Teresa Louise Vega-Hale's Obituary
Our Dearest Teresa passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2022.
Teresa was born August 24, 1967, to Jimmy and Evelyn Vega in Salt Lake City, Utah. Teresa graduated from West High School in 1985 and attended the University of Utah to further her education.
Teresa started her career in the medical insurance business and most recently was employed with Cotiviti as a Finance Accountant II.
Teresa married James Hale at St. Patrick’s Church, Salt Lake City in 2009 and resided in West Valley City Utah. Among the many things that she and James enjoyed doing together were trying new restaurants and traveling to music festivals. Teresa also enjoyed traveling and family vacations to National Parks. Her love of the Fall season and the colors of Fall showed from her wedding to her home décor, to even her 2021 Christmas tree.
Teresa loved to scrapbook with her mom, recording all their adventures together. But above all she loved playing poker at family get togethers.
Teresa served her vocation as cantor at St. Patrick’s Church for many years and will be remembered for singing at various friend and family services and special occasions. Teresa directed and sang with the Spanish Choir at St. Pat’s but was especially proud to have sung with the Oratorio Society of Utah for over twenty years.
Teresa is proceeded in death by her dad Jimmy, brother-in-law David, and sister-in-law Elisa.
Teresa is survived by her husband James, her mother Evelyn, her sisters Ann, Susan, Catherine and her brother Paul. Teresa was a loving Auntie to Beth, Joseph, Marcos, Victor, Lucia and Lilianna.
Teresa’s life was so much more than these brief words and she will be deeply missed by her family and friends that loved her.
Eternal rest grant upon Teresa O Lord and may Your Perpetual Light shine upon her. Amen
Visitation will be held at Neil O’Donnell Funeral Home, 372 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, on Friday May 6, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with the Holy Rosary recited at 7:00 pm.
Services to be as follows:
Funeral Mass, Saturday May 7, 2022, 10: 00 am at St. Patrick’s Church, 1058 West 400 South, Salt Lake City.
Burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 275 U Street, Salt Lake City.
Reception to follow located at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 670 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City.
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