In Loving Memory of Mama Pam

Hello everyone!

As many of you may know, Forrest's mom Pam Nameniuk (aka Mama Pam or Miss Pam) passed away on February 27th, 2025. She was an absolute joy and light to all who knew her. And while she struggled over the past year with dementia, we definitely hoped to have more time with her.

To honor Pam, we are having two memorial services for her. One on April 30th in Puyallup, Washington, and another one for her family and friends in Illinois sometime in June (exact date will be announced soon).

This time of grief is not easy, but we recognize we are not alone. We greatly appreciate everyone who has reached out to offer love and condolences to us over the last month. We have had many family, friends and community asking for ways they can support us.

While we prepare for Pam's memorial services and sort through her estate, we are running into many of the unexpected costs that arise after losing a loved one. From sorting through and organizing Pam's house, probate/legal fees regarding her house, to consistent travel between our home in Portland to Pam's house in Washington, to the cost of preparing memorial services and traveling to Illinois, and more, we recognize that we cannot financially handle these things on our own.

We understand that not everyone is in a place to give right now, and thats okay! But if you are able to give anything, or even just share this GoFundMe, it would mean so much. It sounds cliché, but it's true, anything helps.

With Love,

Nicholle Ortiz and Forrest Nameniuk