Our Pops leaves us behind to join his Mom Refugia; Dad, Adrian; his brother, Freddy; and granddaughter, Darina. He is survived by his wife, Lupe; sons, Billy Jr. (Dinah), Arturo and Freedy (Elsa). He also left his grandchildren, Priscilla, Davinah, Danitza, Damian, Dominick, Alexis, Alyssa and little Freddy Jr. Also his brothers, sister, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Pops was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona where he met his wife, Lupe. He joined the army, served in Vietnam, and worked for Samsonite Corp. For people who knew him, they know he lived life to his fullest. Our Pops was a good husband to his wife, a good father, friend and was at times like a brother to his sons, and of course a great grandpa. We love you Pops, and we are going to miss you so much. I bet you're in heaven dancing and running with no pain. Pops, it's the 9th inning, the game is over on earth but tomorrow you will start a new game that will last forever. We will all be cheering for you in the stands. Love you Pops. Let the game begin. Viewing will be held Friday, March 9, 2007 from 4:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at Carrillo's Tucson Mortuary, 240 S. Stone Ave. with Rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Mass will be offered Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 10:30 A. M. St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope cemetery. Arrangements by Carrillo's Tucson Mortuary Inc. Published in the Tucson on 3/8/2007.