Angelina "Tess" Tellez-Yiamarelos

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Celebrating the Life of Tess Tellez-Yiamarelos

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou

🕊️ Angelina "Tess" Tellez-Yiamarelos 🕊️

Angelina “Tess” Tellez-Yiamarelos passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, under hospice care at Horizon Post Acute & Rehabilitation Center in Glendale, Arizona. She was 65 years old.

Born on April 12, 1959, in El Paso, Texas, Tess carried the warmth, grit, and spirit of the Southwest with her wherever she went. She was known for her vibrant soul, her resilience, and the way she made people feel truly seen and valued.

She is survived by her daughter, Sara, and her son, Samuel, who will forever carry her light in their hearts.

In accordance with her wishes, Tess generously donated her body to Bright BioServices for scientific and educational research. Through this selfless act, her legacy of compassion and service continues—offering healing and hope to others, even in passing.

Tess lived with soul and sincerity as Maya Angelou wisely said:

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Her memory lives on in every person she made feel loved, understood, and free to be themselves.