Teresa Anne Bellerive passed away on September 23, 2026, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Teresa persevered with fierce determination, courage, and grace.

Teresa was born on May 8, 1961, in Huron, South Dakota to Robert and Marjorie (Devine) McDermott. She spent most of her life in Salina, Kansas.

On May 23rd, 1986, Teresa married the love of her life Brian Bellerive. They shared a 40 year journey filled with love, laughter, and adventure. Along the way, they were blessed with three sons.

Teresa loved garage sales often talking her way into pre-sale access. She loved time with family and friends, cheering her boys on and the perhaps more than occasional Michelob Ultra. When a rally was needed, she encouraged everyone to rub their thighs certain that it would lead to victory. She was especially convinced this worked for the 2008 Kansas Jayhawks.

Above all else, Teresa was the greatest champion for her three sons. She opened her heart and home to many of their friends becoming known as mother Teresa to all. More recently, she delighted in her first grandchild, Luca Reese Bellerive born on 11-11 as she hoped for. She’ll now be a guardian angel to Luca and the soon to arrive baby Cameron.

Teresa is predeceased by her parents, sister Nancy McDermott, infant siblings, Tommy and Cindy. Parent in laws Melvin and Clara Bellerive sister-in-law’s Charlene Maurath and Denise Garcia.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Brian, sons Matthew in Salina Alex (Isabel) in Grandview, Missouri and Jacob (Macy) in Kansas City, Missouri, Sisters Patty McDermott and Jean Chavez (Rosendo) both in Salina, Kansas. In laws Michael (Stephanie) Bellerive, Iris (Dick) Strachan, Sharon (Dave) Knight, Janelle (Sean) Robertson, Ed Maurath and Gary Garcia. Also, a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

The family sends thank yous to Dr Sandhu and Dr Abudeh and the incredible staff at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center. We are forever grateful for care you provided for Teresa. Also, a sincere thank you to the wonderful people of Interim Home Health, Anna and Jennifer for the care and comfort in Teresa’s final days.

A private family burial will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held in the future.