Theresa Dorothy Avalos sadly passed away on Aug. 23, 2023, at the age of 71, in her home surrounded by family. She was born in Winslow on Jan. 30, 1952. Theresa had a wonderful caring and giving heart. She loved her family and friends tremendously. Her faith and love for our Lord was immense and unwavering up to the end. She had a servant’s heart and lived by 1 Peter 4:10: “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Jennie Hernandez; and her brother, Andy Hernandez. She is survived by her cowboy of 53 years, Mario Avalos; daughters, Jennifer (Jeff) Morgan, Marie (Andrew) Freeman, Ricci Gamboa (Paige Sandry and Tiffany Gamboa); brothers, Manuel (Doris) Hernandez and Rick Hernandez. Her grandchildren, Brendan, Ryland, Sarah, Derek, Jaxson, Heaven and Harmonie brought her complete joy. She is also survived by a large family including many cousins, nieces and nephews. Holy Rosary for Theresa will be recited at 9:30 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m., on Friday, Sept. 1, at Made de Dios Church, with interment to follow in Desert View Cemetery. Greer’s Mortuary of Winslow handled the arrangements.
