Alexis M. Tehandon

Alexis M. Tehandon, age 27, of St. Rose, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Evelyn’s Hospice House in Creve Coeur, MO, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 24, 1999, in Centralia.

Alexis married the love of her life, Adrian Tehandon, on December 23, 2020, in Carlyle, and he survives in St. Rose. In addition to her husband, Alexis is survived by her beloved daughters, Scarlette and Isabella Tehandon; father and stepmother, Wayne (Angela) Biggs of Boulder; brother, Luke Biggs of Carlyle; grandparents, Debra Wells of Carlyle and Wayne Biggs of Collinsville; mother-in-law, Lou Wood of St. Rose; brother-in-law, Jorge Tehandon of Breese; and numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Alexis was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Bernardo Tehandon; and grandparents-in-law, Salvador Tehandon Sr. and Maria Concepcion Servin-Guardian, and Byford and Ruth Wood.

Alexis was a graduate of Carlyle High School and continued her education, earning an associate’s degree. With a caring heart and a desire to help others, she became a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked at Breese Nursing Home, where she dedicated herself to caring for those in need.

Alexis had a love for life and enjoyed making memories with the people who meant the most to her. She was a proud supporter of Hooterfest in Beckemeyer and enthusiastically participated in its events, always enjoying the fun and friendships it brought. She treasured spending time with her family and friends, sharing laughter, making memories, and simply being together.

Above all, Alexis's greatest joy in life was being a wife and mother. She absolutely adored her daughters, Scarlette and Isabella, who were the center of her world and brought her immeasurable happiness.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, October 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese with Fr. James Nall presiding. Interment will follow at St. Dominic-St. Augustine Cemetery in Breese.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. and again Friday, October 16, 2026, from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. at Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

In lieu of flowers, plants, or other gifts, memorials may be made to an Education Fund for Alexis’ daughters (checks payable to Adrian Tehandon) or Hooterfest and will be received at the visitation or by mail at Moss Funeral Home, 535 N. 5th Street, Breese, IL 62230, who is serving the family.