Theresa Borquez, 30, was shot and killed on April 7, 2004, in the Apache Junction home she shared with her family. The shooting occurred during a domestic dispute and happened in the presence of her four young children. Authorities identified her husband, 37-year-old Gilbert Borquez, as the person who allegedly shot her multiple times; he was arrested at the scene and charged with murder.

Theresa worked at Banner Baywood Hospital and had previously been employed at Valda Rose Medical Center in Mesa. She is remembered by friends and colleagues for her warm smile and devotion to her children. She was survived by her four children, her father, and three siblings; the children’s grandfather traveled from out of state to assume their care. Funeral services were held April 14, 2004, with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale, Arizona.

If anyone knew Theresa or has information about the events that night, please share what you know.