Teresita Naranjo was born in 1919 and died in 1999. She was the daughter of Christina Naranjo and granddaughter of Sara Fina Tafoya, and a sister of Mary Cain. Teresita is the mother of Stella Tafoya Chavarria, and niece to Margaret Tafoya. Teresita was the great-aunt of Autumn Borts and Tammy Garcia. Teresita was known for her intricately carved black and redware pottery. She is considered to be one of the most important Santa Clara potters of the 20th Century.