Death date: Oct 1, 2017
Maria Teresa Maestas, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and dearest friend passed away peacefully on the fall evening of October 1, 2017 at her home in Salt Lake City, surrounded by her family just the way she wanted. Read Obituary
I, and other members of the Salt Lake City Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) were sad to read of Teresa\'s passing. She was a valued member of our organization for a number of years. We honored her work in education and the community by awarding her our \"Distinguished Woman\" award in 1995. She is remembered, never to be forgotten, for being a wonderful example of what AAUW stands for.
Dear Teresa,\r\nThank you for your love and dear friendship over many years. We loved having you in our home and loved you for taking such an interest in us and our children. You were one in a million here on earth and you\'ll top them all in Heaven!\r\nThank you for helping me with my Spanish over all those years. I always think of you when I need it.\r\nTeresa, your dear, sweet spirit was always a bright light in my life and I know, in the lives of many others. We\'ll all miss you here on earth but will keep your light in our hearts.\r\nI love you!
Teresa,\r\n\r\n I have learned over the years that the only way to get over the loss of someone you truly love is to know that you will never get over it. \r\n \r\n I will greatly miss our regular warm conversations and your encouraging and supportive spirit over the many many years ... through thick and thin. \r\n \r\nGive Mom a hug and tell her that all is well with her son !
Sweet Teresita. She was one if few shirtervthan I was. We met at Webster elementary school. Through the years we would lose touch then one or the other would call and it was as though we had talked the day before. She was always such a positive person who counted her blessings. May her new life in Christ be glorious. Que vaya con Dios querida Teresita. Te amo mi Amiga
Dear Teresa,\r\n\r\nDuring my younger \"formative\" years, I spent many, many weekends at your house playing with two of my best friends in the world Bobby and Betty. Spending the night Saturday night, and then getting up and getting on the church bus and going to church with my best friends. I always had so much fun, and you always made me feel so welcome. When you would cook meals you would always include delicious tortillas that I would then butter like there was no tomorrow, and salt to oblivion. I remember sometimes you would laugh at me and that all that salt would make me \"dry up and blow away.\" Every time my parents would \"yes\" I could spend the night Saturday night (and sometimes Friday, and Saturday nights), I would get so excited. I so loved being there. I remember Roberts Senior closing in the front porch, and calling it my \"snow\" porch where I could sit while doing homework or just visiting in general, and watch the snow pile up in the winter. You\'re family meant so much to me in my life. You were (are) such good friends. Although the years slowly moved us apart, From time to time, I have fond memories come back of those wonderful years. I haven\'t forgotten you. I love you. The world is a little darker without you, but the heavens are MUCH brighter with out there. I know God said, \"Welcome home\" as soon as you got there. Give your hubby a hug from me. Goodbye dear, sweet friend (\"mom\")
Heaven has welcomed another delightful soul. We will miss her here on earth, but know others were anxiously awaiting to see her again. Rest in peace Teresa and best wishes to all your family.
I was shocked to hear of Teresa\'s passing. I remember her as one of the sweetest, most intelligent women, graduating from Westminster College and a great teacher of many years. I met her through our mutual and wonderful friend, Dorothy Webster, whom has since passed on also. She visited our home many times with Dorothy and would call me occasionally just to talk. Whenever our little Dachshund died in 2005, she presented a grave marker with her name on it, Vienna. We buried her in our backyard and the marker is still there. Teresa was quiet spoken yet strong in her beliefs and I look to her as being an angel on this earth always doing good. She loved her granddaughter and offered her a full scholarship education from Westminster. I loved her very much and feel fortunate to have called her my dear friend.
