Melinda Orta Teplitzky's humanitarian efforts represent her faith and have sustained her as she grieves a dear loss from the pandemic.
Melinda Orta Teplitzky delivers a talk about strength at Colossal Taekwondo in San Antonio on Saturday. Since Orta Teplitzky was 4 years old, her family would help those in need — despite their own challenges and needs. That spirit of serving her neighbors has continued throughout her life, even through the recent loss of her husband, Nathan, to COVID-19. She says her humanitarian efforts represent her faith and sustain her through the trying times in life.
“She is such a beautiful person,” said Beza, 38. “She’s out there from her heart. I appreciate what she’s doing and stands for.”Rodolfo, a World War II veteran and Margarita, a homemaker, raised their children to help others and fight for the powerless. Melinda Orta Teplitzky shows some of the books that have helped her personal growth at Colossal Taekwondo in San Antonio on Saturday. Since Orta Teplitzky was 4 years old, her family would help those in need — despite their own challenges and needs. That spirit of serving her neighbors has continued throughout her life, even through the recent loss of her husband, Nathan, to COVID-19. She says her humanitarian efforts represent her faith and sustain her through the trying times in life.
In August 2021, Teplitzky, her husband, their children and grandchildren all contracted the coronavirus. The family didn’t have a chance to hug Nathan before he was taken to the hospital. Teplitzky and her daughters were granted a chance to be with him at his room the day before he was intubated. One morning, she walked in alone and her husband said the only words he could muster that day — “I love you.” The last day the family was able to share precious moments with him was Aug. 31.
People listen to Melinda Orta Teplitzky speak about strength at Colossal Taekwondo in San Antonio on Saturday. Since Orta Teplitzky was 4 years old, her family would help those in need — despite their own challenges and needs. That spirit of serving her neighbors has continued throughout her life, even through the recent loss of her husband, Nathan, to COVID-19. She says her humanitarian efforts represent her faith and sustain her through the trying times in life.
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