Teresa Lynn Juarez

1964-2013 Teresa Lynne Juarez, age 49, a resident of Peralta, NM was accepted into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013 with her husband and children by her side. Terri was born Jan 15, 1964 in Salinas, CA to Doug Smith and Stella Henry. She attended South High School in Bakersfield, CA. She married Ruben Juarez on Apr 6, 1991 and resided in Bakersfield until 1993 before relocating to New Mexico. Terri enjoyed singing and dancing, cheering on her favorite Nascar driver, Kevin Harvick, and she loved her Oakland Raiders. She looked for the good in everyone she met and had the gift of making each and every person feel special. Her pride and joy was her grandbabies. Terri was known for her contagious and beautiful smile. She was an inspiration, not only to her family and friends, but to the patients she met while receiving treatment at the Cancer Center. Facing her own battle, it wasn’t unusual to find Terri praying and encouraging other patients. She stood strong in her Christian faith. Even during this, her toughest trial, she never lost her faith. She was preceded in death by her son, Anthony Juarez. Terri is survived by her husband, Ruben; daughters, Tiffanie Mauricio, Rochelle and Shae Juarez; grandchildren, Justice Tosh, Jaydon Juarez, Adam Villalobos, Genesis Flowers and Aidan Villalobos; parents, Stella Henry and Doug Smith and wife, Angela; mother-in- law, Rachel Juarez; sisters, Dawn Smith, Robbie Valverde, LaChelle Henry and Juanita Henry; brothers, Lee and wife, Kathy Morey, Michael Smith, Doug and wife, Brenda Stout and Billy and wife, Yolanda Henry; brother and sisters-in-law, Debbie and husband, Dave Castillo, Cynthia Juarez, Lydia Juarez, Mark Juarez and Aaron and wife, Julie Juarez as well as numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and friends. The family would like to thank the staff at Ladera Nursing and Rehabilitation specifically Patsy, Jordan and Daniel for the exceptional care they provided during her final days as well as the numerous family and friends for their outpouring of love and support. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 8th at 5:30 p.m. at New Beginnings Church 3601 Montgomery Blvd, NE Albuquerque with a reception immediately following. Sign Teresa’s online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM

Teresa Lynn Juarez

January 15, 1964 - August 2, 2013