Teresa Ann Gonzales, 53, passed away on January 11, 2024 in Long Beach, California.

Teresa was born on August 6, 1970 in Riverside, California.  She attended the local elementary schools in Blythe and attended Palo Verde High School where she played the flute in the school band.  She and her family moved during her sophomore year and relocated to Las Alamitos where she graduated from Las Alamitos High School in 1987.  After graduation, Teresa worked in the deli at Vons for over 10 years.

She is survived by her mother, Janie Ledezma; her aunt Sylvia (Michael) Porter and uncle Johnny Ledezma; cousins Kenneth Porter, Rosie Rivas, Rudy Rivas, Henry Rivas, Brizzette Ledezma and Hilario Ledezma, as well as many other cousins and relatives.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 8th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church with burial following at Palo Verde Cemetery.