Teodoro "Ted" Linares

1931 - 2025

Teodoro "Ted" Linares
11/09/1931 - 06/26/2025
"From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli; We fight our country's battles, in the air, on land, and sea; First to fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine."

On June 26, 2025, Teodoro Linares, 93, has been called to present himself to the Almighty in Heaven, after completing a long, blessed, loving, and successful mission on Earth. Ted was born on November 9, 1931 in Beeville, Texas, the son of the late Roman and Flavia Linares. Teodoro entered the US Marine Corp, by volunteering to head to combat during the Korean War. He faithfully served his country. Upon honorable discharge, he was awarded the following medals: Marine Corps Good Conduct, National Defense Service, Korean Service, United Nations Service, and Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. Ted lost his father at an early age; thus, having his family move to Laredo to make it their home. It was in Laredo that he met the love of his life in 1959, the beautiful Lydia Sanchez. God blessed the marriage that saw 3 wonderful daughters, that will continue the legacy of a great man. In 1961, Ted began his 44 years of service in the accounting field with Killam, Hurd and Hunt. Ted continued to work as a dedicated employee as the company underwent changes to Killam and Hurd and finally to Killam Oil. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, fishing, hunting, cooking, barbecuing and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys.

He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Josefina (Carmen) Guerra, Bertha (Enrique) Alvarado, Cecilia Martinez as well as his father/mother-in-law Arturo and Maria Sanchez and his sister-in-law, Aurora (Robert+) Hodgden.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 64 years of marriage: Lydia Sanchez Linares; daughters: Diana (Kenneth) Chesney, Lisa Hachar, Naomi (John) Pallante; grandchildren: Theodore (Christina) Dovalina, Richard Hachar Jr., Sarah Hachar, Olivia Pallante, Sophia Pallante; great-grandchildren: Allison Dovalina, Emily Dovalina; half-brother: Antonio Barro, as well as loving nieces/nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10 am on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Hillside Funerals and Cremations. Visiting Hours will be from 8 am to 10 am.

Funeral procession will depart at 10:30 am to the Laredo City Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest in the Veteran's Columbarium, where Military Honors will be presented by the US Marine Corps and the Laredo Veteran's Honor Guard.

Our family would like to extend our gratitude to Dr. Benson Huang and Dr. Amando Garza IV, as well as to their staff. In addition, a sincere "thank you" to the LMC ICU staff, Veterans' Clinic staff, and his in-home providers.

You may extend your condolences, share a memory or condolence to the family online at www.hillsidefuneral.com

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hillside Funerals and Cremations; 310 W. Hillside Rd.; Laredo, TX 78041; 956.724.6060