Family Support Fund for Mario Torres

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Family Support Fund for Mario Torres

As I type this message I still can’t believe any of this is real. It must be a nightmare I tell myself, and then I see him laying there lifeless and suddenly the nightmare and harsh reality crash together taking my breath away. Our beloved Mario Torres passed away June 16th, 2023 unexpectedly after having spinal surgery. Mario suffered complications shortly after surgery and went into cardiac arrest ultimately passing away from an anoxic brain injury.

Mario always put his family first. In many conversations, he would describe just how much he loved life because despite its trials and tribulations it unfolded in perfect balance. He enjoyed life to the fullest and loved things such as music, food, shoes, colorful clothing, and cars, boy did he like cars! More importantly, however, was spending quality time with his family. He always mentioned how lucky and blessed he was to have Olga as his wife and life partner, how proud he was of his daughters and how his grandkids were his world. To Mario, his family truly was everything.

He worked as a construction worker since he arrived in NY from Colombia in 2000, and dreamed of traveling the world one day. This year was going to be the beginning of his traveling journey as he finally received his green card a few months ago. His dream, however, was unexpectedly cut short. Mario was always a pleasure to be around, his positive outlook on life was refreshing, and a magnet for real friendships. If you knew Mario, you knew you had someone you could count on unconditionally. He was loving, kind, thoughtful, respectful, supportive and in turn loved and respected.

While we stand in solace with Mario’s family during this time, his family has a long and challenging road ahead. His unexpected passing leaves behind the family he worked so hard to support. He is survived by his loving wife Olga, his two daughters Gaby and Natalia and his grandsons Jordan and Julian. If you find it in your heart to contribute to this fund, we thank you for your kindness and assure you that all proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards supporting the family during this trying time with funeral and burial expenses.

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Mientras escribo este mensaje, todavía no puedo creer que nada de esto sea real. Debe ser una pesadilla, me digo a mí misma, y luego lo veo acostado ahí sin vida y de repente la pesadilla y la dura realidad chocan dejándome sin aliento. Nuestro querido Mario Torres falleció el 16 de junio de 2023 de manera inesperada luego de someterse a una cirugía de columna. Mario sufrió complicaciones poco después de la cirugía y sufrió un paro cardíaco y finalmente falleció debido a una lesión cerebral anóxica.

Mario siempre puso a su familia primero. En muchas conversaciones, describía cuánto amaba la vida porque, a pesar de sus pruebas y tribulaciones, el universo se desarrolla en perfecto equilibrio. Disfrutaba de la vida al máximo y amaba cosas como la música, la comida, los zapatos, la ropa colorida y los autos, ¡vaya que le gustaban los autos! Sin embargo, lo más importante era pasar tiempo de calidad con su familia. Siempre mencionó lo afortunado y bendecido que era de tener a Olga como su esposa y compañera de vida, lo orgulloso que estaba de sus hijas y cómo sus nietos eran su mundo. Para Mario, su familia realmente lo era todo.

Trabajó como albañil desde que llegó a Nueva York desde Colombia en el año 2000 y soñaba con viajar por el mundo algún día. Este año iba a ser el comienzo de sus viajes, ya que finalmente recibió su tarjeta de residencia hace unos meses. Su sueño, sin embargo, se vio truncado inesperadamente. Siempre fue un placer estar cerca de Mario, su perspectiva positiva de la vida era refrescante y era un imán para las amistades verdaderas. Si conocías a Mario, sabías que tenías a alguien con quien podías contar incondicionalmente. Era cariñoso, amable, atento, respetuoso, solidario y, a su vez, amado y respetado.

Mientras consolamos a la familia de Mario durante este tiempo, debemos recordar que su familia tiene un camino largo y desafiante por delante. Su fallecimiento inesperado deja atrás a la familia por la que trabajó tan duro para mantener. Le sobreviven su amada esposa Olga, sus dos hijas Gaby y Natalia y sus nietos Jordan y Julian. Si encuentras en tu corazón contribuir a este fondo, te agradecemos infinitamente y te aseguramos que todas las ganancias de esta recaudación se destinarán a apoyar a la familia durante este momento difícil con los gastos funebres.

Organizer and beneficiary

Yenny Khizhnyak
Organizer
New York, NY
Gaby Sonberg
Beneficiary

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