Our family is heartbroken after the loss of our beautiful mother at just 52 years old. She was the center of our world — a loving mother to her four children, a dedicated teacher, a caring nanny, and someone who made everyone around her feel seen and loved. She was truly a wonderful friend and member of the community and so many people were lucky enough to know her kindness.

Two years ago, our mom was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. From the moment she received that diagnosis, she fought with everything she had. She spent countless hours researching treatments, staying hopeful, and refusing to let herself become “a statistic.” More than anything, she wanted to keep being here for her kids, and her strength throughout this battle inspired everyone around her.

Even through unimaginable pain, she continued to put others first. She loved deeply, cared endlessly, and gave every part of herself to her family and community. Through her battle, she always remained true to herself and the people and activities that brought her joy. She loved snowboarding and running, always remaining positive and active through her illness. She loved hosting celebrations with her friends and family, showing her true love of bringing people together.

Now, we are trying to navigate life without her while grieving a loss that feels impossible to put into words. We miss her every second.

We are creating this GoFundMe to help support our family during this incredibly difficult time, including funeral expenses and the many unexpected costs that come with losing a parent far too soon. Any donation, share, or kind message means more to us than we can express.

Thank you for helping us honor our mom’s life, strength, and endless love.

Love,

Anya, Nadya, Noah, and Sofya