In the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2026, Monica Rivera, a young mother of two mysteriously went missing in Kansas City, leaving behind two young girls, 5-year old Aryana and 3 year old Ilah. After a search by local law enforcement, family, and friends, Monica was found deceased following a tragic accident. This has come as a complete shock to all of us, especially her young daughters. Right now our main priority is the safety & well-being of her children. Considering their young age, they don’t quite understand the circumstances surrounding their mother’s unexpected passing. They will need trauma & grief counseling and assistance with basic everyday living necessities.

Aryana and Ilah are surrounded by a wonderful family who deeply love them and we fully intend on guiding them down the long, difficult road ahead. Unfortunately, Aryana and Ilah came to their father with only the clothes on their backs and nothing more. They previously resided with their mother, but are now safely with their father, who is my brother-in-law.

We are coming together as a family and a community with hopes of raising funds to provide the girls with immediate everyday needs. They are in need of basic living necessities: clothes, shoes, beds, bedding, toys, and everything else that comes with having to completely start over. We are asking for your help so the girls and their father can focus on grieving the loss of their mother in a comfortable environment without having to stress about daily necessities.

We understand that times are tough for many of us right now, but any donation monetary or tangible, is greatly appreciated. I humbly come to our friends, family & even strangers to ask for your help with my two nieces.

100% of all donated funds will go directly to Aryana and Ilah’s immediate needs while they adjust to life without their mother. If you are not in a position to donate, we kindly ask that you please share our GoFundMe to get the word out while keeping our family (especially Aryana & Ilah) in your thoughts & prayers. Most of all, please pray for everyone affected by this tragedy and ask that God help the girls during this difficult time so they’ll always know they are loved and protected.

This is the only official Gofundme specifically for the girls and if you see anything else posted it is not us or approved by their father. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for your consideration in helping our family, especially Monica’s young girls.

For tangible items please feel free to contact me directly and I can make the proper arrangements to get those items to the girls.

Aryana is currently size 5/6 but 6/7 is fine as well and Ilah is size 4/5.