Marita Tengco

Marita Tengco
At age 62, Marita Tengco, a daughter of the Philippines, a devoted wife and a loving mother, passed into the Lord’s safe keeping on February 19, 2015. Having earning degrees at Assumption College and the University of the Philippines, Marita served as an economist and resource planner for the Philippine government for several years. After winning a fellowship at Princeton University, she sought opportunities in her adopted country of the United States, and made for herself a new career in commercial insurance. As a Certified Insurance Counselor, and gained many loyal clients in the business community through her dedication to excellence. At the same time, she selflessly offered her energies to the Roman Catholic parish of Aquinas Newman Center in numerous ways such as student meals, Eucharistic ministry, and coordinating small faith sharing communities. Her other passions included jazz performances, children’s education, hiking, birds, and dancing. She is survived by husband Tom, daughter Mirinisa, siblings Aristeo, Alma, and Kim, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation begins at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, followed by a Rosary at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque. A Mass of Celebration will be held at St. Therese Catholic Church, 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 26, located at 3424 4th St NE.
Daniels Family Funeral Services
3113 Carlisle Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87110
505-884-1188