Hello, our names are Ravyne and Rayne Benavides, and we are 18 years old. We are starting this GoFundMe for our mother, Amanda Benavides, who passed away at 37 years old. She was the most beautiful, intelligent, and loving woman on this planet, and she was the best mother anyone could ever ask for. This GoFundMe was created to support our family as we navigate this heartbreaking and unexpected loss.

Our mom dedicated her life to loving, supporting, and protecting us, and her passing has left a void that can never be filled. Along with our grief, our dad, Jared, and our grandparents are also deeply heartbroken as we all try to support one another through this unimaginable time. Our mother touched the lives of so many people—not just within our family, but throughout the community. She was deeply loved by the patients she cared for at her wellness job, where her kindness, warmth, and compassion made a lasting impact on everyone she met. She had a way of making people feel seen, safe, and valued, and that love has been reflected back to us through the countless messages and memories shared by those she helped.

As a family, we are now planning her memorial, and we want to give her a service that reflects the love, strength, and kindness she showed to everyone around her, and we want to support one another to honor the beautiful life that she lived. Any contribution—no matter how big or small—will help us honor her memory and give her the farewell she truly deserves. If you are unable to donate, sharing this page would mean just as much to us.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story, for keeping our family in your thoughts, and for any support you can offer during this incredibly difficult time. Your kindness brings comfort and hope as we try to move forward without the woman who meant everything to us.