ENGLISH

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Angel loved to groove; rare were the times when a song would be playing, and you wouldn't see him swaying to the beat. He lived in the moment and enjoyed every second of it. Angel was the oldest of four children, and from the very beginning, he always liked to do things his way, even to the dismay of his parents. Angel figured out early on that this is his world, and we're all just living in it. He loved to eat all kinds of food from BBQ, Chinese and especially his mom's cooking; if you put it in front of him, most likely, he'd eat it. Angel had three wonderful boys who loved being with him. They learned so much from their Father whether he intended to teach them that lesson or not; he was very wise. He had so many fun quirks that the people he loved will never forget, such as his laugh, his dancing, and his body language. Anyone who met Angel would tell you that he was authentically himself.

Unfortunately, his life was filled with turmoil and struggle. It was a constant battle in Angel's life; he knew he wanted to be there for the ones he loved, but it wasn't always easy. Angel can now be in peace after so much pain. He had a sickness, and he was taken from us too soon. So many memories we had yet to create, such as seeing the world with his parents, camping with his boys, or seeing them get married. They're so grateful for all the memories they have and will cherish forever, but it will never fill the physical space that was their Angel. No parent or child should have to go through such suffering. Angel would wish for his family to heal and be strong, they may never be the same, but his love will keep them going.

As soon as we learned about Angel, we began collecting photos, videos, sound clips, everything and anything that reminded us of him. Since then, it has become overwhelming for his family with payments and services that no one could have been prepared for. His children could never have anticipated such an event so soon, but now they find themselves and his family on a difficult financial path. Regardless, we will celebrate his life, and we ask for your help in doing so. This Go Fund Me will go straight into helping pay for any services and celebrations for Angel. We understand these are challenging times for everyone but know that every cent will make a difference.

It is often easy for people with similar struggles to stray from family or isolate themselves, but for Angel, that was never a possibility. He felt at peace by his mother's side, walking at dusk with his father or laughing with his youngest baby boy, which always brought him joy. We ask all of you to cherish those in your life who stayed with you regardless of your faults because you never know when you may need to say goodbye.

We thank you again for supporting us through our hardship. Whether you were able to donate or whether you keep Angel in your thoughts or prayers, know that his heart would have had space for you as well. We are the living legacy of Angel Ruvalcaba, and he will live forever through us and our memories. Thank you.

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SPANISH

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A Ángel le encantaba bailar; jamas vieran visto a Angel no bailar si sonaba una canción. Vivía en el momento y disfrutaba cada segundo. Ángel era el mayor de cuatro hermanos y, desde el principio, siempre le gustó hacer las cosas a su manera, incluso al disgusto de sus padres. Ángel se dio cuenta muy pronto de que este es su mundo, y que todos vivimos en él. Le encantaba comer todo tipo de comida, desde el BBQ hasta la comida china y, sobre todo, la comida de su madre; si se lo ponías delante, el se lo comiera. Angel tenía tres hijos maravillosos que les encantaba estar con él. Aprendieron mucho de su padre, el era muy inteligente. Tenía muchas maneras que la gente nunca olvidará, como su risa, su forma de bailar y su forma de ser. Cualquiera que conociera a Ángel diría que era auténticamente él mismo.

Desgraciadamente, su vida estuvo llena de dificultades y luchas. Era una batalla constante en la vida de Ángel; sabía que quería estar ahí para los que amaba, pero no siempre era fácil. Ahora Ángel puede estar en paz después de tanto dolor. Tenía una enfermedad que llevo nuestro padre muy pronto. Tantos recuerdos que nos quedaban por crear, como ver el mundo con sus padres, acampar con sus hijos o verlos casarse. Están muy agradecidos por todos los recuerdos que tienen y que apreciarán para siempre, pero nunca llenarán el espacio que era su Ángel. Ningún padre o hijo debería pasar por un sufrimiento así. Ángel desearía que su familia sanara y fuera fuerte, puede que nunca sean los mismos, pero su amor les hará seguir adelante.

En cuanto supimos lo de Ángel, empezamos a coleccionar fotos, vídeos, clips de sonido, todo y cualquier cosa que nos recordara a él. Desde entonces, se ha convertido en algo abrumador para su familia, con pagos y servicios para los que nadie podía estar preparado. Sus hijos nunca habrían podido prever un evento así tan pronto, pero ahora se encuentran, junto con su familia, en un difícil camino financiero. A pesar de todo, celebraremos su vida, y pedimos su ayuda para hacerlo. Este Go Fund Me se destinará directamente a ayudar a pagar los servicios y celebraciones de Ángel. Entendemos que estos son tiempos difíciles para todos, pero que cada centavo hará la diferencia.

A veces es fácil para las personas con luchas similares alejarse de la familia o aislarse, pero para Ángel, eso nunca fue una posibilidad. Se sentía en paz al lado de su madre, paseando al atardecer con su padre o riendo con su hijo pequeño, lo que siempre le alegraba. Les pedimos a todos que aprecien a los que están en su vida y que permanecen a su lado a pesar de sus defectos, porque nunca se sabe cuándo puede ser necesario decir adiós.

Les agradecemos de nuevo que nos hayan apoyado en nuestras dificultades. Tanto si habéis podido donar como si mantenéis a Ángel en vuestros pensamientos u oraciones, sabed que su corazón también habría tenido espacio para vosotros. Somos el legado vivo de Ángel Ruvalcaba, y él vivirá para siempre a través de nosotros y de nuestros recuerdos. Gracias.