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Mass Of Christian Burial

Nov. 15, 2025

11:30 a.m.

Holy Family Catholic Church

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Theresa Mitchell Obituary

October 7, 1959 - September 21, 2025 Theresa "Terry" Mitchell lived a joyous life filled with love, friends, and family. A long-time booster of USC's Cardinal and Gold, Terry reveled in each football season, loving the tailgates, traveling to distant Pac 12 competitions with friends and family, and rooting against the bruins.
Terry was an eloquent and fair Prosecutor for the LA County District Attorney for 36 years. At her 2024 retirement party Judges, Public Defenders and fellow DA's paid tribute to her professionalism and likability.
Terry's strong faith and devotion to our Lord led her on two Holy Land Pilgrimages and four Camino Walks through Europe. Active in the Christ Child Society, her kind and generous spirit translated into donations of time and money to many Catholic charities.
Terry loved her family, her USC AOPi Sorority sisters, work and gym friends, and her many pets. She leaves behind brothers Christopher (Jean Marie), Mark (Cecily), Patrick, and her beautiful sister Maureen (Scott).
The world was a better place because of Terry.
Mass of the Resurrection November 15, 11:30am at Holy Family Catholic Church, South Pasadena.
Donations in Terry's name can be made to Mayfield Senior School, Pasadena.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Los Angeles Times from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2025.

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

Holy Family Catholic Church

South Pasadena, CA

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Maureen (Maloney) Taliaferro

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Dear Mitchell family-Terri always made me laugh and she was a joy to know. I will always cherish our friendship from our sorority at USC. I can hear her cheering on her beloved Trojans and saying "Fight On"! I am glad she had a beautiful life and made this world better.

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