Hi, friends and family. Exactly 4 months ago, I was creating a page like this for my dad's funeral expenses...and here we are again, seeking your help with funeral expenses, but this time for my sister Mary Ester Manuel who went to be with the Lord yesterday (August 21, 2025) in the early evening.

Heaven has gained a very sweet soul. We've lost a beautiful sister, cousin, niece, friend, wife, mom...and so much more. She's impacted so many lives with her prayers, her songs of worship and praise, her strong faith and her encouragement and advice. She will be greatly missed.

We hope that you would find it in your hearts to help us out with these expenses, we greatly appreciate it. Also, please continue to keep us in your prayers and if you could please share this GofundMe page with your friends and family, even that will be of great help.

My sister leaves behind her husband Don of 38 years of marriage and two sweet daughters, Dawn and Jessi. Mary also leaves behind a beautiful little girl who calls her "Nana Mary" thanks to my sister's best friend and her daughter who shared this precious girl with her. (Again, thank you, Berta and Angel, for letting my sister have that desire of her heart to experience being a grandma.)

With much love, I say thank y'all again for your support and your help needed at this time in laying my sister to rest. There really aren't enough words to show our appreciation.

~ Paulina