Maria Teresa Chica Espinar Obituary Maria Teresa "Tere Chica Espinar, 74, of Allentown died Saturday, August 3, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Born in Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador, she was the daughter of the late Emilio Chica and Leila Espinar. After graduation from high school, Tere was employed as an executive administrative assistant for the Ministry of Finance in Ecuador. After settling in the Lehigh Valley, she worked as sewing machine operator in Allentown and studied to become a medical assistant at Lincoln Technical Institute, Allentown. Gifted with a beautiful voice, she sang for many years in the choir at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Whitehall where she was a member. Tere treasured her family, especially her grandsons who were the apples of her eyes. Survivors: Daughters, Debbie Maria Moreno of Bethlehem, Stephanie Melissa Moreno of Allentown; sisters, Rita J. Chica of Ecuador, Mariana E. Chica of Allentown; brother, Oscar J. Chica of Allentown; grandchildren, Leonel E. Lancheros, Devin A. Lancheros, Fabian J. Lancheros, Desteny N. Lancheros, Deylin Lancheros, Esteban Alzate, Luis Moreno, Mia Moreno; ex-husband Louis F. Moreno of Allentown. She was predeceased by brothers, Manuel de Jesus Chica, Diamantides Chica, Victor E. Chica, Alfonso M. Chica and sisters, Olga E. Montalvo and Armida D. Chica. Service: Funeral Service 4:00PM Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1881 Van Buren Dr., Whitehall, PA. A viewing will be held from 2 to 4:00PM Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at the church. Interment will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. To honor a wish of Maria Teresas, if possible please wear white to her service. Contributions: Memorials may be made in Maria Teresas memory to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, https://www.stjude.org. Services Viewing Tuesday August 6, 2024 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1881 Van Buren Dr. Whitehall, PA 18052 Funeral Service Tuesday August 6, 2024 4:00 PM The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1881 Van Buren Dr. Whitehall, PA 18052