I was very sad to hear about Hema's passing. May she rest in peace. Hope you all find the strength to deal with this immense loss. I'm so sorry.

- Adi Makhija

I had the privilege of getting to know Hema and working together with her. She was an incredibly smart, dedicated and a kind human. She made every effort to make the work experience one of the best for both me and my team. I wish I had more opportunities to get to know her and her family.

It is unjust for her to gone so soon. She was a person that cared about making a difference. 

My condolences to her family and friends. May her soul rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Hema’s family, especially her husband, Goutham, her son, Surya, her sister, Varshini, and her mother and father.

No parent should have to bury a child.

Hema and Goutham deserved over 50 years of marriage together, not less than 5.

And little Surya deserves to know who his amazing mother was, and how much she loved him.

I was lucky enough to know Hema both professionally and personally. At work, Hema was a natural leader, always looking to better herself and those around her. She was fearless at work, going to Toastmaster meetings to hone her skills as a public speaker, organizing events for the Women Leaders in Action employee resource group, reaching out to very senior people to convince them to participate in their events, and developing tools to ultimately help patients get access to the medicine that they needed. She was brilliant and curious and had a very promising and successful career at AbbVie.

On the personal side, Hema was always kind and compassionate, always showing concern for others, encouraging us to make good choices for our own health and longevity. Always sharing a good Harvard Business Review article, a favorite book (like Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss) or a favorite game (like Ticket to Ride, Poetry for Neanderthals, etc.). Always putting in effort to stay connected to people she cared about. When I retired, Hema put “meetings” on my personal calendar so that we would be sure to stay in touch regularly. When she came to my house for dinner one night, we spent hours looking at photos and videos of little Surya. Surya, your mom clearly loved you so very much.

Hema will always be remembered for her kindness, intelligence, compassion and leadership. May she rest in peace, and may her dear and heartbroken family find comfort and solace in knowing how very much Hema was loved and how many lives she touched in her far too short time on this earth. 

I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Hema. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this incredibly difficult time.

Hema will always be remembered for the multiple inspirational roles she held at St. Kevin’s as a school girl. Her dedication, kindness, and leadership left an indelible mark on all who knew her. She was a true role model, and her legacy will continue to inspire us all.

Please know that we are holding her family, especially her young son, in our thoughts and prayers. May her loved ones find strength and comfort in each other and in the cherished memories of Hema.

With deepest sympathy,