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Teresa Cardenas

October 3, 1944 — April 18, 2026

Dallas, Texas

Teresa Perez Cardenas was a woman whose love, light, and spirit touched everyone who had the blessing of knowing her.

She shared 65 beautiful years of marriage with her husband—a love that was rare, deep, and truly unbreakable. Together, they created a bond that could be felt by everyone around them, a true example of what it means to love wholeheartedly. They were truly two souls meant for each other.

She was the person you could always go to—to laugh, to talk, or simply to feel comfort. She had a way of making every moment feel special and every person feel important.

She walked into every room shining and sparkling—not just in what she wore, but in her heart and in her beautiful smile. Her presence brought warmth, joy, and light wherever she went.

Her love for her family was endless. She found so much joy in cooking and making sure everyone was fed, always wanting every heart and every stomach to be full. Her home was a place of love, laughter, and togetherness.

She loved to dance, to sing, and never hesitated to take the microphone and enjoy life to the fullest.

She played such a meaningful role in our lives, and her love will forever remain in our hearts. Though she is no longer with us in the way we wish, her spirit lives on in every memory, every laugh, and every moment she gave us.

She will forever remain in our hearts.


Teresa Perez Cardenas fue una mujer cuya luz, amor y esencia tocaron la vida de todos los que tuvieron la bendición de conocerla.

Compartió 65 hermosos años de matrimonio con su esposo—un amor profundo, sincero y verdaderamente inquebrantable. Juntos formaron un lazo especial que todos podían sentir, un verdadero ejemplo de lo que es amar con todo el corazón. Eran dos almas hechas la una para la otra.

Era esa persona a la que siempre podías acudir—para reír, platicar o simplemente sentir consuelo. Tenía una forma única de hacer cada momento especial y a cada persona sentirse importante.

Entraba a cada lugar brillando y llena de luz—no solo por su forma de vestir, sino por su corazón y su hermosa sonrisa. Su presencia llenaba todo de alegría, calidez y amor.

Su amor por su familia no tenía límites. Disfrutaba cocinar y asegurarse de que todos estuvieran bien y con el corazón y el estómago llenos. Su hogar siempre estaba lleno de amor, risas y unión.

Le encantaba bailar, cantar y nunca dudaba en tomar el micrófono para disfrutar la vida al máximo.

Fue una parte muy importante de nuestras vidas, y su amor vivirá por siempre en nuestros corazones. Aunque ya no esté con nosotros como quisiéramos, su esencia vive en cada recuerdo, en cada risa y en cada momento compartido.

Vivirá por siempre en nuestros corazones.

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Visitation

Friday, May 1, 2026

5:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Charles W. Smith and Sons Funeral Home - Lavon

Intersection North State Highway 78 and West FM 6, Lavon, TX 75166

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Funeral Service

Saturday, May 2, 2026

12:00 - 12:45 pm (Central time)

Charles W. Smith and Sons Funeral Home - Lavon

Intersection North State Highway 78 and West FM 6, Lavon, TX 75166

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Saturday, May 2, 2026

Starts at 12:45 pm (Central time)

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