Teresa de Jesus Hernandez, 70, passed away on August 30, 2026. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Juan Antonio, her children Beatriz, Juan Antonio Jr., and Alberto, her son-in-law Peter, and her grandchildren, Isabel, Lucy, Max, Nico, Catherine, and Victoria. She is also survived by her siblings Maria Estela Cantu de Briseño, Lupita Cantu, Angeles Cantu and Virgilio Cantu and many beloved in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Gaspar Cantu and Maria Estela Garcia and brother Gaspar Cantu.

Born in General Terán, Nuevo León, México, Tere grew up in the small close-knit town and later completed her BA in Philosophy at the Universidad de Monterrey. She taught high school and eventually moved with her family to Riverside, CA for several years before finally settling in Houston, TX where she has lived for the past 34 years. Here she became a first-grade bilingual teacher for 17 years for Houston ISD and after retirement continued to substitute teach for another 13 years in Pasadena ISD.

Tere enjoyed classical music and playing the piano. She placed the highest value on taking care of her family. Without fail, she and Juan Antonio hosted the entire family for lunch every Sunday providing an environment to nurture love and familial bonds. Her grandchildren will always have the beautiful memory of Grandma's home-cooked meals.

Visitation will be held at Peevey Funeral Home,  Monday,  September 7th,from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. The funeral mass will be celebrated at  St. Helen Catholic Church in Pearland, Tuesday, September 8th, at 10:00am. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery.