Theresa “Terry” Ludwig of Papalote, Texas passed away peacefully October 5, 2010 with her family by her side. She was 84.Terry was born in Bronx, New York August 25, 1926 to Albert and Mary Giordano Mango.  Terry was married to her companion and best friend, Vernen, for 64 years.  She was employed as Manager of Food Service at Chase Field Naval Base in Beeville more than 15 years; she worked as a cashier at a local grocery store, worked long hours in a restaurant, yet still managed to be a homemaker and loving Mother to her children. Terry served as Chaplain for the Ladies Auxiliary Post #8625 in Papalote and was a lifetime member. She never lost her zest for life nor devotion to her family.  Terry is survived by her husband, Vernen, of Papalote, Texas; sons Richard Ludwig and William (Natalie) Ludwig, both of New Mexico; daughters Carol (Wayne) Siepmann of Portland, Texas and Kathy (Servando) Hernandez of San Antonio, Texas; brothers Sonny and Ralph Mango, both of New York; sisters Rose (Fuzzy) Fortino of Pearl River, NY and Elizabeth Carter of California, 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.  Terry is preceded in death by her parents; a grandson Daniel Braglia; brothers Mike Mango and Louis Mango; and sisters Anna Massagli, Virginia Dannucci, Lola Nagel, Mary Papa and Grace Papa.

Visitation will begin Thursday, October 7, 2010, 11:00 AM at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel in Sinton. A Christian Rites Funeral Service will be held the same day, 2:00 PM, at the funeral home. Father Paul Rajareegam will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Sinton Cemetery in Sinton. 
Pallbearers will be Dylan Fall, Doug Herren, Tom Maxwell, Matthew Ludwig, Mario Juarez and Trey Naylor.
Services entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home, Sinton.