Teresita V Cayabyab

October 10, 1935 – December 6, 2020

Teresita de Venecia Cayabyab was born to Rudolfo and Emelia de Venecia. She grew up in Dagupan, Pangasinan, Philippines prior to immigrating to the United States in 1955. She lived in Fairfield, San Francisco, Stockton, Modesto, and Reno, Nevada. She is predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Emeterio G. Cayabyab.

Teresita is survived by her son, Andrew Cayabyab and daughter in law, Linda Cayabyab of Manteca, California. She also is survived by grandchildren: Lela Galea (Vince) of Flagstaff, Arizona, Alana Cayabyab of Queenstown, New Zealand, and Aaron Cayabyab (Kylie) of Modesto, California. She was blessed with three great grandchildren: Emma Marriot, Angelina Galea, and Vincent Galea. Another great grandchild is expected to arrive soon, Callen Cole Cayabyab.

Teresita is also survived by her three sisters: Felicidad Peralta, Perla Santos, Lourdes Williams, and brother, Rudolfo de Venecia. She is predeceased by her siblings: Loretta Allorde, Lita Ulit and Jaime de Venecia.

Teresita is also survived by many more beloved relatives from the Munoz, de Venecia, and Cayabyab sides of the family.

Teresita was a cook at farm labor camps alongside her husband who was a farm labor contractor. After his retirement, she ran her own care home for the elderly and also worked as a hairdresser, certified nurse’s assistant, and a care-provider for the elderly.

She enjoyed collecting things and often gave them away without asking for anything in return. She enjoyed spending time with relatives and friends.

On January 7, 2018, she was involved in a serious automobile accident and fractured her spine. Since the accident her health declined until her passing. However, during that time, she had an inner strength that kept her alive. Her interactions with others often ended with her saying, “I love you!” She often prayed during her waking hours with her rosary in one hand. She never complained about her declining health. She will be remembered for her fun and giving spirit and for her love of family. She will be missed.