Teresa

Baldivia

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Teresa Baldivia. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born on March 24, 1944, in Roscoe, Texas, to Cipriano and Simona Castro, and passed peacefully on January 28, 2026, at the age of 81, surrounded by her loved ones.

Teresa married the love of her life, Jesse Baldivia, on June 1, 1963, and together they shared 62 beautiful years of marriage, building a life centered on faith, family, and devotion. Family was Teresa's greatest joy, and she never missed a birthday, holiday, or special celebration. She never missed an event for any of her family, always attending to support those she loved. Her phone calls, whether to say happy birthday, happy anniversary, or simply to check in, were a constant reminder of her care and devotion. She had a special way of making everyone feel loved and important.

Teresa and Jesse were blessed with three beautiful daughters: Elizabeth Baldivia and Oscar, Linda Baldivia and Freddy, and Sandra and husband Mario Ortega Jr., all of Sweetwater, Texas. Her most cherished role was being a grandmother and great-grandmother, a title she carried with pride, joy, and endless love. They were blessed with four wonderful grandchildren: Jessica Baldivia, Anthony Ortega and wife Hayden, Veronica Baldivia, and Matthew Ortega and wife Amber, all of Sweetwater, Texas. She especially enjoyed her time with her great-grandchildren: Adelynn, Amelia, Alivia, Maisy, Messiah, Alaina, Trendyn, and Mario.

Along with being a homemaker, Teresa enjoyed many hobbies and interests throughout her life, including crocheting, dancing, watching telenovelas, gardening, watching football (her favorite team being the Dallas Cowboys), playing cards and Bingo, cooking, and baking. She was most famous for her delicious brownies, which will be fondly remembered by all who enjoyed them. Teresa and Jesse especially enjoyed Tejano music and dancing, spending many nights and weekends providing music and entertainment at events.

Her faith was precious and devoted, and she prayed each day and night. Teresa was once a member of the Guadalupanas of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Sweetwater, Texas, and her faith guided her through life with love and devotion.

She is survived by her loving husband, Jesse Baldivia; her daughters and sons-in-law; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; her brothers Frank and Richard Castro; her sisters Angelina, Margaret, Victoria, and Julie; and numerous nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her infant daughter Angela; her brothers Pascual, Joe, and Tony; and her sisters Maria, Cruz, and Juanita.

Pallbearers are Albert Ortega, Alex Ortega Jr., Peter Soto, Johnny Vargas, Danny Herrera, and Johnny Baldivia. Honorary pallbearers will be Mario Ortega Jr., Anthony Ortega, Matthew Ortega, Messiah Royal, Trendyn Baldivia, and Mario Jace Ortega.

The Rosary will be held at McCoy Funeral Home on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Parish on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., followed by burial at Sweetwater Cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.mccoyfh.com.