Beatriz was always such a warm and friendly person. Most of us have been blessed with her strong faith, delicious hospitality and spiritual encouragement.

However, Beatriz struggled with a degenerative auto immune disease for many years. She passed away on Saturday afternoon 10 August 2024. She was working right up until close to her death in order to contribute as much as possible to the home loan repayments for her family home for her beloved boys, Jared, Keenan and Micah. It has been spiritually hard for Beatriz's sons to see their mother physically deteriorating for so long and now for her to pass away so young.

A group of friends of Beatriz are aiming to raise $21,900 to support Beatriz's family at this challenging time. Jared needs financial assistance for paying for the funeral costs for his beloved Beatriz's funeral. He also needs to have the financial support and reassurance that the boys that he and Beatriz love so much, Keenan and Micah, will not lose their home while he is arranging for her funeral and taking the time that he and his family need to grieve. We invite you to support Beatriz and her family both now at this time and into the future:

"He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God." 2 Corinthians 9:10,11 (ESV)

"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19 (ESV)

If you want to check that this is a genuine fundraising initiative to support Beatriz, contact Vicky at the school in Christchurch, Charmaine at the church in Glenn Innes, or Sven in Newcastle.