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Teresa Sandoval Obituary
Sandoval, beloved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, niece, cousin, best friend, and co-worker found eternal peace on November 10, 2011. She was born to Gilbert and Frances Sandoval on March 13, 1954 in Houston, Texas. Growing up, Teresa attended St. Theresa Catholic School and graduated from St. Pius X High School in 1972. Teresa was the personification of all that is good in a person: compassionate, fun-loving, positive, and had a place in her heart for everyone. Teresa loved to cook (especially barbecue), work in the yard with her plants, make trips to Lake Charles with her best friend Rena, watch Texan football, and loved all animals big and small. Her generosity knew no bounds and was always willing to lend a helping hand. She was employed as a Multi-Media Coordinator for the Houston Chronicle where she leaves many friends.
Teresa is survived by her mother, Frances M. Sandoval, her sister and brother-in-law, Sandra Sandoval and John Q. A. Johnson, and her beloved pets, Sammy, Izzy, and Leia. She is predeceased by her father, Gilbert A. Sandoval. She leaves a number of relatives and special friends behind.
Special thanks to all her friends and cousins who helped her during this time: Irene Strauss, Ruth Ruffino, Paula Salinas, Terry Martinez, Jo Ann Martinez, Tracy Patrick, and "little brother" Jody Parker, cousins Suzy Jernigan and Mary Helen Trujillo. Special thanks to the M. D. Anderson nurses and staff, who cared for Teresa during her stay: 10th floor nurses and staff: Ann Agu, Tameka Jones; 12th floor: Dr. Delgado, Dr. de la Cruz, Nurses Jian Zhu and Mary Joseph. Your kindness and compassion is greatly appreciated.
Pallbearers will be: Steve Garza, Russell Valles, Roger Torres, Richard Jernigan, Jody Parker, John Q.A. Johnson, Vicente Gonzalez, Carl Trujillo.
Funeral services will be at Pat H. Foley & Company, 1200 West 34th St, Houston, Texas. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 13, 2011 from 2pm to 7pm. Rosary will begin at 7pm. A funeral Mass will be said at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 4213 Mangum Road, Houston, Texas at 10am, on Monday, November 14, 2011. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery at 1pm.
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Memories and Condolences
for Teresa Sandoval
Mike Moore
August 21, 2012
I am way too late in learning of Teresa's passing and Teresa's passing was way too soon. My prayers go to Mrs. Sandoval and Sandra as well as to all Teresa's relatives and friends.
Felicia Hammons (Jones)
November 16, 2011
You were such a wonderful and funny person. You will be missed.
Dion Robinson
November 16, 2011
Your family is in my prayers may you Rest In Peace my friend...
Lisa Patterson
November 16, 2011
Teresa,
Always so joyful, funny, helpful, beautiful. We will miss you.
Kathy Sequeira
November 14, 2011
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered
“Come with Me�
With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away, and though we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating with gentle hands at rest; God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
Teresa was a very happy person and such a joy to be around, God has a special place for her now...Kathy Sequeira Houston Chronicle
November 14, 2011
Teresa:
You were a wonderful co-worker and will be missed.
My prayers and sympathy are with your family.
Anita Simpson
Houston Chronicle
Melanie Enloe
November 14, 2011
The Chronicle will deeply miss Teresa's smile and genuineness. May God bless and keep your family during this difficult time.
Cuellar Family
November 13, 2011
To Sandra and the Sandoval family -Wishing you strength, peace and love during this difficult time. Your GPISD friends, Jorge and Angie
Mark Valles
November 13, 2011
You will be deeply missed.
Rosa Rendon
November 13, 2011
My heart goes out to you and I share your pain, Chula. May God bless you and your family and fill Teresa's loss with His grace. Tu loving jefa, Rosa
ESTHER SPENCE
November 13, 2011
THE LORD DID NOT PROMISE
ALL DAYS WOULD BE BRIGHT,
OR PROMISE WE`D NEVER
SHED TEARS IN THE NIGHT.
FOR LIFE IS A MIXTURE
OF SORROW AND RAIN,
OF HAPPY TIMES,LAUGHTER,
OF SORROW AND PAIN
HE DID PROMISE ALWAYS
HE`D STAY BY OUR SIDE
AND NEVER FORSAKE US,
WHATEVER BETIDE.
I AM BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN TERESA ALMOST ALL MY LIFE, AND THANK HER FOR BEING A GREAT FRIEND TO MY SISTER . MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HER MOM AND SISTER AND HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS. ESTHER
Cindy and Paul Wood
November 13, 2011
What sadness...
We are all the poorer for not having Teresa's chuckle, her quick wit -- "Let me call you a whaaaambulance" (when you were feeling sorry for yourself) and her ability to share her joy for life with everyone around her. Teresa juggled a very tough and demanding job, while keeping her co-workers and her customers happy, with an unflappable ease and good humor.
Teresa's many friends counted on her unfailing ability to create a happy, joyful spot in their day while caring for other's more than herself. Teresas gifts: her ability to find a way to share her humor, her love for life, her love for her friends, her keen mind and her friendly spirit will be truly missed.
Cindy and I send our deepest sympathy and prayers to Teresa's family, friends and co-workers while we all struggle to deal with the loss all of Teresa.
Ruth Fernandez
November 12, 2011
To the Sandoval family my prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. Tesesa will always be apart of my life. She was a wonderful friend, and coworker. I will miss her so much. It wont be the same without her. But not a day will go by where she will not be thought about. We love u T.
Michael and Shannon Valles
November 12, 2011
May God bless you and His angels welcome you. You will be missed. We pray for His comforting grace for your family here on earth.
Teresa Aliaga
November 12, 2011
I was deeply saddened by the news about the death of Teresa. She was such a kind soul, who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May God bless her family during this time and always.
Bessie Green
November 12, 2011
T. I will miss you. Talking about your Izzy and my Russell. And that hehe laugh is unforgettable. God bless. B
Gloria Williamson
November 12, 2011
What I remember the most about Teresa was her happy face and friendly smile and as we all know too well when God needs angels in Heaven he takes the best.
To the family my deepest sympathy and always remember the good moments and happy times.
Barbara Larson
November 12, 2011
I had the pleasure of working with her and will always remember her beautiful smile that lit up AC as soon as you walked in that front door. Never did I see her without that smile. My deepest sympathies to her family and dear friends.
Linda Longoria
November 12, 2011
Teresa was such a Special Lady! I know Sandra & her Family will greatly miss Teresa. God will see you thru your Sorrow!
Donavan Fritzinger
November 12, 2011
Such a special gift while she was with us. God Bless the Sandoval Family.
Helen Vasquez
November 12, 2011
To my lunch buddy, my friend I will miss you but I will not forget you. May you rest in eternal peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the Sandoval family and her beloved cousins and best friend Rena.
Catherine Fife
November 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rosalind Evans
November 12, 2011
But God!, the ONE who never make any MISTAKES...I'm glad to know this earth is not our home, I will continue to keep the Sandoval Family in prayer, and know we too must pass the same way.
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