Hello everyone,

Our names are Stephanie, Daymara, and Elisa and we are fundraising for the funeral expenses for our brother, uncle, and most importantly - precious family member. Yesterday on January 18, 2024, our worlds were changed indefinitely with the sudden passing of Lester Ribot.

Heaven gained the funniest and most loving uncle and brother yesterday, whom we did not want to let go. Just yesterday, we were talking about his future & how he was waiting for a kidney transplant to continue his dreams of being a truck driver. He truly lit up every room & made everyone laugh always. He always found a way to make a bad situation good. From his diabetes to amputating his foot, he never let his head down. I cant even imagine the hurt my mother feels losing her only brother, she is in shambles grieving you. We all are. Just the other day, he took his first steps with his prosthesis & now his last breath. Our world and our hearts are missing a piece without you Tio. The world will never be the same without you.

Since this loss was so sudden & unexpected, we are asking and praying for help in laying him to rest in peace. Anything truly helps with donating & it is not necessary but very much appreciated. We are collecting to memorize and honor him. He is so loved by many & the loss of his impact is felt immensely. He will always remain in our hearts, spirits, and the beauty in nature around us. - Steph

Papo, me has dejado con el dolor mas grande y profundo que se puede sentir al perder un hermano, tengo mi Corazon destrozado. Este mundo nunca va ser igual despues de tu partida, pero tengo Fe que ya estas feliz de reecontrarte con Mami y Yeya en el cielo, posiblemente riendote y diciendo algun chiste o una de esas ocurrencias que te caracterizaban y hasta en la peor situación nos sacabas una sonrisa a todos. I love youuuuu! Recuerdo estas palabras que me decías constantemente y yo te daba un Beso en tu frente... Te amo papo, siempre me decias que estabas viviendo tu tercera vida, que Dios te habia dado un poco mas de tiempo después de dos momentos trágicos durante tu tiempo con nosotros, pero me imagino que ya te extrañana y es momento, el tiempo se terminó. Siempre vas a estar en mi corazón y en el de tus sobrinas. Descansa en paz - Daymara

For once, I'm at a lost for words. Rest in peace Tio. - Elisa