It breaks my heart to share this. Our beloved angel, Denise Ivonne Gongora Jarvis, who so many of you knew as Mary Magdalene, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2025. She was only 33 years old.

Denise was pure light, an incredibly beautiful and deeply talented artist who touched hundreds of thousands of people across the world. She gave so much of herself, her creativity, her honesty, her energy as a gift to us all and the impact she made is impossible to put into words.

Right now our family is grieving in ways we never imagined while also doing everything we can to bring her home and honor her properly. Everything happened suddenly, far from home, and the logistics alone are painful, and urgent. We need help bringing our angel home and arranging her ascent to the heavens.

Our goal is to raise $10,000 to help our mom, stepdad, and her brothers cover these unexpected costs.

The funds will go toward:

• Returning Denise’s ashes home from Thailand

• Travel expenses for family members to handle final arrangements

• Shipping her personal belongings back home

• Urns and memorial necklaces so we can keep her close to us

• Passport renewal and final pickup fees

• Emergency and unforeseen costs tied to international arrangements

This total allows a small buffer so we can handle everything properly during the hardest moment of our lives.

We have felt an overwhelming wave of love and support from all of you, and it means more than we can ever express. Denise carried a beautiful burning light and It drew people in without her ever needing to try.

If Denise ever touched your heart, made you feel seen, inspired you, or brought light into your life, please consider sharing this or donating if you are able. Every bit of support helps our family take the first steps toward healing.

With love and gratitude,

Denise’s family