Teresa I. Gurule McWhorter

1945 - 2016

Teresa I. Gurule McWhorter obituary, 1945-2016, Albuquerque, NM

BORN

1945

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque

225 San Mateo NE

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Teresa McWhorter Obituary

McWhorter, Teresa I. Gurule

3/13/1945 â€" 6/27/2016



Teresa was born in Belen, NM and was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM.

She is survived by her husband, Ted McWhorter; her daughter, Victoria Brierly; and brothers, Gilbert Garcia and Waldo Gurule, of Albuquerque; brother Martin Gurule of Seal Beach, CA; brother Raymond Gurule of Las Vegas, NV; several nieces and nephews; as well as grand and great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Adelaida & Severo Gurule; brother, Victor Garcia; her sisters, Mella Hernandez and Dolores Kickhafer; and nephew, Darren Gurule.

Teresa lived a great life. She was an energetic, happy, generous and loving person. She worked hard and loved being a cosmetologist for more than 40 years. Country western dancing was her great passion. Teresa drew people to her with her beautiful smile, joyful spirit, and exceptional grace. Teresa was a loving daughter, mother, wife, aunt, and friend. She passed away peacefully after a long illness. Her memory will remain in the hearts of her family and friends who were so lucky of have shared in her time on this earth. May she rest in peacefulness and love. Teresa's family would appreciate if you share a story or memory.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 1, 2016 at 6:00 pm at Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE. Please visit Teresa's online guest register at

www.riversidefunerals.com



Services entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque. 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE, 87108, (505) 764-9663.

Published by Albuquerque Journal on Jul. 3, 2016.
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love you Teresa always in our thoughts

Barry/Ramon Tedesco/Gurule

June 27, 2019

Oh our hearts aches

First marty and Bobbi Last gurule

May 4, 2018

How can I begin: My Sister, my friend, one of the reasons to live a life, inspired by a woman so loving, giving and positive. Forever in my heart and forever fond memories of what you shared for the world. Always around, always with us.

Raymond Gurule

July 6, 2016

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