Therese E. Sixto
January 20, 1931 - February 02, 2013
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Therese E. Sixto
January 20, 1931 - February 02, 2013
Obituary
Therese E. Sixto went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, February 2, 2013. She was 82 years old.
Therese was born in Leon Guanajuato, Mexico. She obtained her nursing education in Mexico where she was honored with the Presidential Nurse of the Year award. Therese came to Texas to get specialized anesthesia training. She eventually made Seattle her home and worked at Northwest and Providence Medical Centers. After 42 years as a surgical nurse she retired and moved to Lynden.
Therese was an avid gardener and adored Pierre her companion miniature Poodle. She made friends wherever she went. And if you knew her, you were probably added to her nightly prayer list.
Therese was dearly loved by her brother Pedro (Elena) Sixto; sister Josefina (Rodolfo) Velasco; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend and caregiver LeAna Osterman. She was predeceased by her parents and sister Antonia (Raul) Najera.
Farewell Tribute Information
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, February 8, 2013 at Sonlight Community Church. Donations Information
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Way Ministries 205 S.BC Avenue, #117, Lynden, WA 98264 or Sonlight Community Church, 8800 Bender Rd., Lynden, WA 98264.
3 responses to Therese E. Sixto
Rita Perry says:
February 2, 2013
To the loving Family and Friends I offer my sympathy in the very painful loss of your dear Therese. Hopefully you will be comforted by the Bible Verses that follow: Rev21:4-5 “AND HE WILL WIPE OUT EVERY TEAR FROM THEIR EYES AND DEATH WILL BE NO MORE,THE FORMER THINGS HAVE PASSES AWAY”
Eleanor Webb says:
February 2, 2013
You were a wonderful friend. I know you are enjoying being in the arms of Jesus. I will never forget you.
Denise Dewey says:
February 2, 2013
Such a giving heart. You will be missed.