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Help Bennett lay Brenda to rest with dignity in San Francisco

Bennett lost his sister suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $4,650.

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Bennett R. Ortiz
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San Francisco
Brenda, my sister, passed away on 18 September after a long fight with kidney disease. She was 86 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 $4,650 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 5 October. 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 Brenda to have a dignified farewell. Any help at all means a lot, and so do your prayers. Anything left over after the funeral will be donated to a local food bank. Where the $4,650 goes: • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,450 • Memorial gathering for the family: $420 • Funeral home services and casket: $2,780 If you're reading this, thank you.

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  • Keep going, Bennett. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.

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