Mary "Betsy" Elizabeth Terrazas

Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025: Our last shared Thanksgiving Day in person was here at home in 2019. The first one was in 1974, with many in between. One of the most memorable was Thanksgiving Day in 1978, during our honeymoon. We had a mid-day meal that Thanksgiving at the Brasserie restaurant, which no longer exists, in the San Francisco Fairmont Hotel, where we stayed for a few days. After the Brasserie meal, we then drove in the yellow 1973 Ford Gran Torino north on the Golden Gate Bridge to the Muir Woods, then drove back south on the Golden Gate. Betsy, we will always have San Francisco. And may everyone have a blessed Thanksgiving, from Betsy and Luis.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025: Forty seventh wedding anniversary for Betsy and Luis. Married on Saturday afternoon, November 18, 1978, six years after we met in November 1972. Betsy, you will always be beautiful. I love you, Luis.

Sunday, November 16, 2025: Today was the Elizabeth Hospice Light up a Life event at the California Center for the Arts conference center in Escondido. Very well attended today. The weekend rainstorm had cleared by the time the event started at 3:30 p.m. Betsy, your garden enjoyed the rain. Betsy, I spoke your name and lit a white candle for you at the event. Mona (Yolanda), my sister, and her spouse, Girma Ayele, also attended. Betsy, I love you, Luis.

Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025: We offer our appreciation to past, present, and future veterans. Betsy and Luis Terrazas

Friday, July 4, 2025: Watched the fireworks from City Hall / Grape Day Park in Escondido. The Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band performed for the fireworks. There was a large crowd. Betsy, I love you, Luis.

Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025: In honor of all those who served, and not just in the military. That includes you, Betsy, and me as well. This past Saturday, May 17, 86 persons graduated from CSU San Marcos with their Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. Betsy, they do not know this, but it was made possible by what you and I did in founding the CSUSM MSW program. We made it happen. You are simply the best social worker I have ever known.

Betsy, I love you, Luis.

Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025: Betsy, you deserve more than roses, but best I can do for now. Your beautiful garden is doing well. Happy Mother's' Day, Betsy. I love you, Luis.

Friday, May 9, 2025: Five years ago today, on a Saturday, at 12:22 p.m., Mary "Betsy" Elizabeth Terrazas nee Gardner left our earthly home and began her lasting journey. She believed in angels. May she be among them now. Betsy, your garden is doing well and is testimony to your abiding spirit.

Betsy, I remember you daily. I love you, Luis.

Sunday, April 27, 2025: The annual Elizabeth Hospice Wings of Hope event was held in the conference center and adjacent lawn at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. There was a large gathering. A social worker, Susan Hannifan-MacNab, MSW, gave a presentation. Luis, Mona, Girma, and other relatives were there. Betsy's name and the names of other relatives were in the printed program. Betsy, I love you. Luis

Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. May everyone have a blessed Easter. In memory of Betsy. Happy Easter. Betsy and Luis