Mary Louise Cuellar was called home to be with the Lord on Dec. 13, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her mother and father Elizabeth and Joe Cuellar, sister Sally Cuellar, brother Joe Cuellar, and daughter Regina Trujillo-Vega.
She is survived by her sister Becky Gonzales; brother Carlos Cuellar; sister Anna Peralez; son Edward Trujillo; and grandchildren Elizabeth Figueroa, Celia Figueroa, Edward Trujillo, Alicia Trujillo Wolfington, and Gabriel Trujillo Wolfington.
Mary Louise Cuellar was born on Dec. 27, 1938 and has lived in Santa Barbara her entire life. Many may remember her when she attended Franklin Elementary School; Santa Barbara Junior High and graduated from Santa Barbara High School.
Mary Louise had worked at various places, two of them were with her sister Becky at The Colonial Motel along the beach, and Santa Barbara Country Club. She eventually moved over to work with the Santa Barbara School District for over 40 years.
Mary Louise loved working with the children, and volunteering for many school functions. No matter what the event was, she was always there to help, and always in line to serve the people.
Mary Louise, known as “Tewah” or “WeeJo” to many, was a pillar in the family. She looked forward to planning family reunions, and spending time with as much family as she could.
There are many memories she has left us with, such as camping trips, or the bus trips to Vegas and Dodger games.
Tewah touched the lives of so many people. She had a huge heart and always put others before herself.
She will be missed greatly, but we know she’s now looking down on us from Heaven and will continue to guide us from above as we navigate through the rest of our time here.
There will be a formal service, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23 at the Santa Barbara Cemetery Chapel, 901 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara, followed immediately by the committal graveside service.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Pueblo Del Rey Funeral Services.