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Help Paloma lay Óscar to rest with dignity in Raleigh

Óscar passed away on 4 July; we're raising $5,550 for a respectful funeral in Raleigh.

🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States4,308 views
Paloma T. Rojas
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Raleigh
Óscar, my grandfather, passed away on 4 July after a long fight with kidney disease. He was 86 years old. He was the heart of our family and had no savings or life insurance. The funeral home has given us a quote of $5,550 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 22 July. 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 Óscar 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 $5,550 goes: • Transport of the deceased: $510 • Funeral home services and casket: $3,400 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,640 Thanks for reading all this.
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  • Heather G. Gibson

    Sending good thoughts, Paloma. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.

    • Tuyết Trinh Chau

      Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care

      • Uma E. KurupQuestion

        can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Raleigh.

        • Paloma T. RojasOwnerAnswer

          Thank you. If you're in Raleigh I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.

      • Sharmila Sumaiya MollaID verified

        I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Johannesburg so I could bring a meal

        • Taghreed Amal Qureshi

          It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Takoradi donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

          • Jonathan Raymond Nkrumah

            So sorry you're going through this, Paloma. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

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              Shared this with my family. Greetings from Lagos.

              • Arianna S. Reyes

                Thanks for sharing this, Paloma. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.

                • Pooja MishraID verified

                  so sorry you're going through this, Paloma. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Raleigh

                  • Ángel G. Luna

                    Wishing you the best, Paloma. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

                    • Denise R. LewisPhoto verified

                      Sending good thoughts, Paloma. Shared this with my family.

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