CARTHAGE, NY — Emilia D. Tehonica, 43, of NYS Route 26, Carthage, died peacefully Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg, NY.
She was born on March 18, 1979, a daughter of William M. Tehonica and Maureen S. Barre. Emmy graduated from Carthage High School and later attended Jefferson Community College where she graduated and earned her Associates degree in nursing and was a registered nurse.
She is survived by her parents, William and Maureen; a daughter, Isabela Sallaberry, Jorge Sallaberry; a sister, Billie Jo and husband Scott Strife; a niece Ariana Strife; and a nephew, Alec Strife.
Emmy loved animals. She enjoyed shopping and watching scary movies. But most of all, she loved spending time with her daughter, Bela.
Calling hours will be held 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State St., Carthage, NY.
A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of the funeral home with the Reverend Canon Samuel P. Lundy officiating. Burial will be held privately by her family.
Condolences in her memory can be made online at www.lundyfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers a college fund has been set up for her daughter Bela, at USAA, 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78288.