Julio and Nathalia are now without their mother, Ashley Bustos, and they could use your help.

Following Ashley's untimely passing, Julio and Nathalia are now missing their mother, part of their support system, and their friend.

Ashley was a loving mother and friend — not just to her children but to so many people. Stories always come up of Ashley's loyalty and love to her friends and communities. From just being an excited and friendly person to run into, to being a professional caretaker and lover of animals, and to bandaging someone's wounds and applying a tourniquet, Ashley has a loving story with so many of us.

I'm Ashley's brother, Jorge Bustos II.

My hope with this fundraiser is that we, as Ashley's loved ones and community, can come together to support Julio and Nathalia on their journeys forward after Ashley's passing.

All proceeds will be given to the kids. Julio will be off to college soon and eventually Nathalia. The plan is to have some funds set aside for:

Please consider donating — any amount will go a long way and, if you can or cannot donate, please share this page. It would be graciously appreciated.

Thank you for your time and condolences that have been shared.

Let's take one more step to making Ashley proud by contributing in the support of Julio's and Nathalia's future.