Teresa Marie Kotso

December 24, 1997 - June 5, 2017

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St. Thomas More Church

8501 Calumet Ave.

Munster, Indiana 46321

219-836-8610 |

Wednesday 6/14, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

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St. Thomas More Church

8501 Calumet Ave.

Munster, Indiana 46321

219-836-8610 |

Wednesday 6/14, 10:00 am

St. Joseph / St. John Cemetery

1547 167th Street

Hammond, Indiana 46320

219-844-9475 |

Wednesday 6/14, 11:30 am

Teresa Marie Kotso, 19, of Munster, IN passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017. She is survived by her mother, Lucia ‚ÄúLucy‚Äù Gutierrez; father, Michael (Leticia) Kotso; siblings, John Paul, Joseph, Mary, Christopher and Rebecca; grandparents, Alfred and Mary Gutierrez, Jospeh Kotso. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Alice Kotso; sister, Claire Marie Kotso and uncle, Raphael Gutierrez. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 from 3:00-8:00 pm with a prayer service at 3:00 pm at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN and on Wednesday from 9:30-10:00 am at the church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 10:00 am at St. Thomas More Church, 8501 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Interment will be at St. Joseph-St. John cemetery, Hammond, IN. Teresa was a thoughtful, generous, and loving young lady who always thought of others before herself. She held a very special place in her heart for the suffering, especially the homeless and at-risk-youth. Teresa had wisdom beyond her years and knew how to use her sense of humor, artistry, and talents to uplift others. Her angelic voice was soothing and healing to friends and family in times of pain. Teresa's beauty and smile was breath-taking to behold and she touched all who met her. Teresa's passing will leave a void in our hearts of immeasurable size. May the love memories and she has given us live in our hearts and bring comfort to the void until we meet again. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Covenant House, www.covenanthouse.org in her memory would be appreciated.

St. Thomas More Church

8501 Calumet Ave.

Munster, Indiana 46321

219-836-8610 | Map

Wednesday 6/14, 9:30 am - 10:00 am

St. Thomas More Church

8501 Calumet Ave.

Munster, Indiana 46321

219-836-8610 | Map

Wednesday 6/14, 10:00 am

St. Joseph / St. John Cemetery

1547 167th Street

Hammond, Indiana 46320

219-844-9475 | Map

Wednesday 6/14, 11:30 am

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My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. May the promises in God‚Äôs word provide you with comfort and strength during this most difficult time. John 5:28-29

I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep all of Teresa's family in my thoughts and prayers.

I knew you as a little Pre-K student. Then you traveled to Washington, DC with me. I enjoyed when you would walk over to my store and talk with me for awhile. Teresa, you were mom and dad's little girl. God had different plans for you though. Please watch over us as we look forward to the day when we will see you again. Peace,

Teresa, Little Flower in heaven, send a shower of graces to comfort your Mom, Dad, John Paul, Joseph and all siblings, grandparents and friends. You have a beautiful spirit and holy wisdom beyond your years. So glad to have known you. We will deeply miss you.

From kindergarten to 8th grade you were always my partner in crime. I have memories with you from each year at St. Thomas More and you will always be such a huge part of my childhood. We played volleyball, we had sleepovers, we cooked food, took pictures, went to political events that we had no idea were about. I will never forget our girlscouts trip to Camp Tecumseh and our crazy camp memories. You were always there for me and I could always walk over to your house and say hi and we rode the bus to and from school together almost everyday our last few years of grade school. Our memories are forever in my heart and so are you and your family, I miss you so much and will see you again one day my friend. Rest easy beautiful angel.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

It is written that when you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know. May the peace of Christ surround you at this time and always.

My deepest condolences to all of you in this trying time. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts.

Teresa Marie Adelaide Kotso I love you more than words can describe and you mean more to me than anything in the world. You are my best friend and my soul mate. I have never met a more beautiful soul or someone with a bigger heart than you. Things weren't easy for you but that didn't stop you from giving unconditional love and care towards others. You inspire me everyday and I know you're watching down on all of us from heaven. You loved Beyonc√© as much as me and Queen Bey said it best "Heaven couldn't wait for you, so go on go home" you were angel on earth and I know you're an angel in heaven right where you belong. You are so sweet and wonderful but I guess you were just too good for this world. You were gone too soon and I wish I could've had more time with you we had so much planned and we were going to see the world together but sometimes things don't turn out how we imagine. I'll miss you forever but I know I'll see you again soon. I love you always and you will live on everyday in my heart. Thank you for everything my queen and my love. All my love, Molly

I'll never forget how much you stuck by my side, through the good times and bad times you were always there. I love how enthusiastic you were about everything, even with little things like me just coming home from school or work, or just going out for food. I will always love you and cherish our time together. I love you and miss you so much. Rest peacefully my love

Words could never express how sorry I am for the loss of Teresa. I pray for God's love and strength around her family and friends.

I remember the first day I met you in 2000. We both got stuck in Sunday school at STM (We both hated it equally as much.) And then, I told you I liked your sandals because they had balloons on them. And just like that, our friendship lasted an eternity. I love you always Teresa

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.