Dear Friends and Family,

With a heavy heart, I am announcing the death of our Uncle/Ninong Chito. He had a stroke and spent two weeks in the ICU. For those of you that knew him, you knew that he was a very loving son, a loving brother, a loving friend and a loving uncle. Chito fought till the very end - so much so that none of us thought it was the end. Chito brightened the lives of many with his belly laugh, sense of humor, and selfless means of carrying himself. Heaven truly gained an angel to be reckoned with in the best way.

As you can imagine, our family was unprepared for the financial burden of a proper funeral service and burial. That is why I am reaching out to you all in hopes that you'll show your support for Chito. Some of you reached out and asked how you can help us during this time. Know that your kindness is much appreciated as we navigate this heartbreaking moment. Any donation size is helpful as we try to give him the simple yet beautiful funeral he deserves.

Again, thank you for your support during this difficult time.