Obituaries

Therese ‘Terry’ Pounds (Joiner): 1927-2024

Therese “Terry” Pounds (Joiner), 97, of Montclair, NJ died peacefully surrounded by family at Mountainside Hospital on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend, Terry was born a ‘survivor,’ having lost her mother who died soon after her birth in 1927 in New York City. She subsequently lived all over the world as a self-described “army brat” after her father, Colonel Talley Dosier Joiner, remarried and reclaimed “his little Therese” from her aunts who raised her until she was six. After graduating from Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ, Terry briefly attended college at Trinity, DC, then decided to go to Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School in NJ. The skills she learned there served her well at her first secretarial jobs in Manhattan, then later at Montclair Kimberly Academy in Montclair where she worked for almost twenty years in the Office of External Affairs. She was proud of her mastery of the rules of English grammar, and many relied on her to proofread their letters. After the death of her husband in 1978, Terry set up a Montclair chapter of THEOS, a nationwide non-denominational support group for widowed men and women. She ran the group for approximately ten years and created friendships from that work that lasted until her death. She was also involved with the Friends of Barnet and the Montclair Fine Arts Festival.

Terry was predeceased in death by her husband, Donald Pounds, her son Richard, her beloved companions, Arthur Jones and Fred Berinato, and her sisters Lucy and Claire. She is survived by her son Donald Pounds and his companion Patrice Holtzer, daughter Mary Pounds Sisler, daughter-in-law Bette Pounds, sons James Pounds (Bethany) and Thomas Pounds (Liljana), daughter Virginia Pounds, sons Michael Pounds (Catherine) and John Pounds. She was the proud grandmother of sixteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren: Katy, Austin, Colleen, Connor, Jordan, Jason, Jeremy, Natalie, Anika, Evan, Noah, Ben, Eli, Max, Harper and Nolan; Scarlett, Emma, Carson, Peyton and Wesley. She is also survived by a large extended family and countless friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 9 at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 30 N. Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042, followed by interment of ashes at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Upper Montclair.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Terry’s name to The Release Recovery Foundation at: https://donate.hakuapp.com/donations/new?fundraising_effort=in-loving-memory-of-therese-terry-pounds.

Lazaro Antonio Loredo

12/17/1950 - 08/13/2024

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Obituary For Lazaro Antonio Loredo

Lazaro Antonio Loredo Sr., fondly known to all as Tony, passed away on August 13, 2024, with his family by his side. Tony was a beloved figure in his community, known for his warm spirit and boundless energy. He was born December 17, 1950, in San Antonio, TX to Anastacio and Maria Carmen (Vasquez) Loredo.

Tony was legendary for his collection of CDs, which he proudly sourced from Texas, sharing his love for Tejano music with everyone. A passionate sports enthusiast, Tony was a devoted fan of the San Antonio Spurs and all Texas sports teams. His love for boxing was well-known, and he never missed a match.

Tony had a deep appreciation for Westerns, often spending his evenings immersed in the tales of the Old West. His outgoing and congenial nature made him a friend to all. Tony had a unique habit of calling everyone every day, ensuring that his loved ones always felt connected and cared for. Remarkably, he never said goodbye, a testament to his belief in the enduring nature of relationships.

Tony’s legacy is one of love, laughter, and unwavering loyalty. He leaves behind a family and community who will forever cherish his memory. He is survived by his wife, Serafina Loredo; children, Krystina Loredo-Lopez (Michael Lopez), Lazaro Loredo Jr., Priscilla Loredo-Campos (Pedro Campos Jr.), and Anastacio Loredo (Renata Campos- Loredo); 22 grandchildren; numerous bonus grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Mamie Dudley (Rick), Marylou Sosa, Diana Salinas (Manuel), Delia Villalobos (Guadalupe), Anthony Dawson, Earnesto, Roberto, and Pablo. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Florencia; brothers-in-law, Alfredo and James; and great-granddaughter Alena.

Family and friends may visit Monday, August 19, 2024, from 3-8 pm at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave, with recitation of the rosary at 7:30 pm. The Funeral Services for Tony will begin Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 9 am at Walker Funeral Home and continue with the Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sylvania, at 10 am. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.

Tony’s spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

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