Honoring Arlette’s Beautiful Life

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Honoring Arlette’s Beautiful Life

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At the age of 6, my niece Arlette was diagnosed with spinocerebellar ataxia. She was a healthy and beautiful little girl with so much personality, and after the diagnosis, she rapidly declined-unable to walk, talk, and eat on her own. This devastating disease ultimately took her life on December 4, 2025, at just 8 years old. Our hearts are completely broken. My sister put her life on hold to care for her daughter, and she did it so gracefully and with so much love. Watching Arlette's journey was both heartbreaking and inspiring, and the love she received from her family was unwavering every step of the way.

As we grieve the loss of Arlette, we are also faced with the unexpected costs of her funeral and the challenges that come with saying goodbye to someone so young and precious. I know that no words or donations can ever take away the pain of losing a child, but together we can show her that she is surrounded by so much love and support. Any help you can offer will go directly toward covering Arlette's funeral expenses and supporting our family during this incredibly difficult time. Thank you for your kindness, compassion, and support.




A los 6 años, a mi sobrina Arlette le diagnosticaron ataxia espinocerebelosa. Era una niña sana y hermosa, con una personalidad increíble, y tras el diagnóstico, su salud se deterioró rápidamente, incapaz de caminar, hablar ni comer por sí sola. Esta devastadora enfermedad finalmente le quitó la vida el 4 de diciembre de 2025, con tan solo 8 años. Estamos completamente destrozados. Mi hermana puso su vida en pausa para cuidar de su hija, y lo hizo con tanta gracia y amor. Ver el camino de Arlette fue tan conmovedor como inspirador, y el amor que recibió de su familia fue inquebrantable en cada paso del camino.

Mientras lamentamos la pérdida de Arlette, también nos enfrentamos a los gastos inesperados de su funeral y a los desafíos que conlleva despedirse de alguien tan joven y querida. Sé que ninguna palabra ni donación podrá aliviar el dolor de perder a una hija, pero juntos podemos demostrarle que está rodeada de mucho amor y apoyo. Cualquier ayuda que puedan ofrecer se destinará directamente a cubrir los gastos del funeral de Arlette y a apoyar a nuestra familia en este momento tan difícil. Gracias por su amabilidad, compasión y apoyo.

Organizer and beneficiary

Berenize Velazquez
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA

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