Teresa C. Márquez

She was born on October 14, 1916 in San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, Mexico. Her parents were Policarpio Castro and Delfina Castro Osuna. She was the second of ten children. Her siblings were: Paulina, Inez, Jesus, Consuelo, Miguel, Balbina, Fidelia, Mariana, and Pedro.

When she was young she enjoyed going to school, playing with her brothers and sisters, and helping her mother with the household chores which were many in those days! She also liked to help her father with the farm crops and animals. When she was nineteen years old, she married Doroteo (better known as Teo) Marquez and immigrated to the United States in 1935. They settled down in Chula Vista, California and lived on the Otay Ranch where Doroteo was a ranch forman for the next forty years. Together they raised a family of four children: Manuel, Dort, Theresa, and Policarpio.

Teresa remained on the ranch until her husband's passing in 1973. She used to say that these were very happy years for her. She was a homemaker her whole life who enjoyed the ranch life, cooking, gardening, sewing and tending to her chickens, rabbits, goats, pigs, dogs, cats, birds and other animals. She also enjoyed cooking her famous tortillas and tamales and loved entertaining the many family members and friends who would come to visit. She enjoyed her travels to Sonora, Mexico and Arizona to visit her many sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Even though she only attended primary grade school, she kept up with the latest local, national and world news by watching her favorite Spanish language channels on tv. She was very well informed and could speak on various issues, including politics, and was not afraid to voice her opinion!

In her later years, Teresa moved to San Ysidro, California where she resided until her death. She lived a long, and fruitful life. She will be remembered for her generosity, caring heart and vibrant spirit. Teresa was a strong, spiritural woman who loved the Lord, and life, and liked to help others in need. We are blessed that she instilled in all of us those same values and for that she will always be loved and dearly remembered.

Her survivors include her four children and their spouses: Manuel (Virginia), Dort (Emma) , Theresa (Jose), and Policarpio (Lupe), eleven grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, and six great great grandchildren.

Teresa's viewing will be: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 5-9:00 p..m. at the Glen Abbey Chapel of the Roses, 3838 Bonita Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91902. Services will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel of the Roses, with graveside service at 11:00 a.m.