
Berthas Life: A Fund for Her passage
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Dear Friends and Family,
My name is Linda Ortega Smith, Bertha’s cousin. Together with Bertha’s significent other Teresa, and closest friends - Heather, Gina, and Cindy - we stand united to celebrate her life and prepare for her peaceful transition.
As many of you may know, our beloved Bertha is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Bertha is an extraordinary woman. Her smile is infectious, lighting up rooms and hearts around her. She's always been the pillar we could lean on, always ready with advice or help. If she couldn't provide it herself, she would move heaven and earth to find a way.
Bertha's incredible street smarts, combined with her vibrant personality, make her a force to be reckoned with. She found joy in the simple things and had a way of narrating her experiences that made them come alive in technicolor.
Unfortunately, Bertha's time with us is limited. As we give her the space to pass peacefully to paradise, we're preemptively raising funds to help cover her funeral and memorial expenses so that we may celebrate her life and legacy as she deserves.
Every penny we raise will be used to give Bertha the respectful commemoration she deserves. We will transparently account for each aspect of the costs, ensuring that your generous contributions are used appropriately.
More than anything, we ask you to share our appeal with your own networks. We want to reach as many people who have been touched by Bertha's grace and kindness, to join us in this last gesture of love for her.
And for every donation made, a heartfelt thank you. Your support truly makes a big difference and, together, we can make sure that Bertha's farewell is as bright and welcoming as she always was
With heartfelt gratitude,
Linda Ortega Smith with
Best friends
Heather, Cindy and Gina
Organizer

Linda Ortega
Organizer
Moreno Valley, CA