Leiza (Beryl) Lorenz

Leiza Lorenz, 84, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, with her devoted daughter, Deborah, at her side. She was survived by her daughter Deborah Teresso and two grandchildren Nicole and Christian Teresso, and sister, Barbara Fairchild.

Born on April 17, 1942, in San Rafael, CA, Leiza dedicated more than 20 years to supporting her late husband, of 38 years, throughout his Navy career while also working in the medical field.

Leiza was known for her remarkable talent for crocheting beautiful blankets, which she lovingly gifted to family and friends. She also generously donated countless crocheted baby blankets to local children’s hospitals, bringing comfort to many families she would never meet.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Leiza found joy in traveling on cruises, gardening, crocheting, reading, and creating cherished memories with her family during vacations in Hawaii. Her generous heart, kind spirit, and wicked sense of humor touched the lives of everyone who knew her.

Leiza has been reunited with her beloved husband in Heaven and laid to rest beside him at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in loving memory of Leiza Lorenz.

Leiza will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all whose lives she touched. Her legacy of kindness, generosity, and love will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.

If you’d like to reach out to the Leiza’s family, you may contact her daughter, Deborah Teresso, at [email protected].

Leiza’s favorite song was “Can’t Take You With Me” by, Heather Stewart

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One of Leiza's favorite and most inspiring Bible passages to her was Numbers 6:24-26 (King James Version):

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:

the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.