Teresa Ileana Taboas Gaitan
February 18, 1929 ~ February 4, 2016
On February 4, 2016 of McLean, Virginia, passed away at home. Loving wife of the late Fernando Gaitan De Narvaez; devoted mother of Fernando Jose (Susan), Alberto (Victoria), Helena Kenevan (Simon); Maria Mercedes Endres (Woody); Miguel (Patricia) and Ricardo (Heather). Sister of Jose Taboas (Virginia) and Manuel Taboas (Yvonne). She is also survived by ten grandchildren, Andres, Cristina, Nicole, Veronica, Taplan, Max, Lucas, Alejandra, Liliana, Nicolas and one great granddaughter, Eva. Admired universally within the family, she will be missed by many in Colombia, Lebanon, Puerto Rico, Spain and throughout the US.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, February 12th at 11:00 AM at St. Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean, Va 22101. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that contributions be made to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Mail Stop J5-200, 1100 Fairview Ave. N., Seattle WA 98109 and/or to St. Jude Childrens research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148 or calling 1-800-822-6344.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, February 12th at 11:00 AM at St. Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean, Va 22101. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that contributions be made to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Mail Stop J5-200, 1100 Fairview Ave. N., Seattle WA 98109 and/or to St. Jude Childrens research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148 or calling 1-800-822-6344.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Fernando and Gaitan Family, I was terribly sad to see this news. Your mother must have been an incredible woman to raise such a fine son. My prayers are with you all. Heather
To all the Gaitans, She was a great lady and loved you and your beautiful children more than anything on earth. You are in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult days. Love, Ellen and Sophie
Fernando, Susan, Veronica, and Max, We know the important place Teresa held in your family and how much you all will miss her. Our thoughts and support will be with you tomorrow and every day.
Dear Gaitan Family, We had the pleasure of getting to know your mother/grandmother during our time at Fred Hutch. Her warmth, graciousness, and deep devotion to her family made a significant impression on us. Our condolences on your loss. Dana (Togni) Weiner, Thel & Dick Togni