Update 2/20/25

Thank you to everyone who donated and shared this page. Collectively jericho's friends&family have been able to cremate Jerichos remains. Two celebrations of life have been planned one in Seattle march 1st. Another in Los Angeles . I cannot express enough how much Jericho’s life has meant to my life. I feel like every person that i have met and has expressed their love for Jericho has been so comforting for me personally. friends and family are looking forward to this celebration and posted below are details for each.

Update 12/1/24

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Jericho on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 7:04 PM.

Jericho was a fighter, a dreamer, and a source of light and love to all who knew him. Despite the challenges he faced—growing up in foster care, overcoming homelessness, and battling an aggressive cancer—he lived with resilience, courage, and an unwavering determination to never give up.

This loss has been deeply felt by all of us, which is why it has taken time to share this news as we mourn and reflect on his incredible life. Jericho touched so many hearts and inspired everyone around him with his strength and kindness.

We are comforted knowing that he is finally at peace, but our hearts ache knowing the world has lost such a remarkable soul. Plans are being made for two Celebrations of Life to honor Jericho’s memory—one in Seattle, Washington, where he built a life and community, and another in Los Angeles, California, where his family and childhood friends will gather to remember him.

Jericho’s legacy of perseverance and love will live on through all of us who were blessed to know him. Please hold our family in your hearts during this difficult time.

Thank you for your love, support, and understanding as we continue to process this loss.

Rest in peace, Jericho. You will forever be loved, missed and remembered.

11/20/24 update

Help Honor Jericho’s Life: Medical and Celebration of Life Expenses

Dear Friends, Family, and Kind Supporters,

It is with heavy hearts that we share an update about Jericho’s journey. While his strength and determination have been inspiring, Jericho’s fight against aggressive high-grade glioma has reached a point where treatment is no longer improving his condition. He is now focusing on comfort and peace in his remaining time, surrounded by loved ones.

Jericho has always been a fighter—through his childhood in foster care, bouts of homelessness, and his battle with cancer, he never gave up. His legacy is one of resilience, perseverance, and love. As we navigate this difficult time, we want to celebrate the incredible person he is and ensure that his life is honored in the way he deserves.

Jericho’s Story of Resilience

Jericho grew up in foster care, separated from his mother due to her struggles with addiction and instability. Despite the challenges, he dreamed of one day returning to buy the home where he and his siblings grew up—a symbol of his strength and commitment to creating stability. He never gave up, even after aging out of the foster system at 18 with nowhere to go.

With determination, Jericho joined Job Corps, where he proudly earned his GED. From there, he went on to earn his ServSafe food protection certification and began training in culinary arts, taking meaningful steps toward a brighter future.

The years that followed were not easy. Living in Los Angeles, Jericho faced bouts of homelessness but found hope in a tiny home community in Washington State. He began taking on responsibilities, eventually finding a temporary job and, later, a stable home with housing assistance. Finally, Jericho was able to breathe a little easier, continuing to work hard, rebuild his life, and pursue his dreams.

The Diagnosis

In September 2024, life took another unexpected turn. On his way to work, Jericho collapsed, injuring himself in a crosswalk. Shortly after, doctors delivered devastating news: he had seven tumors in his brain and just five weeks to live. The diagnosis was a high-grade glioma, aggressive and life-threatening.

Jericho’s battle was grueling. After his first round of treatment, he fell into a coma due to brain swelling. When he regained consciousness, he faced paralysis on the right side of his body. Despite these hardships, Jericho fought back with the same determination that carried him through life, working every day to regain his mobility and speech.

How You Can Help

We are raising funds to cover Jericho’s mounting medical bills, as well as to plan two Celebrations of Life to honor him after he passes. These gatherings will be held in:

Seattle, Washington—Jericho’s home for over seven years, where he built his life and community.

Los Angeles, California—where Jericho’s family and childhood friends will gather to celebrate his memory.

Your contributions will help us ensure that Jericho’s story is shared, his life is honored, and his loved ones can come together to remember the incredible person he was.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Supporters

To the 21 amazing donors who have already helped us raise $1,040.00—thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your generosity and belief in Jericho’s strength have given him and our family much-needed hope in this challenging time. We’re incredibly grateful for your support as we continue toward our $25,000 goal. Every donation, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to ensuring that Jericho can continue his fight and pursue the dreams he’s held onto for so long.

Jericho’s Legacy

Though this is an incredibly difficult time, Jericho’s strength, kindness, and determination will always be remembered. Your support allows us to focus on his comfort now while ensuring his life is celebrated in a way that reflects the remarkable person he is.

Please consider donating or sharing Jericho’s story to help us give him the loving tribute he deserves.

Thank you for standing with us.

Written by : D Sugar Kopplin Easley

10/20/24

Hello, I am posting this on behalf of Jericho Nicholas De la Torre and his family.

First off, thank you to all of Jericho's friends, co-workers, and family for being so powerful and full of love and grace during a very difficult time in Jericho's life.

Jericho has lived a very different life than most, usually ending up with some pretty heavy cards to deal with. You would never know it by the positivity and cheerful demeanor he greets you and the world with.

Beginning of September, after a very bad fall where he lost consciousness, Jericho went to Swedish Hospital Cherry Hill. There, he was diagnosed with several high-grade glioma brain tumors. He was then transferred to Swedish Issaquah Cancer Center on September 22, where he underwent radiation to possibly shrink his tumors. On October 6th, he had a seizure that has impacted his speech as well as his mobility. After a week of recovery and being able to eat and drink on his own, he has been transferred to long-term care at Washington Care Center in Seattle.

This all happened within the matter of one month, and Jericho is still every day trying to fight and spend time with friends and family that visit and call.

Jericho has been a wonderful friend to me he is my chosen family. My hope is that you share and donate to his medical expenses. No amount is too small. Thank you in advance on behalf of Jericho and his family.

Jericho needs our help. Sending love and light to you and yours.

Written by:Marissa Saiz-Barron