Honoring the lives of Mercedes and Maria ️

Hi, my name is Erik and I'm reaching out on behalf of my family to share the heartbreaking loss of two beloved women in our lives—my tia, Mercedes, and my abuelita, Maria.

What was meant to be a weekend of reunion and celebration quickly turned into an unimaginable tragedy. After years apart, our abuelita was flying in from Yucatán, Mexico to visit her loved ones in Los Angeles. Early this morning, on the way home from picking her up at the airport, their car was struck by a speeding vehicle that ran a red light.

The crash claimed the lives of both my tia and abuela. My uncle and cousin were also in the car and are now hospitalized. They are now facing a long road to recovery—both physically and emotionally.

Our family is devastated. We are doing our best to cope with this sudden loss while also trying to support the recovery of our loved ones still with us. We are humbly asking for your help to cover the funeral and memorial costs for Mercedes and Maria. Any amount you are able to contribute would mean the world to us. If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser to help us reach others who might be able to support.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your love, prayers, and support during this incredibly difficult time.