Tery was born Aurea Teresa Gonzalez Pedrogo on May 12, 1964 in Coamo, Puerto Rico to parents Tomas Gonzalez and Aurea Estel Pedrogo. She earned a track and field scholarship to Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, and graduated in 1986. Tery’s passion for education and mentorship shined bright over the past 16 years as an ELL tutor at Golden Gate High School in Naples, Florida. Her infectious laughter, love of music, and passion for cooking will be missed by all of those that were lucky to know her.
Tery is survived by her husband, Enrique, two children, Yashira and Felix, seven grandchildren, eight brothers and sisters, and countless friends.
A memorial service will be hosted on Saturday, April 9th at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens, 525 - 111th Ave N, Naples, FL 34108. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM, and a religious service will begin at 3pm.