Teresa Lynn Pappas

September 6, 1953 - August 26, 2021

In Loving Memory

Dear John:

In case you don't remember me we were ship mates on the Ponch in the early 70's. We were in the same deck division and we hung out a lot and went to the Crater Festivals in Honolulu  on New Years Day. A few years ago we spoke on the phone after I contacted your wife on facebook. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. It was quite a jolt when I was reading her facebook page. I was aware that I haven't seen any posts from her but facebook doesn't always show posts of all your friends. 

My sincere and deepest sympathy to you and your family. I wish there was some magic words I could say to help you with your grief but nothing can fill that emptiness you have in your heart. May your beautiful wife rest in peace and may God Bless and comfort you every day. 

Take care buddy

Ski Boy (Eugene Ostinowsky) 

Eugene Ostinowsky
nanty-glo, PA

I am so sorry to see that Teri passed away.  I remember her always being so kind and made me feel comfortable.  May her memory be eternal

 

Dimitra K Kambouris
salt lake city, UT

I am so sorry to see that Teri passed away.  I remember her always being so kind and made me feel comfortable.  May her memory be eternal

 

Dimitra K Kambouris
salt lake city, UT

I am so sorry to see that Teri passed away.  I remember her always being so kind and made me feel comfortable.  May her memory be eternal

 

Dimitra K Kambouris
salt lake city, UT

I am so sorry to see that Teri passed away.  I remember her always being so kind and made me feel comfortable.  May her memory be eternal

 

Dimitra K Kambouris
salt lake city, UT

I am so sorry to see that Teri passed away.  I remember her always being so kind and made me feel comfortable.  May her memory be eternal

 

Dimitra K Kambouris
salt lake city, UT

Dear Pappas Family, Words cannot express what Teri meant to those around her or the impact she made on lives she touched. I'm especially grateful for the time that she had it opened her home to our family when we needed it the most. I'm grateful for the time that I got to spend with her and get to know her. I learned back then what an amazing heart she had and what a beautiful person she was. At the age I was, you can see how evident it was how much love she had for her family and how much love she had for others. I can see why my mother adored her endlessly and in turn made others adore her endlessly as well. Forever grateful for the strength and love that she showed during the time that we were there.

My sister and I were especially grateful for the endless knowledge that she had about the family. She was a wealth of knowledge and getting in touch with our roots. She will be missed but never forgotten.

My sister and I send our love and prayers 

Deborah Mendaros & Pat Landrum 

Deborah Mendaros and Pat Landrum
san diego , CA

     When we last talked it seemed like it lasted forever. I realized you've never changed. You've always been the same caring, loving cousin as I'll always remember. And even though we had long talks before, the last one was by far the longest and it left me wishing we had talked more in the past. You'll surely be missed. I hope that when we meet again I can reintroduce you to Susie... you'll love her.

     I love you and hope to see you soon.

Steve Paduganan
santa maria, CA

Until we meet again, Auntie Teri. You loved well, and were well-loved.

Grace, peace, and love Uncle John and the whole family. We're hoping to see y'all at a family reunion soon. 

Gabriel Paduganan
florence, AL

My heart breaks for you all ��.  I'll never forget getting the flyer in the mail for the awesome themed family reunions she'd help put on. My Auntie Teri will forever be missed.

Priscilla Arias
bakersfield, CA