Teresa Marie Apgar's Obituary
Teresa Marie Apgar, née Carvajal, 57, was born in Tampa, FL March 18, 1964, and grew up in Temple Terrace, FL. Teresa originally attended school to be an LPN, but instead worked in banking and retail. She he was a 1985 debutante of the Krewe of Venus.
Teresa married in 1987 and moved to Lakeland, FL where she lived after 1987. After working in banking, she moved to work in insurance. She enjoyed creating art, reading science fiction/fantasy novels, British comedies and game shows, visiting museums, cats, and traveling; she fulfilled a dream to visit London, Paris, and Rome. She attended the
Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church in Tampa, FL.
Teresa died Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Lakeland due to complications of polycystic kidney disease. She is survived by her son, Dennis “Michael” Apgar, 27, and her sister, Marta Carvajal, both of Lakeland, FL. She is greatly missed.
A funeral mass to celebrate Teresa’s life will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Teresa and Michael’s church, Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church, 2510 East Hanna Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610.
Please note that this is a traditional Catholic Church and so please no shorts or bare arms. Please check this notice before August 28 in case there is any change to the date because of the Covid-19 virus.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the National Kidney Foundation.
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