Hello friends and family, this is Michelle. This go fund me is for my brother Justin and 6 month old nephew Julian. They tragically experienced the unexpected loss of their beloved wife and Mama due to tragic circumstances. As you can imagine they are devastated by this profound trauma and face a long road ahead navigating a life without Teresa.

This unthinkable loss is made more cruel by the fact that Teresa was just one week away from celebrating her first Mother's Day. She was so excited for the day and had long desired to be a mother. She was settling in to her new role as a stay at home Mama to Julian with books, walks, trips to the aquarium, and a recent visit with the Easter Bunny. She adored her son and we are inconsolable that their strong bond has been broken.

Before being Mom, she was a devoted Aunt to my four children. They are heartbroken and cannot make sense of such a senseless tragedy. Auntie Teresa was their only Aunt but she showered them with the love of 100 Aunts; always remembering their birthdays, goals, and celebrating milestones as small as a their first lost tooth to as big as college move in day. I cannot describe the pain our family feels knowing Teresa was robbed of these experiences with Julian.

Justin and Teresa were together for over 10 years and were inseparable for all of them. Justin is in such complete anguish that I do not have the words to finish the sentiment. I am hoping we can alleviate one less worry for him as he brutally comes to terms with raising Julian without Teresa.

Teresa was the most giving person any of us knew and a fierce protector of her boys. This is one way we can help her now.

Any amount to help Justin and Julian is appreciated.

We are in the midst of preparing services to celebrate Teresa’s life, please check back for more details.