
Dr. Cleto Armando Dominguez Memorial Fund
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Dear friends, family, and kind-hearted strangers,
We are devastated to share the heartbreaking news of the sudden passing of our beloved Dr. Cleto Armando Dominguez, a compassionate and dedicated Otorhinolaryngologist. Driven by his passion for serving others, Cleto touched the lives of countless individuals throughout his career. However, due to two previous heart surgeries, he was unable to obtain medical or life insurance, leaving us with the added burden of medical bills and funeral expenses during this already difficult time.
Cleto's incredible journey began in Santo Domingo, Cuba, where he nurtured his skills and passion for medicine. Over 25 years ago, he made the courageous decision to start anew in Venezuela, selflessly dedicating himself to helping others. While many recognized him as an exceptional doctor, to us, he was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, stepfather, and an unwavering source of strength.
Cleto's dedication extended beyond the walls of his clinic. He treated patients regardless of their ability to pay, often refusing compensation from those in need. His selflessness knew no bounds, exemplified by the countless nights he spent working tirelessly, including his 75th birthday, attending to every person who sought his care, disregarding his own celebration. The day of his funeral, over 200 people, including colleagues, patients, and friends, came to pay their final respects, a testament to his character.
Now, we turn to you, our compassionate community, seeking your support to alleviate the financial burden left behind. We have estimated that the medical bills amount to $4,998.64 USD, in addition to $680.76USD for the funeral services. Every contribution, no matter the size, will significantly impact our journey towards healing and honoring Cleto's memory.
Furthermore, any excess funds raised will be directly provided to Cleto's beloved wife, my mother, who resides in Venezuela.
We invite you to join us in celebrating the remarkable life of Dr. Cleto Armando Dominguez by contributing to this memorial fund. Your generosity will not only ease the financial strain but also serve as a testament to the legacy of a selfless doctor who dedicated his life to helping others.
In these challenging times, your support, prayers, and shared memories mean the world to us as we navigate this difficult chapter. Together, we can honor Cleto's extraordinary spirit and ensure that his legacy lives on.
From the depths of our hearts, we express our profound gratitude for your unwavering support.
Warm regards,
Luis Pulido.
[ESPAÑOL]
Queridos amigos, familiares y extraños de buen corazón,
Con gran pesar, queremos compartir la triste noticia del repentino fallecimiento de nuestro amado Dr. Cleto Armando Domínguez, un Otorrinolaringólogo dedicado y compasivo. Impulsado por su pasión por ayudar a los demás, Cleto tocó las vidas de innumerables personas a lo largo de su carrera. Sin embargo, debido a dos cirugías cardíacas previas, no pudo obtener un seguro médico o de vida, lo que nos ha dejado con la carga adicional de facturas médicas y gastos funerarios en este momento ya difícil.
La increíble historia de Cleto comenzó en Santo Domingo, Cuba, donde cultivó sus habilidades y su amor por la medicina. Hace más de 25 años, tomó la valiente decisión de comenzar una nueva vida en Venezuela, dedicándose desinteresadamente a ayudar a los demás. Si bien muchos lo reconocían como un médico excepcional, para nosotros, era un amado hijo, esposo, padre, abuelo, padrastro y una fuente inquebrantable de fortaleza.
La dedicación de Cleto se extendía más allá de las paredes de su consulta. Trataba a los pacientes sin importar su capacidad de pago, a menudo rechazando compensaciones de aquellos que lo necesitaban. Su generosidad no conocía límites, como quedó demostrado en las innumerables noches que pasó trabajando incansablemente, incluyendo su 75 cumpleaños, atendiendo a todas las personas que buscaban su ayuda, sin importar su propia celebración. El día de su funeral, más de 200 personas, entre colegas, pacientes y amigos, vinieron a rendirle su último homenaje, un testimonio de su carácter.
Ahora, recurrimos a ustedes, nuestra compasiva comunidad, en busca de su apoyo para aliviar la carga financiera que ha quedado. Hemos estimado que las facturas médicas ascienden a $4998.64 USD, además de $680.76USD para los servicios funerarios. Cada contribución, sin importar su tamaño, tendrá un impacto significativo en nuestro camino hacia la sanación y para honrar la memoria de Cleto.
Además, cualquier fondo excedente recaudado será entregado directamente a la amada esposa de Cleto, mi madre, quien reside en Venezuela.
Los invitamos a unirse a nosotros para celebrar la vida extraordinaria del Dr. Cleto Armando Domínguez mediante su contribución a este fondo conmemorativo. Su generosidad no solo aliviará la carga financiera, sino que también será un testimonio del legado de un médico desinteresado que dedicó su vida a ayudar a los demás.
En estos tiempos difíciles, su apoyo, oraciones y los recuerdos compartidos significan mucho para nosotros mientras atravesamos este capítulo doloroso. Juntos, podemos honrar el espíritu extraordinario de Cleto y asegurarnos de que su legado perdure.
Desde lo más profundo de nuestros corazones, expresamos nuestra profunda gratitud por su apoyo inquebrantable.
Un cordial saludo,
Luis Pulido.
Here are the bills we need to pay, the cost is in VES which by the day today is about 25.81VES/USD
128,876.08 VES + 17,570.52 VES = 146,446.60 VES ~ 5,674.02 USD ~ 7,664.91 CAD
My step father in 2020 working despite COVID
My mom used to work with him as his medical assitant, she also was his company during any ORL Congress he loved to assist
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Luis Pulido
Organizer
Markham, ON