Betty (Baez) Tallarico, age 57, of rural Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at her residence near Detroit Lakes, MN. Betty was born March 21, 1961 in Chicago, IL, to Evangelista and Ruby (Yonko) Baez. She grew up in the Chicago, IL area. In 1977, Betty married John Tallarico in Chicago, IL. Betty raised her 3 children and 7 grandchildren. They moved to Minnesota in 2002. Betty was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved cooking for her loving family and welcomed everyone. Betty is survived by her husband, John; children: Angelina, Anthony (Jessica), and Johnny (Edith); father, Evangelista; seven grandchildren: Eddie, Anthony Jr., Modesty, Emani, Johnny III, Giovanni, and Emily; brother, Evangelista Jr.; sisters: Lola Baez, Nancy Baez, and Kathy Beaz; brother-in-law, Dominick Tallarico; and sister-in-law, Julia Stien. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ruby Baez and brother, Kimbow. No services are going to be held at this time. Please keep the Tallarico family in our thoughts and prayers. Betty's Memorial Folder