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On the afternoon of July 24th, Rafe Benjamin Trejo, a thriving 2 year old boy, died in his sleep during his afternoon nap. Despite the desperate efforts to resuscitate him by his mother and medical professionals, attempts were unsuccessful and the cause of death still undetermined. Those of us who knew Rafe, and the Trejo family, feel this loss deeply and grieve alongside his family.
Rafe was a special little boy. He charmed everyone with his handsome smile and contagious energy. But beneath that buckling smile, Rafe also displayed determination and drive. He showed athleticism with his natural ability to run, catch, and throw. Rafe was also a budding musician, taking after his father and namesake, walking around the house with his ukulele singing “twinkle twinkle little star”. It goes without saying that Rafe was a shining star to so many.
Although Rafe’s death is a tragedy beyond words, we are honored to feel the strength and support of so many who have reached out to ‘Remember Rafe’. As many of you know, a funeral and all its associated costs can be ominous, especially for a young family in graduate school. All monies donated to this fundraiser will be used to cover costs including:
Ambulance/ Hospital bills in Nashville
Transportation of Rafe’s body to Utah
All associated funeral costs
Travel accommodations for Ty & Gina + Colson
On behalf of Ty, Gina, Colson and the Goddard and Trejo families, we would like to thank those who have already queried to the effect of contributing. We hope this platform offers a practical way towards helping Rafe’s young family navigate this tragedy. Although money will never fill this void, it can help alleviate some of the burden and allow them to better focus on family as they mourn their loss.
Thank you all so much. Ty, Gina, and Colson feel so much love and support it is astounding. Your love and generosity does not go unnoticed!
If you prefer, you may also Venmo @RememberingRafe. [a renaming of Gina's old Venmo account]
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SERVICES
MEMORIAL SERVICES for Rafe Benjamin Trejo (September 10, 2017 - July 24, 2020): (You can also check www.NelsonMortuary.com for up-to-date information)
VIEWING—Open to the Public (crowd control managed for COVID)
Friday July 31st
6-8pm
Nelson Mortuary in Provo
MEMORIAL SERVICE—Limited to mostly family* for covid reasons
Saturday, August 1st
10am
Nelson Mortuary
*The service will be streamed live at www.nelsonmortuary.com
GRAVESIDE SERVICE—Open to public (open air so no covid concerns)
Saturday, August 1st
Approx. 11:30am
Orem City Cemetery in Orem, UT
Rafe was a special little boy. He charmed everyone with his handsome smile and contagious energy. But beneath that buckling smile, Rafe also displayed determination and drive. He showed athleticism with his natural ability to run, catch, and throw. Rafe was also a budding musician, taking after his father and namesake, walking around the house with his ukulele singing “twinkle twinkle little star”. It goes without saying that Rafe was a shining star to so many.
Although Rafe’s death is a tragedy beyond words, we are honored to feel the strength and support of so many who have reached out to ‘Remember Rafe’. As many of you know, a funeral and all its associated costs can be ominous, especially for a young family in graduate school. All monies donated to this fundraiser will be used to cover costs including:
Ambulance/ Hospital bills in Nashville
Transportation of Rafe’s body to Utah
All associated funeral costs
Travel accommodations for Ty & Gina + Colson
On behalf of Ty, Gina, Colson and the Goddard and Trejo families, we would like to thank those who have already queried to the effect of contributing. We hope this platform offers a practical way towards helping Rafe’s young family navigate this tragedy. Although money will never fill this void, it can help alleviate some of the burden and allow them to better focus on family as they mourn their loss.
Thank you all so much. Ty, Gina, and Colson feel so much love and support it is astounding. Your love and generosity does not go unnoticed!
If you prefer, you may also Venmo @RememberingRafe. [a renaming of Gina's old Venmo account]
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SERVICES
MEMORIAL SERVICES for Rafe Benjamin Trejo (September 10, 2017 - July 24, 2020): (You can also check www.NelsonMortuary.com for up-to-date information)
VIEWING—Open to the Public (crowd control managed for COVID)
Friday July 31st
6-8pm
Nelson Mortuary in Provo
MEMORIAL SERVICE—Limited to mostly family* for covid reasons
Saturday, August 1st
10am
Nelson Mortuary
*The service will be streamed live at www.nelsonmortuary.com
GRAVESIDE SERVICE—Open to public (open air so no covid concerns)
Saturday, August 1st
Approx. 11:30am
Orem City Cemetery in Orem, UT