Funeral Services for Carlos "Charlis" Serna
Updated November 19th
Family, Friends and Donors,
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Carlos’ passing. We are saddened to share this news as we had just begun the process of fundraising funds for his wish to move to Kansas. We were hopeful that these funds would be used towards this goal and that his health would improve. We will now focus our efforts and this campaign to help with the expenses for funeral services.
Carlos passed away after complications with his kidney disease. Carlos was admitted to the hospital on Monday, November 16th after experiencing shortness of breath and a slight fever. After his doctors conducted exams, COVID-19 was ruled out and discovered he had been accumulating water in his lungs. Carlos was being monitored due to his declining oxygen levels and low blood pressure. Unfortunately, Carlos did not respond to the various medical procedures and his health continued to decline and he passed away on the early morning of November 19.
Carlos was a true warrior in every sense of the word. He showed perseverance and fought for his life until the last minute. He was a loving family man and dearly loved his wife Lupita and four children Monica, Issac, Leonel, and Emiliano. Carlos wanted to get better to be able to see his children grow up.
We realize we are living through unprecedented times that will prevent us from physically being able to mourn together. For the safety of the family and everyone else, we are going to ask that you please let the family mourn in private. Once we are able to confirm details of the services and how they will be executed, we will be sure to communicate those details with you.
Your messages and prayers will be greatly appreciated.
Serna Family
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Estimada Familia, Amigos y Donantes,
Lamentamos avisarles que nuestro querido Carlos se ha ido a estar con nuestro Padre Dios. Estamos muy tristes de que Carlos ya no esté con nosotros pero sabemos que él luchó muy duro hasta el último momento. Carlos siempre vivirá en nuestros corazones por siempre.
Mantendremos el perfil de GoFundMe abierto para recaudar fondos para su servicio. Nosotros los mantendremos al tanto de los servicios de Carlos ya que podamos hacer los arreglos y saber más sobre cómo se van a realizar los servicios.
Nos damos cuenta que estamos viviendo en unos tiempos difíciles que no nos permite estar juntos por el momento y proveer nuestro pésame en persona. Por cuestiones de salud seguimos practicando las reglas de distancia para no poner en riesgo a la familia y los demás. Una vez que podamos confirmar los detalles de los servicios y cómo se ejecutarán, nos aseguraremos de comunicarle esos detalles. La familia pide sus oraciones durante estos momentos tan difíciles.
De nuevo, muchas gracias por su apoyo y sus oraciones.
Con cariño,
Familia Serna
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Original Campaign.
Meet Carlos "Charlis" Serna a loving husband and father of four beautiful children.
Carlos has been battling a series of health complications for the past 4 years. Carlos was first diagnosed with kidney failure in 2017. This diagnosis meant that Carlos needed a kidney donor and transplant or undergo daily dialysis.
As some of you are aware, finding a matching donor can be a long and complicated process. Carlos decided early on that he would sign-up for the donor list in Orange County, California knowing well that it would take up to 10 years to be matched.
In April 2018, Carlos suffered another major set-back after being diagnosed with prostate cancer which also complicated his dialyses treatment. After undergoing 20 sessions of radiation we can report that Carlos' cancer is in remission.
In August 2020 Carlos suffered a series of strokes due to bacterial infection which also affected his heart and brain. Charlie had to go undergo and open heart surgery so that doctors could control his heart valve. Carlos suffered no permanent physical damage but did begin to lose his eye sight. Doctors have told him at this point that his sight may or may not improve. Patients who suffer strokes recover differently.
As you can imagine, these series of illnesses and set-backs have taken an emotional toll on him. Through all this, Carlos struggled to keep his full-time job with all the health issues he was experiencing fatigue due to the dialysis.
At this point, Carlos has decided he no longer wants to wait for a transplant in California and would prefer to relocate to a state with a shorter wait list that will increase his chances of being matched with a donor.
Our goal is to raise funds for Carlos and his family to relocate from Anaheim, CA to Wichita, KS where he will be able to enlist in a kidney transplant with a shorter wait list. We are grateful that Carlos' parents and sister will move with Carlos to provide emotional support.
The funds are being collected will go to the following:
- Moving Fees & Expenses (U-Hauls, Electrical/Water Set-up, etc)
- Airfare & Transportation for family from California to Kansas
- 3-6 months of rent while the family seeks employment
- Medical Expenses that are not covered under insurance
Carlos has been tremendously brave these last couple of years and has shown tremendous resilience. However, his battle with cancer, recent strokes and sudden vision loss has really taken a toll.
We'd love to show Carlos that he has a larger community at hand that supports him and that are praying for his recovery.
This campaign will be managed by Carlos' younger sister, Avelina Serna and cousin, Israel Serna.
Conozcan a Carlos “Charlis” Serna, un esposo cariñoso y padre de cuatro hijos.
Carlos a estado luchando los últimos 3 años de su vida una batalla difícil, en Mayo del 2017 Carlos fue diagnosticado con problemas renales y empezó con diálisis diario.
Con el pasar del tiempo su salud se deterioró y tuvo que dejar su trabajo para dedicarse ciento por ciento a su salud.
Como ustedes saben, encontrar un donante es difícil y la espera es de años, Carlos esta en el registro de donantes del Condado de Orange CA y ya tiene 3 años en dicha lista. En California la espera es de casi diez años pero en otros estados es menos, mucho menos. Investigando encontramos que en Kansas la espera es de uno a dos años.
En Abril del 2018, Carlos fue diagnosticado con cancer de próstata lo cual hizo que por dos años fuera puesto en pauta su transplante aunque hubiera un donante. Afortunadamente el cancer fue controlado a tiempo con radiaciones y esta en remisión.
Este pasado 30 de Agosto Carlos fue hospitalizado y encontraron infección bacterial en su sangre la cual afecto a su corazón y cerebro. Tuvo una cirugía de corazón abierto para reparar una válvula del corazón. La infección también causo un par derrames celébrales que le afectaron su vision.
Con todo lo que a pasado ustedes se podrán dar cuanta de que esperar 7 años mas por un donante en California tiene a Charlies preocupado por no saber que mas le pueda afectar esa espera.
Carlos y familia tomaron la decisión de irse a otro estado donde la espera de transplante de riñón sea mas corta.
Estamos recaudando fondos para ayudar a la familia de Carlos a moverse a Kansas dónde él podrá registrarse a la lista de donantes y la espera es más corta. Sus papas y hermana se irán con él para apoyar moral y alla también están sus suegros y cuñados.
La recaudación de fondos sera para lo siguente:
· Inmobilaria
· Transportación - boletos de vuelo para mover la familia de California a Kansas
· 3-6 meses de renta, mientas que la familia se acomoda
· Dinero extra para cubrir costos medicos ya que la cobertura cambia en cada estado y habra que tener una asegurada aparte.
Carlos es un guerrero y a luchado con todo su ser estos últimos años pero todo esto a echo que sus ánimos decaigan y más aun por su vision se a deprimido mucho.
Vamos a demostrarle que tiene a gente que lo aprecia y le va a echar la mano ahora que más lo necesita! Con su apoyo y sus oraciones el se sentirá querido.
Esta campaña la maneja Avelina Serna (Hermana pequeña de Carlos) y Israel Serna (primo de Carlos)