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Saying goodbye to Iván - help with funeral expenses

Francisco lost his brother suddenly and the family cannot cover funeral and burial costs of $1,950.

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Francisco B. Martínez
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Tlaquepaque
Iván, my brother, passed away on 15 September after a long fight with kidney disease. He was 74 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 $1,950 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 25 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 Iván 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 $1,950 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $1,150 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $590 • Transport of the deceased: $170 • Memorial gathering for the family: $40 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Francisco
#funeral#bereavement#family

Updates from Francisco

  1. 22% there. I made the first payment toward transport of the deceased. Thank you.

  2. Update from Tlaquepaque: I met with the funeral home and confirmed the amounts. We're at 6% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Quick update: $265 raised so far (14%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Lourdes T. Romero

    Thanks for sharing this, Francisco. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care

    • Daniel Musa Bello

      Thinking of you and your family, Francisco. Shared this with my family. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Tacoma

      • Janet T. Duncan

        So sorry you're going through this, Francisco. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

        • Cora Carrillo

          Wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Bengaluru

          • Eleanor K. Hunt

            Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Tlaquepaque.

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