In Memory of Eduardo E. Vela

On Sunday, June 29, we lost Eduardo Esteban Gomez Vela—our beloved son, brother, nephew, and friend. At just 15 years old, Eduardo’s life was tragically cut short in a car accident, and our family has been devastated by his sudden passing.

Many of you have reached out asking how you can help. While the funeral arrangements have been taken care of, the truth is that the cost of loss continues long after the services end.

This GoFundMe has been created to support the Vela family in all the ways they are now having to stretch themselves to grieve, survive, and honor Eduardo’s memory.

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What This Will Help With:

• Support for Eduardo’s father, Jeremiah, who has had to step away from work to process the trauma of witnessing his son’s final moments.

• Costs related to gathering family, housing relatives, meals, and support during this grieving season

• Long-term emotional support needs for siblings and parents—grief doesn’t end when the burial does

• Any other unforeseen needs that arise as the family navigates this tragedy day by day

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No amount is too small. Every dollar, every share, every prayer means more than we can say. Thank you for loving Eduardo and for standing with our family as we carry this heartbreak together.

Eduardo Esteban Gomez Vela

August 19, 2009 – June 29, 2025

Forever in our hearts, always in our story.