On November 22nd, 2023, our parents Genevieve Rodriguez, 80, and Henry Irizarry, 75, were murdered in their own home in Naguabo, Puerto Rico. Our parents Eva and Henry were, and still are, cherished and beloved by all of us. The cruelty and magnitude of this crime has devastated our family. The fact that they were taken from us early and unfairly is painful beyond expression.

Our parents Eva and Henry were born in the United States and worked there until retirement. My father Henry served his country in the Vietnam War, and carried shrapnel in his arm from a grenade that went off in the line of duty. In 2005, they retired and moved to their residence in Naguabo, which was their paradise until their home was invaded and incinerated on the night of their murder. Seeing the names of our parents in print as details are released to the local news is surreal.

Our parents Eva and Henry valued the company of their family above all else. In their lives, they were selflessly generous, stepping forward to help their family in times of need and never asking us for anything in return. Being in the presence of their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was enough. They offered us compassion, acceptance, wisdom, joy, and of course, love, all unconditionally. They were our foundations, and now our family is left to grapple with the weight of their absence and the circumstances of their death.

We have set up this fund for our parents Eva and Henry to help us cover expenses associated with the arrangements. The cost of these arrangements is yet another burden in this difficult time.

We express our gratitude, from the bottom of our hearts, to all those generous enough to contribute and share our story in our time of great need. We also appreciate your prayers and support. Among those expressing this gratitude are Henry irizarry , Yvette Irizarry , Tanya Irizarry , David Irizarry alongside 10 grandkids & 8 great grandkids.