Remembering baby Zoe Grace
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Remembering baby Zoe Grace Angeles
It's with great sadness that I share with you that we had to say goodbye to my precious God-daughter Zoe Grace. As many of you know, she has been fighting for life before even coming out of this world. Zoe Grace was a true warrior and proved that there’s hope even for a short period, Apr 2nd, 2019 – Sep 21st, 2019. She showed us great love in many ways, bigger than we can ever describe. Zoe fought for her life until the end and her parents, JR and Dionne, did everything to save their daughter.
Parents never intend on having to say goodbye to their baby. They never anticipated having to plan their funeral. That is where the Angeles Family is at right now. Zoe’s parents, JR and Dionne, are amazing parents who are devoted to their children and could use our support to ease their financial burdens as they make challenging decisions in regards to their baby Zoe passing and how they wish to memorialize her short life. Monies donated will go towards medical bills and funeral expenses.
No matter the size of the contribution or even if you are unable to contribute monetarily, we ask that you please continue to keep your thoughts and prayers to JR & Dionne’s families during this extremely painful period.
I would like to share Zoe Grace’s life from the time she was conceived as she has given us a lesson in life that miracles happen even for a short period. She showed us how to live life, guided the way to a path so we could take notice that the most important things, gave us an abundance of hope, made us stronger and above all, LOVE is what matters.
My god-daughter Zoe Grace Angeles was born on April 2nd, two months early. My aunt had an emergency C-Section and delivered a beautiful 1lb 09oz baby girl. She was diagnosed with severe (IUGR) Intrauterine Growth Restriction - a condition in which the unborn baby is smaller than it should be because it is not growing at a normal rate inside the womb. Zoe was also diagnosed with Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). PPHN occurs when the newborn's lungs do not receive adequate blood flow, very little blood goes to the lungs because the blood vessels in the lungs are mostly closed.
Zoe was in the NICU from birth until July 3rd, 2019 (92 days). Her parents, Dionne & JR, drove to Sutter Medical Hospital every single day and stayed with her all day until she goes to sleep. Her older sister, Samantha visited every-weekend. Her younger sister Ashley was not allowed in the NICU because of her age so she got to see her via facetime. She finally went home on July 3rd and continued her treatment at home in hopes that Zoe's blood vessels would open up as she grows. She was given all the care and love at home and 5 months weighed 7lbs and 2 oz. Zoe loved to listen to music, slept on her own, loved to listen to her sister read books and didn’t like tummy time so much since she had a feeding tube. Her parents and sisters gave all the love and care for her 24/7.
On August 7th, Zoe went to her cardiologist and found out that there is a high pressure coming from the heart to the lungs. From there, everything went fast and her oxygen level continued to go down. On August 23rd, her mom Dionne was feeding her through G-tube at 7:30 am when Zoe Grace turned purple. They rushed her to the ER and from then on she was admitted again in the PICU. On August 26th, Zoe underwent a heart catheterization procedure at Sutter Medical in which a catheter was inserted into the blood vessels. The result was devastating, Zoe’s Pulmonary Hypertension was severed that her arteries were too narrow, some were blocked and too many arteries were affected. Her doctor said that there are less than 100 with this case and the chances were very small. The doctor in Sutter finally told her parents that there’s nothing they can do for Zoe but they consulted with the best doctor in the US. A doctor at Stanford called and willingly took Zoe’s case. On September 05, Zoe underwent a procedure in which they put a heart stent to one of her narrowed heart vessels. She stayed at Stanford Hospital for 8 days and went home on September 13th. The doctor said that because Zoe has a rare condition that if the procedure is successful she will be the FIRST one to survive. Zoe started on Remodulin medication which cost $20,000 per vial. The hospital trained her parents to administer on-going 24/7 medication at home that would help her improve oxygenation.
Although we know that the chances were slim our hope for MIRACLE continued until last week. Zoe was rushed to the emergency room on September 18th because her feeding tube had come off. Her mom sent us her photo as she was so happy in the picture, her smile was Angelic. We joked that she was happy to see the hospital again or happy that her feeding tube was gone. On September 20th, on their way to pulmonary doctor’s appointment Zoe’s lips turned purple so they went to the emergency instead. The doctor said she has 50/50 chance and as the day goes by that chance of a miracle did not happen. It was unbearable for all of us to see her suffering and fighting for her life. We know in our hearts that Zoe tried so hard to live and did not give up without a fight. Her parents can’t let her go and although it kills them they have to do so Zoe won’t suffer any longer. Zoe took her last breath on September 21st at 2:00 pm in her parents and siblings' arms. She is now in a very safe place with God as he planned.
You are our Angel Zoe Grace and Grandma Aida will take care of you!
Note: For many people that ask, cash donation is also an option.
Venmo: @Rie-Tomii
When baby Zoe was born ( April 2nd, 2019) 1lb 10oz
Baby Zoe’s mom Dionne holding her
Baby Zoe’s father JR holding her
Baby Zoe’s eldest sister Samantha holding her
Baby Zoe’s sister Ashley holding her
Zoe's long 3 months journey in NICU
June 21st, G-Tube procedure
Graduated NICU July 3, 2019
Zoe Grace's life out of the hospital with her beloved family...
Zoe Grace's first day out celebrated her dad's birthday!
She's a fighter even in her sleep!
Stared down with her sister Ashley.
Zoe Grace underwent a heart catheterization procedure for the first time.
Her sisters were very supportive during her hospital visits.
Zoe Grace celebrating 5 months before going to Stanford Hospital.
September 5th, Zoe Grace went to Stanford as an outpatient.
Lung scan
CT scan
Heart Echocardiogram
On that day, September 5th, they decided to admit her to do a 2nd heart cath to balloon her narrow pulmonary veins.
September 6th, 2nd Heart Cath procedure. Doctors have successfully ballooned her pulmonary veins.
Recovering from a heart cath and she was put on a Remodulin medication.
September 13th, Zoe Grace was discharged from Stanford Hospital.
September 18, her parents rushed her to ER because her G-tube came out. Smiling even when they were replacing her G-tube.
September 20th, Zoe Grace fighting for her life.
September 21st, Zoe Grace took her last breath in their arms.
Until we meet again. We love you so much! Please watch over your family, our little angel, Zoe Grace.
It's with great sadness that I share with you that we had to say goodbye to my precious God-daughter Zoe Grace. As many of you know, she has been fighting for life before even coming out of this world. Zoe Grace was a true warrior and proved that there’s hope even for a short period, Apr 2nd, 2019 – Sep 21st, 2019. She showed us great love in many ways, bigger than we can ever describe. Zoe fought for her life until the end and her parents, JR and Dionne, did everything to save their daughter.
Parents never intend on having to say goodbye to their baby. They never anticipated having to plan their funeral. That is where the Angeles Family is at right now. Zoe’s parents, JR and Dionne, are amazing parents who are devoted to their children and could use our support to ease their financial burdens as they make challenging decisions in regards to their baby Zoe passing and how they wish to memorialize her short life. Monies donated will go towards medical bills and funeral expenses.
No matter the size of the contribution or even if you are unable to contribute monetarily, we ask that you please continue to keep your thoughts and prayers to JR & Dionne’s families during this extremely painful period.
I would like to share Zoe Grace’s life from the time she was conceived as she has given us a lesson in life that miracles happen even for a short period. She showed us how to live life, guided the way to a path so we could take notice that the most important things, gave us an abundance of hope, made us stronger and above all, LOVE is what matters.
My god-daughter Zoe Grace Angeles was born on April 2nd, two months early. My aunt had an emergency C-Section and delivered a beautiful 1lb 09oz baby girl. She was diagnosed with severe (IUGR) Intrauterine Growth Restriction - a condition in which the unborn baby is smaller than it should be because it is not growing at a normal rate inside the womb. Zoe was also diagnosed with Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). PPHN occurs when the newborn's lungs do not receive adequate blood flow, very little blood goes to the lungs because the blood vessels in the lungs are mostly closed.
Zoe was in the NICU from birth until July 3rd, 2019 (92 days). Her parents, Dionne & JR, drove to Sutter Medical Hospital every single day and stayed with her all day until she goes to sleep. Her older sister, Samantha visited every-weekend. Her younger sister Ashley was not allowed in the NICU because of her age so she got to see her via facetime. She finally went home on July 3rd and continued her treatment at home in hopes that Zoe's blood vessels would open up as she grows. She was given all the care and love at home and 5 months weighed 7lbs and 2 oz. Zoe loved to listen to music, slept on her own, loved to listen to her sister read books and didn’t like tummy time so much since she had a feeding tube. Her parents and sisters gave all the love and care for her 24/7.
On August 7th, Zoe went to her cardiologist and found out that there is a high pressure coming from the heart to the lungs. From there, everything went fast and her oxygen level continued to go down. On August 23rd, her mom Dionne was feeding her through G-tube at 7:30 am when Zoe Grace turned purple. They rushed her to the ER and from then on she was admitted again in the PICU. On August 26th, Zoe underwent a heart catheterization procedure at Sutter Medical in which a catheter was inserted into the blood vessels. The result was devastating, Zoe’s Pulmonary Hypertension was severed that her arteries were too narrow, some were blocked and too many arteries were affected. Her doctor said that there are less than 100 with this case and the chances were very small. The doctor in Sutter finally told her parents that there’s nothing they can do for Zoe but they consulted with the best doctor in the US. A doctor at Stanford called and willingly took Zoe’s case. On September 05, Zoe underwent a procedure in which they put a heart stent to one of her narrowed heart vessels. She stayed at Stanford Hospital for 8 days and went home on September 13th. The doctor said that because Zoe has a rare condition that if the procedure is successful she will be the FIRST one to survive. Zoe started on Remodulin medication which cost $20,000 per vial. The hospital trained her parents to administer on-going 24/7 medication at home that would help her improve oxygenation.
Although we know that the chances were slim our hope for MIRACLE continued until last week. Zoe was rushed to the emergency room on September 18th because her feeding tube had come off. Her mom sent us her photo as she was so happy in the picture, her smile was Angelic. We joked that she was happy to see the hospital again or happy that her feeding tube was gone. On September 20th, on their way to pulmonary doctor’s appointment Zoe’s lips turned purple so they went to the emergency instead. The doctor said she has 50/50 chance and as the day goes by that chance of a miracle did not happen. It was unbearable for all of us to see her suffering and fighting for her life. We know in our hearts that Zoe tried so hard to live and did not give up without a fight. Her parents can’t let her go and although it kills them they have to do so Zoe won’t suffer any longer. Zoe took her last breath on September 21st at 2:00 pm in her parents and siblings' arms. She is now in a very safe place with God as he planned.
You are our Angel Zoe Grace and Grandma Aida will take care of you!
Note: For many people that ask, cash donation is also an option.
Venmo: @Rie-Tomii
When baby Zoe was born ( April 2nd, 2019) 1lb 10oz
Baby Zoe’s mom Dionne holding her Baby Zoe’s father JR holding her Baby Zoe’s eldest sister Samantha holding herBaby Zoe’s sister Ashley holding her Zoe's long 3 months journey in NICU
June 21st, G-Tube procedureGraduated NICU July 3, 2019
Zoe Grace's life out of the hospital with her beloved family...
Zoe Grace's first day out celebrated her dad's birthday!She's a fighter even in her sleep!Stared down with her sister Ashley.Zoe Grace underwent a heart catheterization procedure for the first time.Her sisters were very supportive during her hospital visits.Zoe Grace celebrating 5 months before going to Stanford Hospital.September 5th, Zoe Grace went to Stanford as an outpatient.Lung scanCT scanHeart EchocardiogramOn that day, September 5th, they decided to admit her to do a 2nd heart cath to balloon her narrow pulmonary veins.September 6th, 2nd Heart Cath procedure. Doctors have successfully ballooned her pulmonary veins.Recovering from a heart cath and she was put on a Remodulin medication.September 13th, Zoe Grace was discharged from Stanford Hospital.September 18, her parents rushed her to ER because her G-tube came out. Smiling even when they were replacing her G-tube. September 20th, Zoe Grace fighting for her life.September 21st, Zoe Grace took her last breath in their arms.Until we meet again. We love you so much! Please watch over your family, our little angel, Zoe Grace.
Organizer and beneficiary
Rie Tomii
Organizer
Elk Grove, CA
Dionne Angeles
Beneficiary