Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected loss of Ismael Samano, a loving husband, devoted father, brother, son, and friend who tragically passed away at only 34 years old.

Ismael and his wife, Maria, spent nearly 10 years building a life and family together. He leaves behind Maria and their four children: Alejandra 15, Rosalyn 8, Lilyani 3, and Santiago 1.

Anyone who knew Ismael knew the kind of person he was. He truly was the light of our family. He had a smile that could light up a room and was always cracking jokes and finding a way to make everyone laugh. He brought people together and was the kind of person you could always count on. If someone needed help, Ismael never said no.

Above everything else, Ismael loved his family. He was an extremely hardworking HVAC technician and worked tirelessly to provide for Maria and their children. Everything he did was with the goal of giving his family a better life. Tragically, Ismael passed away following an accident while on his way to work, leaving his family without the husband, father, and sole provider they depended on.

Our family is organizing this fundraiser for Maria and the children so that, while they grieve this unimaginable loss, finances can be one less thing they have to worry about. Donations will help with funeral and burial expenses, housing and household bills, utilities, groceries, childcare, transportation, and the ongoing needs of their four children as Maria begins navigating life without Ismael.

No amount of money could ever replace the husband and father they lost. Our hope is simply to give Maria some stability and time to focus on herself and the children without immediately having to worry about how she will provide for everything Ismael worked so hard to give them.

If you are able to donate, any amount, no matter how small, will make a difference for Maria and their kids. If you aren’t in a position to donate, sharing this fundraiser with others would mean just as much to our family.

Maria also wants everyone who has reached out to know how deeply grateful she is for the love, prayers, messages, and support she and the children have received. She may not be able to respond to everyone right now as she takes the time she needs to process this unimaginable loss, but please know that every message and act of kindness has been seen, felt, and truly means more to her and our family than words can express.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for every donation, share, prayer, message, and act of kindness our family has received during this incredibly difficult time.

Ismael’s smile, laughter, and love for his family will never be forgotten. His memory will live on through Maria, his children, and every person whose life he touched. ❤️