Seasonal & Holidays

Beloved Alameda Mom Of 5 'Refuses To Retire'

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Alameda area. Meet Nelia Teneza!

(Courtesy of Tezana Teneza-Souza)

ALAMEDA, CA— Moms do so much for everyone around them. We try to celebrate them all year long, but Mother's Day is a perfect opportunity to shout it from the rooftops and post it on Patch: Mom rocks!

Here at Patch we've launched an initiative to help recognize the awesome moms and mom figures in communities like yours.

This submission comes from Tezana Teneza-Souza who nominated Nelia Teneza of Alameda.

What makes your Mom extra special?

She has sacrificed her sanity in raising five children for over 40 years.

Why do you feel your Mom deserves the spotlight?

She still goes to work everyday and refuses to retire.

Happy Mother's Day to Nelia Teneza, and thank you for all you do!

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Know an amazing mom? Nominate them here.

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