Carmen Theresa Morales a.k.a. “Teresa” of Concordia West transitioned into eternal life on June 27, 2025. She was 71 years old.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Inés Ayala Lopez and Guillermo Morales Román; Sister, Anna Maria Melecio; Brother, Jose Melecio.
She is survived by her daughters, Yolandita Lake, Raquel Ines O’Bryan; Son, Ricaldo Ayala; Grandchildren, Ashley Marie Ayala, George Lake III, Ricaldo Ayala Jr., Emmanuel Ayala, D’Andre Ayala, Naiyara Jaylie Dixon, Lailah Amarie Dixon, Skylie India Dixon, Niam Gonzalez, Kalisti Elana O’Bryan, Sherisse Lake, Christopher Jaylen Lake, Ja’nea Simon; Great Grandchildren, Lamar Isaiah Petersen, Damain Antonio Ross, Donte Antonio Ross, DeMari Antonio Ross, Mateo Isaiah Ayala, Xiomara Teodosa Ayala, Shelese Cupid; Sisters, Petra Morales Arroyo, Rosa Morales, Serena Anduze; Brothers, William Morales, Pedro Morales, Guillermo Morales Vargas; Nieces, Betsy Vásquez, Lourdes Vásquez, Claudia Melecio, Patricia Melecio, Marilyn Arroyo, Maria C. Aloyo, Rosalyn Morales, Rosalind Estrill, Rosalinda Browne, Kama “Kema” Luis, Rosa Shari Morales, Victoria Anduze, Gilannys M. Morales; Nephews, Hector J. Vasquez, Hector M. Arroyo, Khaleaph Luis, Max Anduze, Eugene Anduze, Guillermo A. Morales; Daughter-In-Law, Dawn Graham; Sons-In-Law, George Lake Jr., Chuave Mandela O’Bryan, Brother-In-Law, Hector M. Arroyo Barreto; Sisters-In-Law, Mariela Melecio, Melanie Encarnacion; Special Friends, Chemon and Melodi Acevedo, Jose Luis and Nydia Otaño, Lake Family, O’Bryan Family; Cousin & Other relatives, Cheyanna Milena Aloyo, Gianna Micaela, Milagros Rodriquez, López Family, Alberto “Beltin” Vasquez Morales. Other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 25 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Viewing will begin at 9 a.m. with service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Kingshill Cemetery.
Professional services are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
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