T.C. was born and raised on the Navajo Nation reservation near Crownpoint, New Mexico. A proudly independent woman, she left home at an early age to attend Indian School at Sherman Institute in Riverside, California. While completing her school program, she fell in love with the ocean and decided to make Southern California her home. Fishing, spending time at the beach and being outdoors were activities that she thoroughly enjoyed. She was the life of the party and always enjoyed gatherings. She loved nothing more than spending time with her family.