Honoring Jomarie — A Sister & Daughter, A Light, A Hero
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️A Loving Tribute to Jomarie Grace Lao Calasanz
[Raising funds to honor her memory and cover final expenses]
With heavy hearts, we share the devastating news that our beloved sister, Jomarie Calasanz, passed away on May 25, 2025. Her loss has left a deep void in our lives—she was an amazing person, beautiful inside and out, faithful, selfless, fierce, magnetic...
Jomarie Calasanz has touched the lives of many with her voice, service, kindness, smile, laughter, generosity, and more. She was 26, and her passing was sudden and tragic for the family.
On 5/25/25, family and friends drove up from LA area to Sequoia National Park for a day trip by the river. What was supposed to be a fun, bonding moment very quickly turned into a traumatic event that will stick with us forever. While taking the first dip of the day in deceivingly calm waters, Joanne, Jomarie's older sister, started to get swept away. With a brave loving heart and amazing courage, Jomarie, being a swimmer, instantly swam to save her sister. Both quickly got swept away into the rapids. While the river released Joanne, it is our deepest regret to inform everyone that Jomarie has not yet been found. Please continue to pray for her recovery, so that we may be reunited once more before we say our final goodbye.
In her last moments she was a hero, we will honor her life by remembering her as such.
As we grieve this heartbreaking loss, we are also faced with the financial burden of funeral and memorial expenses. We want to give Jomarie Calasanz the goodbye she truly deserves—a beautiful service that reflects the love and light she gave to everyone around her.
We’re asking for help to raise funds to cover:
- Funeral costs
- Medical expenses for Joanne's emergency visit
- Hotel accommodations in Sequoia for the family, while waiting for the recovery of Jomarie
- Transportation of Jomarie's body back to LA area
- Trauma therapy for the family
- Unexpected Costs
Any donation, big or small, means the world to our family during this time. If you’re unable to give, sharing this page is just as appreciated. Please also join our novena prayer services. Please help us assist Jomarie's journey back into the Palm of God's Hand.
Thank you for your support, love, and prayers as we navigate this painful time. We know Jomarie was loved by many, and we hope this fundraiser brings people together to honor her legacy.
With gratitude,
The Calasanz Family
"No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends." – John 15:13
Co-organizers (2)
Joanne Calasanz
Organizer
La Puente, CA
Julienne Calasanz
Co-organizer