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Saying goodbye to Daniela - help with funeral expenses

Daniela passed away on 22 September; we're raising $5,300 for a respectful funeral in San Jose.

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Cristian C. Velasco
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San Jose
Daniela, my sister, passed away on 22 September after a stroke. She was 92 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 $5,300 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 28 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 Daniela 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 $5,300 goes: • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,450 • Memorial gathering for the family: $410 • Funeral home services and casket: $3,440 Thank you so much. - Cristian
#funeral#bereavement#family

Updates from Cristian

  1. Quick update: $518 raised so far (10%). I made the first payment toward funeral home services and casket. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Athumani Kamau Otieno

    Stay strong, Cristian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

    • Filip Ryszard Kaczmarek

      Hang in there, Cristian. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Mar del Plata so I could bring a meal.

      • Genesis L. CraigAddress verified

        Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day!

        • Bình Khang Vo

          Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Hobart.

          • Joyce T. MirandaPhoto verified

            good luck. I hope things turn around soon. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Butwal.

            • Ismael F. Navarro

              This could happen to any of us. Thinking of San Jose

              • Tawan Somsak Srisai

                Hope things get better soon, Cristian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Surabaya.

                $1,099.50 raised of $5,300

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