Teri Lee Maclennan

Teri Lee Maclennan

January 26, 1958 - November 8, 2026

(age 68)

Teri Lee Maclennan, a beloved wife, mom, sister, daughter, grandma, niece, aunt, cousin, and friend, went home to heaven on Sunday, November 8th, 2026. She loved Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, with all her heart and trusted Him through every season of her life. She was deeply loved by so many family members and friends. Her wish for us is to remember her with laughter and rejoice that she's home with Jesus.

Teri was born at Lovelace Bataan Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Ginger and Alec Grossetete. Her family roots in New Mexico date from 1850 when her ancestors homesteaded in Catron County, later moving to Albuquerque.

She was a Highland High School graduate (1976). As an HHS cheerleader Teri exhibited traits which would stay with her throughout her life; energy, enthusiasm, and an infectious zest for life. During her college years she was a standout competitive skier on the University of Northern Colorado ski team. She eventually made the life defining decision to major in Communications and when she accepted an internship at KOB Radio, her career path began. She was wonderfully suited to it, loved and respected by her colleagues. Describing her they said: "Those of you who knew Teri were incredibly blessed by the bright light she always reflected..." Steve Stucker, "Through it all (her brave fight against cancer) she never lost that beautiful, infectious smile..." Bob Clark, "Teri is and always will be the brightest star in the galaxy. She was the original life cheerleader..." Milt McConnell. "She inspired me to be joyful and positive in every moment. I will never stop trying to live up to what she taught me..." Bob Lange.

Teri wore many hats at KOB from sales to her brilliant on-air traffic reports and everyone recognized the talents of Teri Mac, as she came to be known.

She was a master organizer and planner. In the last few days of her life she took immense joy from organizing a family trip to Ruidoso and in a few weeks, we will be making that family trip, with love and appreciation of her dedication to all of us, her family.

Brian Maclennan, her devoted, loving, supportive husband was the love of her life. Their beautiful life together was a great gift.

Teri's legacy will be many things but her strength and courage fighting cancer for many years was inspiring to all who knew her. She remained brave, thoughtful, caring, and loving throughout the long struggle. The last few weeks of her life she dreamed of a trip to a place where she had found beauty and peace, the beautiful seacoast of Northern California. Brian drove her there. A few days after their return to Albuquerque, Teri passed away in the arms of her husband and children. She is in the hands of the Lord.

Teri is survived by her loving and adoring husband Brian Maclennan, her son Joe Zeni and wife Cait, daughter Liz Giesler and husband Andrew, her grandchildren Mia, Joseph, and Lena Zeni, Nolan and Hailey Giesler, her mother Ginger Grossetete, her sister Gay Blech and husband Dusty, her niece Briana and husband Josiah Hooten, her nephew Kessick and wife Kellie Nickerson, her great nephews Sirius Blech and Emery Hooten, her uncle Don Grossetete and wife Jackie, her aunt Cerelle Hippeli and husband Julian, her numerous Maclennan in-laws and their families, many cousins, and innumerable friends.

We will gather at a later date to share our favorite memories and celebrate her life. Donations may be made in in Teri's honor to the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, gardenbythesea.org or your favorite charity.