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Farewell fund for Patricia: help Irene's family in San Diego

Irene lost her grandmother suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $5,400.

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Irene H. Guerrero
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San Diego
Patricia, my grandmother, passed away on 23 August after complications from pneumonia. She was 26 years old. She was the heart of our family and had no savings or life insurance. The funeral home has given us a quote of $5,400 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 7 September. I have already used what I had for the hospital bills. My family is scattered, and many of us are out of work. We want Patricia to have a dignified farewell. Any help at all means a lot, and so do your prayers. The funds will be paid directly to the funeral home, and I'll share the receipt. Where the $5,400 goes: • Transport of the deceased: $490 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,550 • Funeral home services and casket: $3,360 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Irene
#funeral#bereavement#family

Updates from Irene

  1. Quick update: $292 raised so far (5%). I made the first payment toward funeral home services and casket. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $242 raised so far (4%). I met with the funeral home and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 4% funded and the plan for cemetery plot and burial fees is now scheduled.

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  • João Heitor Machado

    Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.

    • Tamanna Parvin Mondal

      Sending love, Irene. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

      • David Joseph MugishaQuestion

        is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Irene!

        • Irene H. GuerreroOwnerAnswer

          It's all in the list in the story. transport of the deceased is the big one at $490, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Happy to explain more.

      • Chirag S. Bhosale

        Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings!

        • Marcos P. Romero

          Sending strength, Irene. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

          • Lahiru Madushan LiyanagePhoto verified

            Thanks for sharing this, Irene. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

            • Tariq Mahmoud Wahba

              Thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.

              • Colton R. Zimmerman

                best of luck, Irene. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Sacramento so I could bring a meal.

                • Stepan Vasyl HrytsenkoID verifiedPhoto verified

                  So sorry you're going through this, Irene. Hope you get there. After 18 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care!

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