Sijo and Anju are both members of the New Mexico State University family: Anju successfully received her Masters degree in Computer Science, and Sijo is a Research Scientist in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept. Anju worked as a Software Engineer at Tata Elxsi. For many years, Sijo and Anju were planning on having children, and finally, their dream was about to come true.

On October 7, 2024, Anju gave birth to twins in a hospital in New Mexico. Sadly, shortly after delivery, her health began to deteriorate due to severe complications involving both liver and kidney failure. The medical team in New Mexico, recognizing the seriousness of her condition, arranged for her to be airlifted to UC Denver, a medical facility better equipped to handle such critical cases.

Despite the doctors' best efforts to stabilize her condition and provide intensive care, Anju's health continued to decline. For six days, the medical team worked tirelessly, administering advanced treatments in hopes of improving her condition. Unfortunately, on October 13, 2024, Anju succumbed to multiple organ failures, and she passed away, leaving behind her newborn twins and her husband, Sijo.

Sijo needs to arrange immediate care for his babies while he attends to Anju's final rites. As a single father, he will need to ensure ongoing care for the twins.

Please help us honor Anju, and help Sijo in his difficult journey.