Dear family and friends,

Xavier Navarro Aquino, author of VELORIO and professor at University of Notre Dame, has passed away. He was born and raised in Puerto Rico and always kept the island in his heart. We have no words to express what this loss means to his family and the Latino community.

We kindly ask for your support during this difficult time. Any amount, no matter how small, would mean the world to us and ease some of the burdens we are carrying right now.

Your contributions will go directly toward:

- Funeral and memorial service costs

- Helping our family through the emotional and financial strain

- Any additional expenses related to his passing

If you're unable to donate, sharing this with others would also be a huge help and would mean so much to us. From the depths of our hearts, thank you for your support, love, and kindness during this incredibly difficult time.