Obituary of Teresita Quitugua San Nicolas

Teresita Quitugua San Nicolas Vancouver, Washington February 24, 1947 ~ April 4, 2020 Teresita Quitugua San Nicolas, also known as “Terry or Chechang”, age 73, of Vancouver Washington, originally from Guam, passed away April 4, 2020 with her children virtually by her side. She married the late Joaquin Paulino San Nicolas on August 22, 1964 and Divorced on July 8, 1977. Together they are survived by their five children: Alicia SN & Anthony Gogue of Auburn Washington; Jose Q & Carla L. San Nicolas of Chalan Pago, Guam; Jeanace SN & Santos Maurico Zetino of Petaluma, California, Junior Q & Joy L. San Nicolas of Santa Rita, Guam; and Marcia SN & Raymond R. Borja of Suisun City California. She is also survived by her Grandchildren & Great-Grand children: Christopher San Nicolas (Kaya, Katelyn, Jasmine, & Charlize) Christina M & Vincent Cruz (Jovani & Jamiah); Eliza SN Zetino; Carmen SN Molina; David Linger San Nicolas; Jerissa & Jeremy Mendoza (Jeremiah, Jerricca, & Jereson); Joshua Claros; Maria SN Molina (Alliyah & Aiden); Raycia SN Charfauros; ✝️Justine B. San Nicolas; Carl Joe San Nicolas (Zyler, Savannah, & Charlotte Rose) Santos Maurace SN Zetino; Justin Matthew Lizama; Junora San Nicolas; Mariah B. & Philip Taijeron III (Philip Taijeron IV); Jaythan Lizama; Justin Jude & Sheila Marie San Nicolas (Skyla Marie San Nicolas); Conley San Nicolas She was born to the late Jesus Terlaje & Antonia Garrido Quitugua on February 24, 1947 in her Native Island of Guam. She graduated from High school and received her Bachelors Degree in Education at the the University Of Guam. In addition to her love of teaching, Terry enjoyed family gatherings, cooking, dancing playing the piano or organ and singing. She was a woman of many talents: An amazing cook, making many delicious Chamorro dishes; a wonderful dancer, she enjoyed dancing chacha and jitterbug to name a few. She was also well known as a recording artist in Guam, recording her first album in 1978 entitled, “Meskla Uno”. She was in a band and enjoyed performing in front of a crowd at various parties and local organizations throughout the Island. As time went on, she bowed out of the limelight, but continued to sing and play her piano with her family. She leaves behind countless precious memories and her appreciation and love for music to her children, Grandchildren and Great-Grand children. She will always be remembered, cherished, & loved within their hearts. We would also like to acknowledge and thank our mom's caregivers, Paula, Moise, Maria, and the staff at Royal Quality Adult Foster Care Home for taking great care of her. Due to COVID19, there is no memorial service scheduled at this time. She will be laid to rest in Guam at a later date.