Marie-Thérèse de Damas: A Life of Devotion and Legacy (1920-2021)

A Life of Service and Devotion: Marie-Thérèse de Damas (1920-2021) Marie-Thérèse de Damas, a devoted wife, mother, and aunt, left an indelible mark on the lives of those around her. Born Maria Teresa Afif on November 11, 1920, in Puebla, Mexico, she was the daughter of Alejandro (Alexander) Afif and Maria (née Attye), who had emigrated to Mexico from Lebanon and Syria. Her life was marked by a strong sense of family and a deep commitment to those she loved, which was evident in her marriage to René de Damas in 1948 and the five children they had together. Throughout her life, Marie-Thérèse was deeply connected to European royal circles, being the sister-in-law of Prince Karl Anton of Hohenzollern and Princess Maria Anna of Saxony. Her nephew, Prince Alexander of Saxony, Margrave of Meißen, was particularly close to her. Her passing on December 13, 2021, at the age of 101, marks the end of an era for those who knew her and the many lives she touched.

The birth registration of Maria Teresa Afif, 1920.

According to Le Figaro, Madame Marie-Thérèse de Damas died in France on 13 December 2021; she was 101 years-old. Marie-Thérèse was the widow of René de Damas, who she married in 1948. The couple had five children: Carmen, Etienne, Chantal, Anne, and Elisabeth. Marie-Thérèse was born Maria Teresa Afif on 11 November 1920 at Puebla, Mexico, as the daughter of Alejandro (Alexander) Afif and his wife Maria (née Attye). Her parents had emigrated to Mexico from Lebanon and Syria. Contemporary genealogies give her birth year as 1926; however, having researched the databases of Puebla, Mexico, it appears that several years were subtracted from not only Maria Teresa's age, but that of her siblings as well. Marie-Thérèse was the sister-in-law of Prince Karl Anton of Hohenzollern and Princess Maria Anna of Saxony. The nephew of the deceased is Prince Alexander of Saxony, Margrave of Meißen.

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May Marie-Thérèse Rest in Peace.

As we bid farewell to Marie-Thérèse de Damas, a life of devotion and legacy comes to an end. Her passing on December 13, 2021, marks the end of an era for those who knew her and the many lives she touched. Born Maria Teresa Afif on November 11, 1920, in Puebla, Mexico, she was the daughter of Alejandro (Alexander) Afif and Maria (née Attye), who had emigrated to Mexico from Lebanon and Syria. Her life was marked by a strong sense of family and a deep commitment to those she loved, which was evident in her marriage to René de Damas in 1948 and the five children they had together. Her nephew, Prince Alexander of Saxony, Margrave of Meißen, was particularly close to her.

Throughout her life, Marie-Thérèse was deeply connected to European royal circles, being the sister-in-law of Prince Karl Anton of Hohenzollern and Princess Maria Anna of Saxony. Her passing leaves behind a legacy of love, family, and service. As we remember Marie-Thérèse, we are reminded of the importance of family and the impact one person can have on the lives of others. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her, and may she Rest in Peace. We extend our condolences to her family and loved ones during this difficult time. Marie-Thérèse de Damas will always be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and aunt, leaving behind a lasting impact on those around her. May her life serve as an inspiration to us all to cherish the time we have with our loved ones and to live a life of devotion and legacy, just as she did.