Teresita Dino Pasa

Teresita "Tessie" Pasa of Gainesville, VA, began her life's adventure in the Philippines on July 15, 1943. Born in Sorsogon City to Jose and Paz Diño, she grew up with four siblings, eventually graduating from the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Journalism. In the 1960s, she found her way to the United States, where she met Reynaldo ("Rey") Pasa. They married in 1969 and started their family the next year with their first daughter, Cristina; Mireya would follow, with Eduardo ("Eddie") rounding out the family a year later. In 2001, she became a grandmother for the first time with the arrival of her only grandson, Jonathan; two granddaughters, Moira Paz and Alyssa, came next, and Ariadne completed her collection in 2012. She maintained successful longtime employment at the International Monetary Fund in Washington, DC, where she was beloved by the staff that worked with her until she retired in the early 2000s. All throughout Tessie's life, she found ways to share happiness and love with those around her, notably through her many volunteer efforts and all that comes with being the mother of three children who were involved with school functions, sports, and the many friends they had. Tessie led her life in the service of the good that can be found in places big and small; she brought joy to many people's lives not just by being present, but by being someone who cared enough to be involved. Among her endeavors that brought her happiness were singing in various choral groups (church choirs, Women of Note, Sentimental Journey Singers, and others) and being a member of several church committees and programs, such as the SHARE Committee at St. Michael's in Annandale, VA, and being a Eucharistic minister. After traveling the world and many years full of wonder with Rey and her family, her life's adventure ended on December 9, 2025, but her spirit and the extraordinary amount of love she gave her family and friends lives on. Tessie was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Paz Diño, and her brother Ricardo. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Rey; daughter Cristina, her husband David Gibson, and their children, Jonathan and Alyssa; daughter Mireya and her husband Richard Stirzaker; son Eddie, his wife Jenn Carlson, and their children, Moira Paz and Ariadne; sister Guia Postal and family; the surviving family of her brother Ricardo; sister Josefina Arevalo and family; brother Jerry Diño and family; and the many, many family members and friends whose lives she touched immeasurably. Our deepest gratitude is extended to Dr. Edward Daniel and the caring staff at Patient Centered Services, all of whom became like family to us during this journey. A visitation will be hosted at the Pierce Funeral Home (9609 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110) on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Prayer services will begin at 3:15 p.m. with Rev. Vincent Bork. A Mass celebrating her life will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church (8213 Linton Hall Road, Gainesville, VA 20155) at 10:30 a.m. A short prayer service will begin at 10:15 a.m. Reception to follow. As a nod to the vibrant joy that Tessie brought into our world, wearing a pop of color is encouraged at both the visitation and the Mass. (She loved colorful outfits.) A private interment at Stonewall Memory Garden in Manassas, VA, will take place on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

Teresita Dino Pasa

July 15, 1943 - December 9, 2025