I never thought I would have to write something like this.

On May 28, our lives changed forever when we unexpectedly lost Jose. He was my partner, the father of our baby, my best friend, and the person I thought I had a lifetime left with.

To be honest, I still can't believe he's gone. We had so many plans. We envisioned a lifetime together—raising our daughter, having another baby, getting married, and continuing to build the life we always talked about. Our baby's birthday is next week, and we had already done all the shopping and preparations for her 2nd birthday. Now, everywhere I look, I'm reminded of a day that never came. Jose was so excited to celebrate with her.

Our daughter absolutely adored her dad, and he adored her right back. Being her father was one of the things he was most proud of. Everything he did was for his family and the people he loved.

Jose was adored by his friends and family. He was truly the funniest guy in the room and could make anyone laugh. No matter what was going on, he always found a way to bring a smile to people's faces. His laugh, his jokes, and the way he lit up every gathering are things we will miss forever.

Jose carried the loss of his mother with him every day. No matter how much time passed, he missed her deeply. While our hearts are shattered by losing him, there is some comfort in knowing he is now with his mom again, a reunion he would have wanted more than anything.

The truth is, I keep replaying everything in my head. I wish I had one more hug, one more conversation, one more chance to tell him how much I loved him. Jose wasn't perfect, and neither was I, but we loved each other deeply. The hole his absence has left in our lives is impossible to put into words.

I'm creating this fundraiser to help with funeral expenses and to help support our daughter as we navigate this heartbreaking loss. Any donation, no matter how small, means more than I can explain. If you're unable to donate, please share this and keep our family in your prayers.

Thank you for helping us honor Jose's life and memory. We will carry him with us every day, and we will make sure our daughter always knows how much her dad loved her.

Forever loved. Forever missed.

❤️ Jose, we love you always. ❤️