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Alberto Solano Funeral Expenses

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Our hearts ache to talk about this tragedy, but on behalf of the loved ones of Alberto Solano, we must share his story and our need for help with his funeral expenses.

He was so sweet to the point that his baby name "Beto" stuck with him growing up. He went from being a tough baby that pushed couches around the house for laughs from his elders, to being a big lovable sweetheart that held a burden no one knew about. Not even himself.

He spent most of his years moving from home to home until he was old enough to ask if he could live with his grandma "abuelita" where he truly felt at home. Beto always expressed that he wanted a better future for himself and everyone in his home, and he worked for it the only ways he knew how. He took advice to heart, made sure his friends and family were okay, fed the homeless, and kept a great positive attitude no matter how hard the day was.

As shy as he became growing up, he always ruthlessly showed his appreciation for his "abuelita" by showering her in flowers, cards, and small gifts . His biggest concern was providing as much as he could to abuelita's home, even though he didn't have to. He never wanted to worry abuelita and strived to be the man of the house he didn't have growing up.  He got two jobs, got his first car on his own, shared ideas to create stability financially, and always overpaid his abuelita's bills. But he was only 19. Too young to accomplish so much at once and put everything on his back. Yet, he always lived life to the fullest. He spent his time enjoying the outdoors and always trying new things. Even when he would go out with friends, he always made sure to let her know when he was coming home.

He started going to doctors appointments and  we now understand that he under shared results with his family. We can only assume that he intentionally withheld that information to avoid worrying anyone. He showed frustration in his actions following the appointments and avoided confronting his feelings when his family asked. He always made sure everyone around him was okay, but found it very difficult to express his own deep feelings even when they tried to dig with him. He then started distancing himself and giving away his personal belongings to those closest to him.

The signs were hard to see because he was already a gift giver, and he did everything with a happy heart. 


He wasn't very social but lucky were those that met him. He was good energy, unique, welcoming, easy to laugh with, and easy to remember.


We are in need of help as funds have been tight and necessary in a such a short amount of time. Beto's funeral is scheduled for the 13th of May, which has put some of the family members in debt. The funds are organized to directly give back to Beto, his mother, and grandmother (who are in charge of final expenses); to give them a proper memorial that Beto deserves as he did so much for us that we didn't deserve.



Please help your loved ones express themselves, as you may never know what burdens they may carry. 


Rest in Peace. Forever in our hearts.


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    Organizer and beneficiary

    Jennifer Varela
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    Cathedral City, CA
    Mark Rodriguez
    Beneficiary

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