Theresa was born on September 18th, 1948 in Northern California. She passed away on November 9th of 2024 from her home in Cope where she has resided with her husband for the past four years.

ln memory of Theresa, a one-of-a-kind woman. She was trailblazing spirit, a fierce advocate, and a champion against childhood and domestic violence, rape and incest. Professionally, Theresa founded Hughes Healthcare Disparities Group, a non-profit organization. She was a powerful and active force in the field. She developed and presented many podcasts dealing with Women victimized by childhood violence; sharing their journeys of struggle, healing and thriving. She organized healthcare forums for many organizations, national and local, as well as developing innovative and interactive programs expanding the understanding of social, economic, and healthcare consequences of unresolved childhood sexual violence.

She took advantage of life's opportunities -bolstered by the loving support of her aunt Mae and uncle Richard the two pillars of strength in her young life- she weathered all the odds and challenges of her past. Theresa was headstrong, powerful, fiercely independent, passionate, vibrant, and victorious. She remained equally comfortable while relating positively with people in big west coast cities - as well as in Rural Eastern Colorado. Theresa adored and reveled in the Prairie.

Theresa's legacy of 40 + years of service as a dedicated board member, speaker and healthcare forums organizer supporting organizations including STAND Against Domestic Violence, RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network), American Liver Foundation, SF Hepatitis C Task Force, Planned Parenthood and Indigenous Nation Child and Welfare.

Theresa believed that determination was not enough to survive, it takes small acts of kindness that everyone can do. She would always say, "These acts energize me, allow me to breathe, and regain my strength to battle on." She felt her greatest successes were breaking the cycle of abuse in her family, speaking up against violence against women and children, spending the best years of her life with her best friend and husband, Kent, and raising two successful sons who made her proud.

She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed dearly! True to form, Theresa requested that there be no funeral service and that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her memory to any of the organizations she supported.

Please remember Theresa by practicing random acts of kindness. lt will keep her spirit alive and always in our hearts.