Thereso was born on October 15, 1965 in Baguio City, Philippines; the first born of Teresita Santamaria and late Lambert Limpin.  He was named after St. Therese, the Little Flower, whose feast day is October 15th.  He was lovingly called "pretty" by his parents and family members because as a baby he was cute.

He attended the Baguio Chinese Patriotic School from kindergarten through high school.  His teachers remembered him as having a lot of humor, perceptive and loving.  He immigrated to the United States after graduating from high school and immediately enrolled at City College of San Francisco upon his arrival.

For the past 17 years, he was affiliated with the SIMCO Group.  He started as a server and became manager of Pier Market at Pier 39.  He was a hard worker.  He had respect for everyone and was well liked by his peers and colleagues.

Thereso enjoyed surfing with a passion!  He traveled to Costa Rica, Hawaii, and Japan to seek the big waves.  He loved music, played the guitar with his brother, and loved to sing.  He also loved children.  He loved life!

His friends say "He had a very pleasant personality and did not have a mean bone in his body."  He had a multitude of friends who respected and loved him.

Thereso will be extremely missed by his family members and friends.  He is survived by his daughter, Angelica Adams Limpin, his mother, Teresita Santamaria, and brother, Troy Limpin.