Teresa Forbes
Teresa, Forbes, 90, of El Paso passed away on October 30, 2024, and was a loving mother, grandmother, and kind friend to many. She was predeceased by her parents, Francisco and Maria Elena Anchondo, and brother, Andrew Anchondo. She is survived by her sister, Helen Puthoff, brother, Rick Anchondo, sons Joseph, David and Andrew (Susan) De La Paz, and daughter, Monica De La Paz. She is also survived by grandchildren Elena, Anthony, Arman, and Francesca De La Paz along with many nieces and nephews.
Teresa graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1950 as valedictorian, marrying and starting a family in Washington, D.C., with Armando De La Paz. In 1969, she graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. That same year, she started her career in real estate, working for several companies, including Bissell and Co., De Witt and Rearick, and E.H. Baeza and Associates. In 1981, she started her own business, Teresa Forbes Realty. During her many active years as a member of the Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS®, she received many awards and recognitions. She also chaired various association committees and the El Paso Women’s Council of REALTORS. In 1995, she was elected president of the association. She later became an emeritus member of the organization.
She loved traveling and spent a lot of time in Ruidoso, where she had a summer home to spend time with family and friends. Teresa will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Services will be held at Martin Funeral Home East, 1460 George Dieter Dr., El Paso, on Monday, November 4th. Please call Martin Funeral East at (915) 855-8881 for service details.