Timeline for Therese M. (Dezalia) Teixeira
Born: May 6, 1938
Died: October 19, 2019
Therese M. (Dezalia) Teixeira, 81, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Daughter of the late Manuel and Beatrice (DeLoria) Dezalia, she was born in Springfield on May 6, 1938. Raised in the Forest Park section of the city, Terry attended Holy Name School and graduated from Cathedral High School. She was a certified dental assistant and past President of the Valley District and Mass Dental Assistants Assoc. In 1975, she became an accounts payable clerk at Friendly Ice Cream, where she worked for 25 years.
Terry was an active member of St. John the Baptist Church, later St, Elizabeth’s Parish. A member of the Ladies of St. Anne, Terry served as a Eucharistic Minister, bringing Communion to home-bound parishioners. Active on many committees, she sang in the Heralds of the Lord folk group for 25 years.
Terry was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother whose happiest times were those spent with her family.
Terry is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years John Teixeira of Ludlow; her children Michael and his children Dustin and Silvia (Jonathan) ; Marilyn Bourbeau and her children David (Eilizabeth), Diane (Monica) and Dawn (Angelo), Charles and his wife CarolAnn and their children Scott (Katherine), Lindsey (Charles) and Jonathan; her sister Margaret Meade and her brother John Dezalia (Susan). She also leaves 12 great-grandchildren and her life long friends Claire Natario, Patricia Fabbri and Geraldine Berube. Sadly she was predeceased by her sister Patricia Denzmore and her brother-in-law Thomas Meade.
Visiting hours will be Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St., Ludlow, MA. Family and friends are invited to gather directly at St. Elizabeth’s Parish on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 10:00 AM for a Liturgy of Christian Burial for Terry. Rites of Committal will follow is Island Pond Cemetery. Donations in Terry’s memory may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104.
Charles, Carol, and family, we are saddened to hear of the loss of Mrs. Teixeira. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Kindest regards, Kathy and Rob Bullock
In memory of Therese M. (Dezalia) Teixeira, Doc Kovaly lit a candle
To Worthy Grand Knight Mike and all the family, Our sincerest condolences. Know your fellow brothers remembered your Mom and family in our prayers at our last gathering. They shall continue as well. We miss you. Respectfully, Your Knights of Columbus Council 3447 Hastings/Nashville, Michigan
I’m sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loving family.
Mrs Tex has been my chosen mother since the day I We all moved into the neighborhood God bless her soul and provide prayers be with the family during this hard times And may she keep an eye on all of us with all the angels thank you Jesus
Prayers and love to the Teixeira family. A wonderful woman who will never be forgotten and always in my heart.
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2019
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Visiting hours will be Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St., Ludlow, MA.
Date: Friday, October 25, 2019
Time: 10:00 am
Family and friends are invited to gather directly at St. Elizabeth’s Parish on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 10:00 AM for a Liturgy of Christian Burial for Terry. Rites of Committal will follow is Island Pond Cemetery.
Donations in Terry’s memory may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104.
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.
Charles, Carol, and family, we are saddened to hear of the loss of Mrs. Teixeira. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Kindest regards, Kathy and Rob Bullock
In memory of Therese M. (Dezalia) Teixeira, Doc Kovaly lit a candle
To Worthy Grand Knight Mike and all the family, Our sincerest condolences. Know your fellow brothers remembered your Mom and family in our prayers at our last gathering. They shall continue as well. We miss you. Respectfully, Your Knights of Columbus Council 3447 Hastings/Nashville, Michigan
I’m sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loving family.
Mrs Tex has been my chosen mother since the day I We all moved into the neighborhood God bless her soul and provide prayers be with the family during this hard times And may she keep an eye on all of us with all the angels thank you Jesus
Prayers and love to the Teixeira family. A wonderful woman who will never be forgotten and always in my heart.
Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.