In Loving Memory & Support of Gerardo Alonso

On November 10, 2021, we lost Gerardo Alonso, 29, a son, brother, uncle, and friend due to a battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The cancer was discovered at an unfortunate period, and he began chemotherapy treatment in the hospital. It seemed like everything was under control, he was able to leave the hospital right before his 29th birthday in May. A month ago, the cancer became aggressive, it spread from lymph nodes surrounding his stomach to his liver, then metastasized in his brain. Gerardo was a hopeful individual, but once the cancer reached his brain, the doctors knew his time was limited. He fought until his last breath.

To the surprise of many readings this, he had been battling illnesses his entire life. At the age of 9, Gerardo was diagnosed with Evan's Syndrome, an autoimmune disease in which an individual's immune system attacks their own red blood cells and platelets. Through every hurdle placed in front of him, Gerardo managed to live his life always with a smile on his face. During his 29 years of life, he shared his kindness, love, laughter, silliness, gratitude, and friendship with anyone who crossed his path.

He was the life of the party, the friend who gave you a shoulder to lean on, a brother who protected you, a son who never forgot to say I love you, and an uncle who through all the pain was able to teach what being strong and brave looked like.

We want to thank everyone for all the prayers, love, and support. We are asking for donations to help with funeral expenses, support our parents, and to contribute to his celebration of life. We want to celebrate him for everything he was, no donation is too small, we appreciate every penny, prayer, and share. There are no words to express our feelings, but we thank those near and far from us during this difficult time. Gerardo will never be forgotten and will always have a place in our hearts.

WE WANT TO THANK EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS!

El 10 de noviembre de 2021, perdimos a Gerardo Alonso, de 29 años, hijo, hermano, tío y amigo debido a una batalla contra el linfoma no Hodgkin. El cáncer fue descubierto en un período desafortunado, y comenzó el tratamiento de quimioterapia en el hospital. Parecía que todo estaba bajo control, pudo salir del hospital justo antes de cumplir 29 años en mayo. Hace un mes, el cáncer se volvió agresivo. Gerardo era un individuo esperanzado, pero una vez que el cáncer llegó a su cerebro, los médicos sabían que su tiempo era limitado. Luchó hasta su último aliento.

A través de cada obstáculo que se le puso por delante, Gerardo logró vivir su vida siempre con una sonrisa en su rostro. Durante sus 29 años de vida, compartió su amabilidad, amor, risas, tonterías, gratitud y amistad con cualquiera que se cruzara en su camino.

Era la vida de la fiesta, el amigo que te daba un hombro en el que apoyarte, un hermano que te protegía, un hijo que nunca se olvidaba de decir te amo, y un tío que a través de todo el dolor fue capaz de enseñar cómo era ser fuerte y valiente.

Queremos agradecer a todos por todas las oraciones, el amor y el apoyo. Estamos pidiendo donaciones para ayudar con los gastos funerarios, apoyar a nuestros padres y contribuir a su celebración de la vida.

Queremos celebrarlo por todo lo que fue, ninguna donación es demasiado pequeña, apreciamos cada centavo, oración y por compartir esta pagina. No hay palabras para expresar nuestros sentimientos, pero agradecemos a aquellos que están cerca y lejos de nosotros durante este momento difícil. Gerardo nunca será olvidado y siempre tendrá un lugar en nuestros corazones.

¡QUEREMOS AGRADECER A TODOS Y CADA UNO DE USTEDES POR SUS CONTRIBUCIONES!