Teresa J. Branker, 65, was born May 1, 1944 in California and passed away August 23, 2009 in Mission Viejo, CA. An owner of the Rose Canyon Cantina & Grill with her sisters, Teresa is survived by her husband of 28 years, Dr. Victor A. Branker; daughter, Lisa Cowgill; son, Les Hendricks; sisters, Wendellyn Flores and Patricia Roman; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 4:00pm at the Lake Forest Calvary Chapel, 15 Spectrum Pointe Drive, Lake Forest, CA.

O’Connor Mortuary, 949 581-4300 www.oconnormortuary.com