Rest In Peace Angel
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Hello everyone,
My name is Amy "Drea" Martinez and I am currently a Doctoral Candidate and professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City and a community organizer/activist in Santa Barbara, California.
It is with deep regret that one of my close friends and former mentee, Richard Castillo and his family lost a son, brother, and nephew, then seventeen year old Angel Castillo in a fatal shooting January 3, 2021 around 5:00 p.m on the lower Eastside of Santa Barbara, California.
When dealing with such unexpected and senseless loss, the last thing a mother--family members-- want to think about is how to pay for a funeral. The cost of funeral services increases each year, and many families struggle to pay for a service to honor the life of their loved one. Given that we are still amidst a global pandemic that has exacerbated the financial stability of thousands across the country, finding assistance that covers the entire cost of funeral expenses has added a new layer of challenge, especially for Angel's family. Thus, I am reaching out to all friends, family, extended family, and community for financial support in helping me fundraise on behalf of the Castillo family. All proceeds will go towards covering Angel's funeral expenses.
Donations can be sent to Amy Martinez's Venmo account: @RestEasyAngel
Thank you so much for helping us send him off in the way he deserves.
In great gratitude,
Amy A. Martinez, M.A.
Doctoral Candidate, Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice/City University of New York
My name is Amy "Drea" Martinez and I am currently a Doctoral Candidate and professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City and a community organizer/activist in Santa Barbara, California.
It is with deep regret that one of my close friends and former mentee, Richard Castillo and his family lost a son, brother, and nephew, then seventeen year old Angel Castillo in a fatal shooting January 3, 2021 around 5:00 p.m on the lower Eastside of Santa Barbara, California.
When dealing with such unexpected and senseless loss, the last thing a mother--family members-- want to think about is how to pay for a funeral. The cost of funeral services increases each year, and many families struggle to pay for a service to honor the life of their loved one. Given that we are still amidst a global pandemic that has exacerbated the financial stability of thousands across the country, finding assistance that covers the entire cost of funeral expenses has added a new layer of challenge, especially for Angel's family. Thus, I am reaching out to all friends, family, extended family, and community for financial support in helping me fundraise on behalf of the Castillo family. All proceeds will go towards covering Angel's funeral expenses.
Donations can be sent to Amy Martinez's Venmo account: @RestEasyAngel
Thank you so much for helping us send him off in the way he deserves.
In great gratitude,
Amy A. Martinez, M.A.
Doctoral Candidate, Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice/City University of New York
Organizer
Amy Martinez
Organizer
Goleta, CA
