With broken hearts, we share the passing of Nicole Perez, who was born on November 9, 1996, in Newburgh, and tragically passed away on March 31, 2026, in Ellenville. She was only 29 years old. Nicole was one of my best friends and this whole situation is just so heartbreaking.

Nicole was more than just a daughter, a friend, and a loved one—she was an incredible mother. Her two daughters, Novalee and Raelynn, were her entire world. Everything she did, every decision she made, was out of love for them.

The pain of losing Nicole is something words can’t fully capture. Her family is now facing the unimaginable—grieving such a sudden loss while also trying to stay strong for her two beautiful girls.

I am creating this fundraiser to help support Novalee and Raelynn during this heartbreaking time. My hope is to provide them with comfort, stability, and the care their mother would have given them every single day.

If you knew Nicole, you knew how deeply she loved her children. There is nothing she would have wanted more than to know they are safe, protected, and surrounded by love.

This family has already been through so much, and they should not have to carry this burden alone. Any donation, no matter how small, will go directly toward helping care for her daughters and supporting their future. I will be handling the go fund me account and at the appropriate time I will be giving the donations to the family directly.

If you’re unable to give, please consider sharing. Even that means more than you know.

Thank you for your kindness, your prayers, and for helping keep Nicole’s love alive