Early morning on January 3, 2026, our family’s life was turned upside down. Our father was tragically killed in Oakland, California as a result of senseless violence in a triple homicide. He was in the wrong place at the wrong time, and that reality is something we’re still struggling to process.

This loss was sudden, violent, and completely unexpected. One moment he was here, and the next he was gone. No warning. No chance to say goodbye. Our hearts are broken, and we’re doing our best to lean on God to get through this pain.

As we try to process this tragedy, we are also navigating the many unexpected challenges that came with such a sudden loss.

Our dad didn’t deserve this. He wasn’t involved in anything just someone going about his life. He was a father, a loved one, and a man who mattered. The way he was taken doesn’t define who he was.

We believe God is close to the brokenhearted, even when things don’t make sense. If you can’t donate, please share this page and keep our family in your prayers. We appreciate every bit of love, support, and kindness during this incredibly hard time.

Thank you from our hearts.

-Miguel, Manuel, Marissa