Teresa Gene Fidel

December 8, 1965 - January 18, 2015

In Loving Memory Teresa Gene Fidel 49 of Newberg, OR Teresa passed away peacefully at home on January 18th, 2015 with her husband Dave and daughter Alysha by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Teresa was born on December 8th, 1965. She graduated from Yamhill-Carlton High School in 1984 and attended college at Oregon State University. Dave and Teresa were married on March 21, 1987 and lived in Colorado Springs, Colorado while Dave finished his military service. Having lived in Tigard and Sherwood, Teresa finally settled with her family in Newberg in a house she and Dave built together. Teresa worked at Ernesto’s Italian Restaurant for 22 years and left her position following her cancer diagnosis. She will be extremely missed by her Ernesto’s family and all of her regular guests that grew to love her. Teresa loved traveling with family and close friends to beautiful white sandy beaches in all parts of Mexico, reading the latest novels, and finding new reasons to laugh. Teresa loved entertaining and always made their home the center of all gatherings and celebrations including both extended family and her many close friends whom she considered to be her family. She also loved wine tasting and dining at fine restaurants. She is survived by her devoted husband David and daughter Alysha. Her mother Carol Byhre of Portland, father Gene Ehlers and his wife Diane of McMinnville, sisters: Tracey Vorderstrasse of Portland, Kimberly Blom(Val) of Beaverton, Brenda Ehlers of Portland and Tamara Hays(Darin) of Seabeck, WA. She is also survived by several brother and sister in laws, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles whom she loved very much. She is preceded in death by her Mother’s husband, Don Byhre and David’s father, Fred Fidel. Teresa is greatly missed and will often be celebrated by the many who love her. A private celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Providence Cancer Research and Providence Hospice. Providence hospice was a great comfort and assistance to Dave and Alysha in Teresa’s final days.