Mildred Ann Telliard

Mildred (Millie) Telliard passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at the age of 95. She was a resident of Riverside, CA for 61 years and died peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was born August 1,1926 to Aloysius and Helen Kickel in Cleveland, Ohio.

Her loving husband, Tom, of 59 years, preceded Millie in death in 2007. Her dear grandson, Ryan Renfro, of Fayetteville, AR, also preceded her in death in 2020.

She is survived by her loving family, daughters and sons-in-law: Kate McLearn of Dundee, Oregon; Donna and Ron Renfro of Pine Bluff, AR; Mary and Ken Beckerle of Riverside, CA and by her sons and daughters-in-law: Tom and Debbie Telliard; Tim Telliard; Tony and Donna Telliard, all of Riverside, CA. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren: Camille McLearn, Anna (McLearn) and Jake Edwards; Robbie and Maura Renfro; Megan, Alisse, Christina Beckerle; Joe and Rachel Telliard, Nick and Lauren Telliard, Phil and Tracy Telliard, Lauren (Telliard) and David Penrose; Evan, Lexi Telliard; Brendon, Matthew Telliard. She is survived by 6 great-granddaughters: Ella Telliard; Clementine & Juniper Telliard; Lillian Telliard; Dottie Renfro; Cricket Edwards.

Her sister, Margie and husband, Mike Zuccaro of Broadview Heights, OH, and numerous nieces and nephews survive Millie. Her sisters Helen Dick, Ruthie Kickel, Carol Tropp, Joan Wahl and her brother, Edward Kickel, also preceded her in death.

Millie and Tom moved by car from Cleveland, Ohio to Southern California in 1951 and eventually settled in Riverside in 1960. They owned 2 wholesale bakery businesses; the first was Mrs. Redd’s Pie Co. and second was Telco Food Products, Inc. Although Millie spent the majority of her time devoted to her 6 children and home she was a huge support for the family business endeavors. After her last child graduated from high school, she took on a career at Telco Food Products working in Accounts Payable until she was 79. She did the work because she loved the challenge… and the pies. She also loved her yard and was a beautiful seamstress. She was an avid fan of sports, mainly football (especially University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish), but also enjoyed basketball, baseball and the Olympics. Millie and her 3 daughters traveled to Italy in 1995, gifted by her husband and sons, and had the time of her life! She had a wonderful sense of humor and could laugh till it hurt. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a devoted member of St. Catherine’s of Alexandria Catholic Church in Riverside for 61 years; her faith was that strong. Millie was humble, a pillar of strength and love, and was cherished by all who knew her.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, September 2, 2021- 10:00am at St. Catherine’s of Alexandria Catholic Church in Riverside. A private interment will follow at Riverside National Cemetery. A Vigil service will begin at 5:30pm, Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary in Riverside with a Rosary at 6:00pm. Visitation will follow the Vigil until 8:00pm, Wednesday evening at Acheson & Graham chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Society of St. Vincent de Paul

7005 Brockton Ave., Riverside, CA 92506. Arrangements are under the direction of Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary. (951) 688-1221

We will follow all state & local guidelines for COVID 19 for both events.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AchesonandGraham.com for the Telliard family.