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1957
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2010
Theresa Tinoco Obituary
In loving memory of our daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend Theresa Antoinette Tinoco. She passed away on March 3, 2010 after a brief battle with Acute Respitory Distress Syndrome. She was born Nov. 28, 1957.
She is survived by her parents, Rebecca Sedillos, Louie Tinoco (MaryLou Tinoco); four children, Michael Villa, Rebecca Gonzales, Jennifer Tinoco and Teresa Viruete; grandchildren Mariah and Maya Aguirre, Jazlyn Arellano; siblings, sister Jeanette (Ron) Regalado, Stepsister, Kathy (Ricardo) Amaro; brothers, Louie (Monica) Tinoco, Edward Tinoco, Robert Tinoco, Frank (Alma) Tinoco and Stepbrother Michael Bonilla.
Please don't grieve now, I left your side, There's a peaceful place where I now reside, My life on Earth is gone it's true, But always know, I'm still with you! The joy I had, the love filling days, the happy moments, in many countless ways, friendships so special, Happy & Sorrow, Make memories last and bring sunshine tomorrow, God called me sooner and though , why we don't know, theres peace in knowing, it was my time to go, when winds gently blow and the sun shines through, remember I'm free and still with you!
A viewing will take place from 6-9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 11 at Camino del Sol Mortuary. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 12 at Santa Clara Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
for Theresa Tinoco
Diana Zegan-Rillo
April 6, 2010
It's hard to believe that one of my best friend in elementary school has gone to be with the Lord. I have fond memories of Terry and growing up right around the corner from her and the family. Playing hide-n-go-seek at Rio Plaza until after dark. Teaching each other how to twirl a baton, until it got lost! Taking her a Jeanette to church and Awana! There are so many more memories that I hold true in my heart. Thank you for sharing your daughter, sister, and friend with me!
My prayers are will you all!
~Iggie~
April 4, 2010
I GOT UP THIS MORNING & must say i was glad i,m being given the chance to say good by to you tere, just knowing that youre, no longer in our world is really hard for meto belive weve know eachother for year,s from the lemmon tree to the port hueme day,s god bless you i really mean this tere you,were a good person with a big heart. thinking of you. ,liz (betty boo morales) houston texas............
Rebecca Gonzales
March 17, 2010
Mom,
I didn't think it would be this hard for me, that I would be asking myself "what if? what if?" everyday. I thought I would be the tough one guiding my family through your passing but instead I'm right beside them grieving still waiting to be woken up from this aweful dream. I can't believe you're gone! I guess I assumed that one day we would be able to talk about all the things we needed to. I never got a chance to tell you exactly how I feel I thought maybe at one point I could put the Tinoco pride =) aside and let you say all you've ever wanted to tell me aswell..I'm sorry we never got a chance to do so..But I want to let you know that I thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me a better life. I forgive you & I never hated you...It is actually the opposite, but I put a wall of steel up because I was always afraid of being let down by anyone that I just could bear being hurt by. Im glad that you finally found the Lord and had a chance to live your life before you passed....But Im sad that I never got a chance to see it, that my girls never got a chance to meet the mom that I always wanted them to see. I know now your able to watch over all of you babies and guide us through this difficult world just like you've always wanted too..... I LOVE YOU & always have! We've got one tough Guardian Angel up there that I know we can reach out to when we need you.
Arlene Samaniego
March 14, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Tinoco family.
Primitivio Tinoco
March 14, 2010
We are so sorry to hear about your loss, our prayers & thoughts are with you. Forever in our hearts.Love you your cousin Primitivo Tinoco & Daughter Anita(Pelona-Tinoco.)
March 14, 2010
We are all so sorry for your loss. Theresa will forever be in our hearts. Sandy Smith Samaniego, Jackie Smith Adams, Paul Smith and Kathy Smith.
Geronimo Arroyo
March 12, 2010
Our condolences and prayers are with the Tinoco Family during this difficult time.
March 12, 2010
MaryLou and Frank
My sincere condolences at this sad time. Take comfort in Theresa's Heavenly Home. dale dean
Teresa Tinoco
March 12, 2010
Mommy!!!!! That's all I scream for you to return home! It's hard to say your gone, but you are! :( but like you told me once before "be happy cuz even tho there presence isn't amongst us, they will walk beside you, & the joy in that is that there their & so
is Jesus!" & now I know your walking with me & jaz! It puts a huge smile on my face wen try say "deng you look like your mom" the pain is there & I dnt believe it will ever go away! I'll never forget your promise " I'll never leave your side again" I know you won't now mommy, by my side your here to stay for good! I love you mommy & I miss you!!! Watch over us!
March 12, 2010
My condolences to all the family, especially her children. Keep your mom alive by talking about her often. Look at her pictures often and talk to her, she hears you, for she is beside you. I know its SO hard, the best thing that will get you through those tough times, is the Lord! Thats what keeps me going 22 years after I lost my mom. I still miss her SO MUCH!! LOL...God Bless
March 12, 2010
TO MY COUSIN MICHEAL VILLA I LOVE YOU STAY STRONG. I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS HOPEFULLY HER AND MY TIO ALBERT, GRAMMA JOSIE AND MY DAD RALPH GAVE HER A BIG HUG AND LET HER KNOW ITS NOT OT BAD UP THERE.... YOU HAVE ONE MORE ANGEL ON YOUR SIDE COUSIN...
LOVE CHRISTINA, ALYSSA,ASHLEY AND BABY JOSIE..
March 12, 2010
To all the Tinoco Family
We are so sorry for your loss. We know how it is losing a sister. The days will seem long for awhile and you'll think how you can go on but believe me the tears will become smiles and laughter. The memories you all have of her will become golden.
Chummie Tinoco and Family. Chapie Diaz and Family FlorenceCerda and Family Rita and Mondie Diaz. Delphina(Boo-Boo)Esparsa and Family
Roxanne (Castro) Mueller
March 12, 2010
To all the Tinoco Family: I am so sorry for your loss. May the good memories give you strength in the days to come. Please know many prayers are being sent your way. I cannot begin to imagine your pain. I have good memories of your family growing up on Balboa Street and I pray you all find some comfort.
Don & Frances Smith & Barretto
March 11, 2010
Our condolences and prayers are with you and your family. We will always remember your smile and the good times we had when we were young.
Love,
Don & Frances Smith
and Family
Yvette Regalado
March 11, 2010
To my Compadres Louie and Marilou and family, my deepest condolonces on the loss of Terry, you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of you,
Gloria Martinez and Family
Virginia Tinoco
March 11, 2010
My love and heart go out to the entire family....I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Cousin, Virginia Tinoco in Sacracmento, CA
Jennifer Tinoco
March 11, 2010
I love you mom still can't believe your gone you dnt know how many times I cry everywhere I go something reminds me of you ppl say your in a better place an your watchin over us but I want you here with me huera, Jazlyn an grandma miss you dearly I know I'll see your beautiful face again you were the best mom an I'd cherish all the moments we had together especially the ones in the car singing all them Spanish songs member ma :( I love you god knows I do
LORI AMADOR
March 11, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jodie Arevalo-Alamillo
March 11, 2010
We little knew that morning that
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
— author unknown
May God Bless each and every one of you during this difficult time.
March 11, 2010
GOD BLESS YOU TERRY MAY THE LORD CARRIE YOU FOREVER,AND TOUCH THOSE LOVED ONES YOU LEFT BEHINED, LIZ( BETTY BOO) PENA, HOUSTON TEXAS
March 10, 2010
March 10, 2010
My deepest condolences to my dear friend BECKY, AND FAMILY I know their are no words that can heal the pain of saddness you and your family are going thur, but as time passes your pain will be less just remember the happy times you had with Teresa, and always talk about those times, that will help to ease the pain. Becky, Jeanette, Ray, Eddie, Louie Sr., Frank and Robert and her children Michael,Guera, Jennie, Becka and her grandchildren, my prayers are with each and everyone of you.
The LORD is with you all, and will help u heal.
A dear friend,
Nena Gutierrez (Ox, Ca.)
Gloria Espinoza- Lopez
March 10, 2010
Words can't express the sorrow we have in our hearts knowing Terry is gone. We will never forget her beautiful green eyes and the love she had for our mom and our family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Espinoza Family
DELENA JO DANIEL ROMERO
March 10, 2010
JEANETTE & TINOCO FAMILY, MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. YOUR MEMORIES WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE DAYS AHEAD, SO CRY, LAUGH
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER THE TIMES SHARED TOGETHER. TERRY R.I.P. AND ALWAYS SMILE DOWN ON US....
janie quijada
March 10, 2010
Rebecca my thoughts are with you and the entire family - May she rest in peace - in the hardest things we will ever do - love sees us through.
MELBA FRY
March 10, 2010
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO BECKY AND TERRY'S CHILDREN. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF.
March 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
David Magallanes
March 10, 2010
I was sorry to read the news that the daughter of an old friend of mine had passed away before her time. Although I hadn't seen Louie in almost 20 plus years not one year goes by that I don't think of the Tinoco Family. I grew up with them and have many fond memories of them from my younger years. Now it hurts me to know that he must put to rest his beloved daughter Theresa. My prayers and thoughts are with the Tinoco Family during this most difficult time. I will pray to our Lord that he finds a place in Heaven for this beautiful young lady as she is deserving of no less. God bless all the Tinoco Family and Friends during this time of pain and sorrow. I hope the fond memories she left behind will ease the pain. Just remember that love for someone is like the wind you can't see but you can sure feel it.
Juan
March 10, 2010
My prayers are with you in your time of loss and that God will comfort you. I will miss her dearly and that beautiful smile that melt my heart.
KATHY S
March 10, 2010
COUSINS,MY PRAYER AND CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF TERRY'S CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN, SISTER'S AND BROTHER'S, IN THESE DIFFICULT DAY'S. BECKY, I'M TRULY SADDEN FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DAUGHTER, MAY SHE REST PEACE.
CUZ, KATHY S.
Phillip, Joyce & William
March 10, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
March 10, 2010
prayer and thoughts are with your family
Amy Hernandez
March 9, 2010
I asked God to confort all of you I'm sorry for your loss
Nina Lucero
March 9, 2010
I PRAYED FOR THIS DAY NOT TO COME,BECAUSE I KNOW TERRY IS A FIGHTER. BUT I KNOW TERRY IS IN A GOOD PLACE, SHE WILL BE MISSED...A FRIEND WHO ALWAYS HAD A PLACE IN MY HEART. MY PRAYERS TO ALL OF TERRY'S KIDS, THE WHOLE FAMILY. BECKY, JEANETTE MY LUV/PRAYERS TO BOTH OF YOU,TERRY LEFT US WITH ALOT OF FUN & GOOD MEMORIES, ONE FRIEND TO ANOTHER.
ANTHONY GOMEZ
March 9, 2010
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE TINOCO FAMILY ESPECIALLY EDDIE,MIKE AND JEANETTE.MAY GOD SEE YOU ALL THRU THIS TIME OF SORROW. PATIAS GOMEZ
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