Name: Visitation for Terrence J. Oberg
Start: 2022-03-25T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-03-26T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Our Lady of Sorrows Church

McAllen - Terrence J. Oberg, 77, passed away on March 22,2022 at Amara Hospice after a valiant fight with cancer. The only child of Charles and Pauline Oberg, Terry was born in White Plains, New York. The family moved to Texas when Terry was a young child and McAllen quickly became home for Terry.

He received his undergraduate and Masters Degrees from Pan American College and later received his Doctorate Degree from Texas A&M University. Terry was a very proud Texas Aggie. His loyalty to the Aggies was one of his endearing trademarks. To know Terry was to know and appreciate his loyalty to Texas A&M, a room temperature Dr. Pepper, and a good Hershey chocolate.

Terry was an educator. He began his teaching and coaching careers in the Sharyland Schools in the late 60's. He went on to serve as administrator of several schools in the Premont, Texas area, He was a very active and beloved

official for football, basketball, baseball and softball for many years.

After retiring from education, Terry continued to officiate. He was passionate and dedicated to his love for all sports and stayed on the field as long as he could. lt was shortly before he was admitted to Amara that he officiated his last game.

Those who knew Terry well, knew that he was a man of strong convictions. He was a Pro-Life advocate and fought tirelessly for his causes. He joined his friends in praying the Rosary for the unborn children every Friday morning. He served on the Board of Directors for the McAllen Pregnancy Center.

Terry was also a man of very strong faith. He dedicated his entire life to constant prayer and selfless service to The Lord. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and served his parish in every capacity. He was an active Knight of Columbus, Master of Ceremonies, CCD instructor, publisher of the weekly parish bulletin, and honorary member of The Legion of Mary. He also was involved in the Worship and Education Commissions. Terry became the do-all sacristan and made sure that everything at the Parish ran smoothly. He kept watch of liturgies, services, supplies, policies, procedures, and much more - all in his own special and humble way. Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Community deeply misses his daily presence.

A heartfelt expression of gratitude to Dr. Joseph Caporusso, Deacon Johnny Gonzalez, and Amara Hospice for their devoted care and attention to Terry.

Visitation will be Friday, March 25, 2022 from 6-9pm , with a rosary at 8pm, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Funeral mass will be at 9 am Saturday, March 26 at the church.

ln lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Terry's name to Our Lady of Sorrows Church. 1108 W. Hackberry, McAllen, TX 78501.

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Published by The Monitor on Mar. 24, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Terrence Oberg

8 Entries

Patricia (Baker) Power

March 18, 2024

Sleep with the angels, Terry.

Former student

September 28, 2023

He was teacher/principal to several generations of students at Premont ISD. He always took his profession seriously but still made school a fun place.

Patricia L Power

March 18, 2023

Thinking of you during the Feast of St. Joseph and thankful for our families' friendship. You are remembered with affection and missed. Rest in peace.

Lauro Guerra

March 26, 2022

Many wonderful things have been said about Terry, and I could continue his praises, but I think above all he served others on his Catholic path.

Rosi Arevalo

March 26, 2022

Obionekanobi, you were such a crazy person but the STUCO students loved you- yoy will be missed, RIP T. Oberg

Jorge A. Ramirez

March 25, 2022

Terry always had a good sense of humor, but he was also a deep thinker. I got to know him during my elementary school days at Our Lady of Sorrows (OLS) School. Among other things, he would help train those of us that served as Altar Boys for assisting at the mass, and especially the "big" masses or other Catholic celebrations (e.g., Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter and Christmas Midnight Masses). We would generally show up at the church on a Saturday morning, and Terry would help in assigning our roles (e.g., cross bearers, torch bearers, incense bearer, acolytes, servers, etc.), and then assist in a "run-through" of the service, telling us where to stand, when to move, where and when to sit, etc. I always liked being a "torch bearer" but would be especially proud if he gave me some small additional task, like holding the text for Monsignor Ralph or the Bishop's staff. Terry was also good friends with Coach Ponce (our basketball coach at OLS), so Terry would show up from time to time at one of our basketball practices at OLS or be the referee for some of our games. When I grew older and left McAllen, I saw him infrequently, only when I returned to the Valley to visit my parents. Terry always made it a point to come up and speak with me whenever I went to church at OLS. Terry was special. You could tell that he cared about people and his community. His obituary says that he liked room temperature Dr. Peppers and a good Hershey's chocolate. I´ll make a point of treating myself later today to both of those tasty treats in his honor. Thank you, Terry, for being a friend and for all you did for our parish and our community. I know you are now resting in eternal peace for having been such a good and faithful servant to our God.

Mauricia Luera Hernandez

March 24, 2022

May you Rest In Peace Coach Oberg. You were a fabulous Coach and person I´m so lucky to have know you and you will be missed. Gone but not forgotten

Patricia L Power

March 24, 2022

I remember your mother Pauline so well and how she helped me to make my confirmation at Our Lady of Sorrows almost sixty years ago. And I remember what a kind neighbor you were to my parents and to everyone in our community. You're with the angels now. And you will be so missed. Rest in peace, old friend.

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