Help Anand Venkatraman's Family Navigate This Tragic Loss

Our community is shattered by the sudden and tragic loss of our dear friend, Anand Venkatraman, who passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 4th, 2025. At just 49 years old, he was taken from us far too soon, leaving behind a heartbroken family and a devastating void in the lives of all who knew him.

A Loving Father and Husband Gone Too Soon

Anand was the pillar of his family—a devoted husband and a proud, loving father to his two beautiful children: a 15-year-old son just starting his journey as a high school sophomore, and a bright 10-year-old daughter in the 4th grade. His world revolved around them. He was their rockstar, their provider, and their biggest cheerleader. His sudden passing at the Keller Pointe has left his family in a state of unimaginable grief and uncertainty.

The Urgent Need

Anand was the only breadwinner for his family. His unexpected loss has not only created an emotional chasm but also a significant financial crisis. As they navigate the initial shock and grief, his wife is now faced with the overwhelming burden of covering immediate funeral and memorial expenses, while also confronting a future without his support.

How Your Generosity Will Help

We are humbly asking for your support to help carry this family through their darkest hour. Your donation, no matter the size, will provide critical relief and stability. All funds raised will go directly to Anand’s family to help cover:

Immediate Final Expenses: Covering the overwhelming costs of the funeral and memorial services, while also helping to settle outstanding bills and dissolve financial liabilities here in the U.S.

Navigating a Painful Transition: Anand's wife is on an H4 dependent visa, meaning her legal status to remain in the country was tied directly to him. This fund will provide essential resources for her to navigate this complex situation, which may include overwhelming expenses related to a potential move back to their home country.

Building a Foundation for the Children: Your support is a direct investment in the futures of his 15-year-old son and 10-year-old daughter. This fund will help establish a foundation for their future education and well-being, ensuring they have the opportunities their father always dreamed of providing for them.

The Gift of Healing: Your support will allow the family to focus on grieving and healing together without the immediate and crushing weight of financial stress.

Anand’s family is in a devastated state. Any generous amount you can contribute will be a lifeline for them as they begin to navigate this new and difficult reality. If you are unable to donate at this time, please consider sharing this campaign with others.

Thank you for your compassion, prayers, and support. Let's rally around this family and show them they are not alone.

Additional Info:

Relationship to the beneficiary:

I am the cousin of Anand's wife, Priya. I am organizing this fundraiser with her direct permission to rally support for her and her two children during this unimaginable time.

2. How the funds will be used:

All donations will go directly to Anand's family to provide critical financial relief. The funds will be used specifically for:

Immediate Final Expenses: Covering the overwhelming costs of the funeral, memorial services, and settling Anand's final affairs and liabilities in the U.S.

Critical Family Transition: Helping his wife navigate an incredibly difficult transition. As an H4 dependent visa holder, her legal status was tied to Anand. These funds will help manage urgent bill payments and the potential, immense costs of relocating the family back to their home country.

The Children's Future: Building a foundation for the children’s long-term well-being and education. Your support will help ensure they have the opportunities their father always dreamed of providing for them.

3. How the funds will be managed and sent:

To ensure complete transparency, all funds raised through this campaign will be directly transferred to Priya's bank account. She will have sole access to these funds to use for the urgent needs outlined above.