With the deepest heartbreak a parent can ever know, we share the devastating news of the passing of our son, Angel. Taken from us far too young at just 16 years old, our family is living through a pain we never imagined we’d have to face.

Angel had only just celebrated his 16th birthday on October 9th — a day filled with love, hope, and the promise of a bright future. None of us could have known it would be his last.

Our sweet Angel was the baby of our family — gentle, loving, and full of heart. He had a way of making everyone around him feel seen, loved, and understood. His smile could lift the heaviest spirits, and his laugh filled our home with warmth. He was playful, compassionate, and protective of those he cared about. He dreamed big, loved deeply, and deserved so much more life than what was taken from him.

Losing Angel to senseless gun violence has shattered our world. No parent should have to bury their child, and no family should have to endure this kind of pain. As we navigate this unimaginable tragedy, we are doing our best to honor his memory and lay him to rest with the love, respect, and dignity he deserves.

We are asking for support from our community, friends, and anyone moved by Angel’s story. Any contribution — big or small — will help us give him a beautiful farewell and ease the financial burden during this incredibly difficult time. Your kindness means more to us than words can express.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your compassion, your prayers, and your support. Please keep our family in your thoughts as we try to find strength in the middle of this heartbreaking loss.

Angel will forever live in our hearts. His love will never fade, and his memory will forever guide us.