Tena Louise Stephenson

Tena Louise Stephenson was born April 13th 1964 in and was delivered into the arms of her loving Savior Jesus Christ on November 2nd, 2026 at the age of 62.

She was preceded in death and greeted in Heaven by her parents George and Kathrine Stephenson and the father of her daughters and life long friend Martin Thompson.

She is survived by and continues life on earth by and through her daughters Janelle (Jhonny) Balarezo and Tabitha Thompson, Grandchildren Devin Brady, Autumn Griffin, Lilyanna Griffin, Blake Alexander and Bianca, Antero, Mia, Jebashtian and Tobias Balarezo and Great grandchildren Blare Brady and another girl on the way.

Tena chose to try out several different career paths, finally finding her passion in aviation as an A&P Mechanic at Hawker Beechcraft, though she considered her job as an Amazing Mother and Grandmother her most important and fulfilling job. Tena looked forward to her daily phone calls with her grandson Devin, She lived a purpose driven life always drawing closer to Christ Jesus and encouraging those around her to do so as well. She had a heart to share the Gospel, Christs unfailing promises and unconditional love. Her greatest strength was that of being a mother and grandmother. Her unexpected passing has left her family in grief beyond words leaving them to lean on Christ Jesus and each other more than ever. Tena will be sorely missed but forever cherished and alive through the hearts of those that loved her.

Memorial services will be held At Baker Funeral home 6100 E Central Suite 203 Wichita, Kansas At 11:00 AM on Friday November 13th, 2026 Followed by Burial at Maple City Cemetery at County Rd 13 & 282nd Rd - Dexter, KS 67038