Ministry Mourns the Passing of Advocate for Persons with Diverse Abilities

The Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, alongside the Disability Desk, officially announced the passing of Kenrick Theus, President of the Belize Assembly for Persons with Diverse Abilities (BAPDA).

The ministry says that Theus was a steadfast advocate and tireless champion for the rights of persons with diverse abilities. He dedicated his life to fostering inclusion and empowerment within Belizean society. His advocacy and leadership have left a lasting impact, paving the way for a more equitable future.

The ministry expressed its profound sadness and extended condolences to Theus’s family and the members of BAPDA, describing him as a “beacon of hope” whose efforts have inspired positive change.

Theus’s family and colleagues mourn his loss deeply but take solace in the significant strides he made for persons with diverse abilities. The ministry committed to continuing his mission with the same dedication that defined his life’s work.

He was on his way to Brazil for a disabilities conference when he suffered a major heart attack upon landing in Panama, which tragically took his life. He was 55.