Theresa Delia Martinez –Hughes was born in Trinidad, Colorado on September 29, 1943. She was the daughter of Juanita Olivas Martinez, and Melquarez (Max) Martinez. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerry Hughes. She is the loving sister of Robert Martinez, Leroy Martinez, Betty (Jerry) Martinez-Fuentes, John (Nancy) Martinez, Benjamin Martinez, and Jeremiah (Margarita) Martinez. She was loved by her nieces and nephews, Kathleen Martinez, Robert (Jenny )Martinez, Jr., Edward Martinez, Debbie (John) Murray, Randy (Valerie) Martinez, John (Melissa) Martinez, Juanita Fuentes, Michael (Delina) Fuentes, Charles Fuentes, Stella (John) Brodie, Betty Lou Fuentes-Silva, Daniel (Elizabeth) Fuentes, Donna (David) Leon, Paul (Angela) Martinez, Jerilynn Juanita Martinez, Norma (Jeff) Winegardner, Mark (Laura) Martinez, Dean (Alice) Martinez, Trina Martinez-James, Tony Hughes, Mark Hughes, Marta Hughes and numerous great nieces and nephews. We will miss her laughter, her sense of humor, and her special comments in spanish.... She was independent, strong, stubborn and full of life. She lived, she loved and she was totally Theresa!