Teresa Scheffler

Teresa Scheffler, aged 90, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2023, at her home located in Houston, TX surrounded by loved ones. She was a widow twice. Her first husband passed away in 1966. This led her to move from New York City back to her home state of Texas. She stayed with her sister until she could find a place of her own. When she needed help moving, a neighbor recommended a good man for the job. That’s how she met Bruno Albert Scheffler. He refused to take any money from a widow with 3 children but agreed to let her prepare him a thank you meal. One bite and he was hooked. He always loved her cooking. Later, they were married and celebrated 50+ years before she was sadly widowed again in 2021.

Born in Elgin, TX on October 14,1932 to Emilio and Ignacia Barron, she was one of several children. She was a homemaker for the last half century. A devoted wife, loving mother & grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many. She loved her family and her extended family of neighbors and friends. She was a devoted woman of God. Strong in her faith, many would often call upon her for prayer. All were welcomed in her home and offered homemade baked goods and a glass of sweet tea.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruno Albert Scheffler; son, Rene’ Alvarez; sister, Trinidad (Trine) Cantu; sister, Elidia (Lily) Gonzales; twin brother Jesus (Jesse) Barron; brother Antonio (Tony) Barron and other siblings, nieces, and nephews.

She is survived by daughter, Gail Chriss; daughter, Diana Chriss, and her husband, Larry Chriss; Stepchildren: Bruno Vincent Scheffler, Patricia Crane, John Scheffler, Cynthia Nagelmueller, and Billy Scheffler. Grandchildren: Rebecca Rodriguez, and her partner, Edward Martinez: Stephanie Solis, and her partner, Carlos Fuentes, Corey Chriss, Shelby Patterson and her husband, Robert Patterson; great-grandchildren: Alisianna Gonzalez and her husband, Rene Gonzalez, and Sophia Gonzalez. Great-great-grandchild: Rosalie Gonzalez, as well as various step-grandchildren, cousins, nephews, and nieces.

The family wishes to thank all of those who assisted in her final days. A special heartfelt appreciation goes to Betty, Lucy, Monica, Isabell, Maria, Ricarda, and Angelica for their kindness, prayers, meals, visits, support, and love given over the past several months.

A visitation for Teresa will be held Tuesday, August 8, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX 77598. A celebration of life will occur Wednesday, August 9, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 21620 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX 77598. A committal service will occur Wednesday, August 9, 2023 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Forest Park East Funeral Home & Cemetery, 21620 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX 77598.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkEast-FHC.com for the Scheffler family.