Teresa Diaz Sheeley, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023 after sharing memories, stories, and prayers with her four children.
Teresa was always kind, caring, and loving throughout her life and made friends easily. She was very involved with many parishes starting with volunteering at Saint Michael's Catholic Church in Mullan, Idaho and was most recently a member of Saint Andrews in Riverton, Utah. She had an unrelenting belief in the power of prayer and a deep Catholic faith.
She was born in Guadalajara, Mexico on May 29, 1932, the daughter of Jose Trinidad Franco and Guadalupe Gonzales Franco. Teresa was married to Roberto Clemente Diaz on April 12, 1959. She courageously moved to America with her husband. She lived in California, then Mullan, Idaho making beloved friends along the way. After being widowed she married Herbert Eugene Sheeley in May of 1975.
Teresa loved to travel and instantly made personal connections by listening and talking to people. She was very proud of her family. She was an amazing cook who generously shared her masterful techniques and would routinely make donuts and treats for the entire neighborhood to ensure that people felt loved and cherished. She was brave; she never shied away from an adventure and made friends wherever she went. She was an accomplished fiber artist, creating cherished homemade gifts for family and those in need.
She is preceded in death by her 10 siblings, stepdaughter Lois, and spouses Roberto and Herbert. She is survived by her four children, Bob (Claudia), Trino (Cindy), Flora (Rafael), and George (Darlene); her step children Danny (Liz) and Cathy (Jim); grandchildren, Niki (Eddie), Robert, Jennifer (Breck), Nick (Alison), Andrew (Tui), Dustin, and Blake; step grandchildren, Gilbert, Laura, and Rosie; great grandchildren, Hazel, Violet, Lucas, and a fourth great grandchild on the way.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to Saint Andrew's Catholic Church.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11AM on Friday, August 4th at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, 2315 East Redondo Drive in Salt Lake City, Utah. A viewing will take place prior to Mass beginning at 10AM at the church. Teresa’s final resting place will be Holy Apostles Catholic Church in Meridian, Idaho.
Funeral Mass will be streamed via Zoom for those wishing to attend virtually. To watch the services, please click the “Watch Services” link above.
Even though I was only in Teresa's life four short years I feel we had a special connection. I think everyone that met her felt that way! We liked to talk about the things that give extra zest to life and in turn the sorrow that makes one appreciate every moment.
Teresa's sorrows never seemed to overshadow her zest for life or dampen her rock solid faith.
As much as I will miss our chats she is now pain free and, I believe, dancing with all of the angels.
Cheers Ami!
Rest in peace Tia. You were a strong and courageous woman who overcame so much.
You are loved and will be dearly missed. So glad you were able to reconnect with dad and share so many tears of joy I wish I could have been to see you too..
Love;
Eddie
We love and miss you Grandma. we'll give your Love to Lou.