Teresa "T" Emilia Rubio

Teresa "T" Emilia Rubio obituary, Taos, NM

Teresa "T" Emilia Rubio

Teresa Rubio Obituary

Visit the Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations of Taos website to view the full obituary.

Teresa E. Rubio, 74, was called to her eternal resting place on Aug. 30, 2025.

Teresa is survived by her son Nathaniel Rubio; brother Bobby Rubio (Lorena); sisters, Luella Rubio, Carla Rubio, Marie Rubio (Alex); nieces, Shanna Maestas, Vanessa Cordova (Jake), Patricia Romero (Armando); great nephew Abel Cordova; great nieces, Isabelle Cordova, Sofia Romero, Bridgette Romero; great great nephew Emilio Maestas; great great niece Kaleeyah Anderson; and life-long friends, Bev Sanchez and Kathy Fisher.

Teresa is predeceased in death by her parents, Jose and Lucia Rubio; great nephew JJ Cordova; and great niece Shayane Maestas.

Teresa loved football, Lay’s potato chips and going out for a ride. She was also smart, caring, funny, and loyal, and she will be truly missed by all those who know and love her.

Teresa graduated from West Las Vegas High School and attended Highlands University.

Teresa worked and retired from Lockheed Martin Corporation.

A celebration of life for Teresa will be held at a later date.

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

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818 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571

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