Margarita Tellez

Margarita R. Tellez 79 of Mabton passed away January 25, 2017 in Sunnyside WA. with her loved ones by her side. She was born July 20, 1937 in Weslaco Texas to Antonio and Eufemia Rios. In the 1960’s she immigrated to Mabton WA from Weslaco Texas where her and her husband lived and worked at the Yakima Chief Hop Ranch. She then worked at the Alice Grant Headstart for 15 years. Margarita also enjoyed volunteering at Mabton’s Artz-Fox Elementary School. One of her favorite things to do was spend time with her grandchildren and this included attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. Margarita and her husband loved spending time at Bingo and at the Casino. Margarita is survived by her husband; Manuel Tellez of 60 years of marriage, Oldest son; Guadalupe (Gloria) Tellez, daughter; Elva (Arnoldo) Gutierrez, Son; Manuel Jr. (Maria) Tellez, 3 brothers and 3 sisters, Grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; Antonio and Eufemia Rios, 1 sister, and 2 brothers. Viewing and visitation will be held 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday January 30, 2017 with the recital of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 pm. at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 am Tuesday January 31, 2017 at Saint Josephs Catholic Church in Sunnyside followed by graveside services at the Mabton Cemetery. A reception will be held after graveside services at Saint Josephs gymnasium in Sunnyside. Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside is in care of all arrangement To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Margarita Tellez, please visit our flower store.