Help Us Lay Francisco Salgado to Rest

It’s with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Francisco Salgado who

was kind, creative, and always thinking of others. But like so many, he struggled silently. We will never fully understand the depth of his pain, but we carry his light with us and are committed to sending him to his final resting place with dignity and glory. We’re reaching out to our community, friends and family for support during this difficult time.

Our goal is to raise funds to help cover funeral and memorial costs, and to create a service that honors Kiko.

Any amount you're able to give will go directly toward funeral and memorial costs. If you can’t donate, please consider sharing this and checking in on those around you

Francisco you smiled through the storm, no one could see

The weight on your shoulders, how hard it must be

You gave us your laughter, but hid all the pain

Now silence is louder, it echoes your name

You were the light in our darkest days

But your own skies were clouded, lost in the haze

And now you’re free, but we’re left behind

Asking the questions we won’t ever find

We light a candle, we share your song

Wish we could’ve held you just a bit more strong

So we come together, to honor your grace

And help lay your soul in a peaceful place

You helped so many, yet felt so alone

A heart full of love, but lost in the unknown

You mattered, you mattered, in ways you don’t know

And now we must carry what you couldn’t show.

The world feels colder since you slipped away But your story might save someone else today

And now you’re free, but we’re left behind

Asking the questions we won’t ever find

This isn’t goodbye, it’s a vow we make

To speak the words we too often fake

Check on your friends, be gentle, be kind

Don’t wait for the signs you might never find

And now you’re free, your pain is gone

But your memory, it still marches on

We light a candle, and say your name

Your story won’t vanish, it won’t fade

So we come together, hearts interlaced

To lift you with love to a peaceful place