Teresa Petraglia
Teresa Petraglia passed away peacefully at her home on February 8, 2026, in Edmonton, Alberta, at the age of 74.
Born on May 18, 1951, in Piaggine, Italy, Teresa came to Canada as a young girl and made her life first in Montreal before eventually settling in Alberta, where she built her career as a teacher and raised her family.
She is survived by her caring husband, Donald Jones; her son, Anthony, and daughter, Jennifer; her two brothers, Phil and Tony; and her two grandsons, Abram and Ferdinand.
She enriched the lives of generations of students who benefited from her passion and commitment to education. Known for a personality much larger than her stature, she left a lasting impression on the many lives she touched.
We are poorer for her absence.
Maria and I are saddened to hear of Teresa’s passing. She was an amazing person, teaching colleague and friend whose spirit and kindness will always be remembered with fondness. Our condolences to Don, Jennifer, Anthony and all the rest of her family.
May her memory be a blessing.
Dear Don,
Sorry for your loss! I always appreciated Teresa. I worked with her as a kindergarten teacher. She was dedicated to her students and love life.
I have wonderful memories when we first met back in 1968. My condolences to Don.
May she rest in peace.
My deepest condolences go out to Don, Jenny and family, Tony (Anthony) and family, Uncle Tony, and Phil.
Teresa and I had developed a sweet friendship over the years. Despite the distance between us, we kept in touch and I will cherish the times that we spoke and consoled each other. She was a kind and loving soul and I will miss her. Forever in our hearts. ❤️. All the pain is gone now .. Rest in peace, my friend.
Tony & Jenn and all the family So sorry for your loss. May Teresa rest in peace 💕
My heartfelt condolences go out to Don and your family. Teresa was larger than life. Such a kind woman with a very witty sense of humor. I remember working with her and being at some social gatherings with her. She was always the life of the party. Her memory will live on within her children and her grandchildren.
My sincere condolences Don to the loss of Teresa. My thoughts are with you, Jennifer and Anthony plus with their families.
May she rest in peace,
Phi, Cathy, Valeria, Lara and Dario.
Jenn, Tony, and Ferdinand,
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your dear mom. Although we only met on a couple occasions, I can still see her big smile and warm heart. You’re in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Don and family,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this very sad time.
My sincerest condolences.
I’m so sad to hear this news. My sincere condolences to you all.
Our sympathies to Don, Jen, Anthony and Tony and their families. We remember the many visits and lengthy conversations with Teresa. It was always interesting to listen to her views on many subjects. She will be missed.
Teresa was an amazing person! I enjoyed every moment I spent with her at Fr. Beauregard School! She was tiny, but mighty! I have too many enduring memories to even begin to try and list! My prayers are with Don and the rest of the family during this sad time!
My condolences to Don, Anthony, Jenn and Tony, and their families. Teresa I will miss our many phone calls and our family visits. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Don and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I had the pleasure of working with Teresa for many years. She was a wonderful teacher and friend. We shared many laughs together and also some tears. Remember all the good memories and she will always be close to all of you. May she Rest In Peace.
Don, Jennifer and Anthony
Please accept our deepest condolences, for your loss in this time of sorrow.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May the good times with Teresa, bring you comfort and peace in your hearts.
Sincerely,
Lise, Yves and family.
I am so sorry Don to hear of Teresa’s passing. My condolences to you and your family. She definitely brought energy to a room.
Don and family:
I just learned about Teresa’s passing. When I taught with her, I was amazed with her energy both as a teacher and as an advocate for the needs of teachers in order to serve children better. Teresa was also very creative and always had new ideas to make both her classroom and teaching spaces very exciting places to be. God bless you at this time of grieving with wonderful memories of better times.
Don and Anthony,
We’re so sorry for your loss. It’s hard to believe Teresa is gone. Living next door all these years, we’ve shared so many good times, laughs, and everyday moments together. It just won’t be the same without her.
Thinking of you and your family,
Shaun, Rebecca, and Logan
Just learned about the passing of Teresa. I met Teresa when visiting my son in Edmonton who lived across the street from them and we became good friends and when ever I was down visiting I had to stop over to see Teresa and catch up on the happenings around the area were they lived I will miss her dearly, your friend Gerda Reiger
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this very sad time.