Teresa Ann Provencio

Our beloved sister, Teresa Ann Provencio, 84, of Mesa, AZ, passed peacefully on November 1, 2024, with her sisters by her side. Terry was born on May 24, 1940. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ignacio G. Provencio, Maria Bailon Provencio, and brothers Isaac Sr., Saul, Ignacio Jr., and Paul. She is survived by her sisters, Rose Ann Provencio, Ada Jean Cooper, her brothers, Jerry, Ben and Moses and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished friends.

Terry dedicated her life to serving God and was baptized on January 9, 1966, in Clovis, CA. She had a passion for sharing her love of God with bible stories and crafts with her Sunday School classes for 40 years. Her class learned that with participation, there would be treats at the end of class and they were regularly instructed not to eat them in church. Terry also enjoyed planning Christmas programs for the children to present during the Christmas Eve service and baking cakes for the church.

Terry was a seamstress and made drapes for Montgomery Wards and JC Penney’s. She supervised the production of air bags for TRW until she retired early to help care for our mom and dad.  As the oldest daughter, she helped care for her siblings. She would make stacks of tortillas and some of our brothers would sneak in and take some before she finished. In her younger years she took piano lessons from a teacher who lived quite a distance away. Our brother, Jerry, gladly accompanied her so she would not be alone. Although, we believe he was eager to help since the teacher always had home baked cookies. After our mom passed, she carried on the tradition of making empanadas and menudo. She was a great cook and baker and loved to share her baked goodies.

Terry was known for her great smile, kind and generous spirit and big heart. We will miss her greatly but are comforted knowing she is no longer in pain or in any discomfort. Rest now our dear and beautiful sister. We love you bunches and bunches forever and ever.

Visitation will be on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the Bunkers Garden Chapel from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., located at 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201.

Celebration of Life is Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Redeemer Apostolic Church located at 200 E. 1^st St., Mesa, AZ 85201. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. is time set for family viewing. Service will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

There will be a police motor escort to the City of Mesa Cemetery, located at 1212 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ, 85201. Graveside service will start at 1:00 p.m.

The Provencio family appreciates all the prayers, kindness and support during this time.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.