Funeral: Bibiana Retana, Devastating Hit & Run

Hi, this is on behalf of our beloved friend Nancy Retana, who lost her elderly mother in a tragic hit-and-run.

Bibiana Retana-Sosa was fatally struck by a reckless driver on Tuesday, November 14 at 6:40 a.m. in Arlington Heights.

“My mom was just on her way to work. She was just crossing the crosswalk to take the bus. She is a housekeeper in Hermosa Beach, a two to three hour commute. She loved going to work to see the kids who she saw grow for many years. I was on my way to work too. I would have never expected to see her in those conditions right outside from where we live. I said goodbye less than two minutes before the angels took her away.” - Nancy, Bibiana’s daughter.

Bibiana was a caring mother, who radiated love. She had plans with her family to celebrate her birthday and Thanksgiving, cooking meals with apples she and her daughter had just picked.

Bibiana's only daughter, Nancy now faces unforeseen funeral expenses on top of an immeasurable heartache. With this GoFundMe, we hope to ease some of Nancy's burden. The funds will help with the funeral and related expenses.

This is an incredibly difficult time for Nancy, who also lost her father earlier this year. From the bottom of our hearts, we appreciate your thoughts and any support you are able to provide.

Note: The reckless driver has not been identified. LAPD is searching for a 2020 white Mazda CX-5, license plate 8XHG132. If you or anyone you know has information, please contact West Traffic Detectives at (213) 473 - 0234.