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Support for Lidia Ralda

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My friend, Lidia Ralda, experienced the loss of her son last Friday, July 17. Edward, aged 29, died unexpectedly in his car after stopping at a grocery store heading home from work. Doctors cannot confirm cause of death until official autopsy report is released but at this point it appears he had a heart attack. Edward had no signs of previous illness or heart disease.

Edward had been living with Lidia and raising his 2 daughters, Yisidi (7 years old) and Yselia (22 months). Lidia’s other adult son, Mario, also lives with Lidia and the granddaughters. With Edward gone, Lidia will have to care for her granddaughters full time without Edward’s work income. Lidia is a full time house cleaner and has also lost some of her income due to Covid-19.

On a personal note, Lidia has been a hero of mine for years. She is one of the most generous and caring humans I know. Over 20 years ago she immigrated to the U.S. from Guatemala. She endured many hardships in her homeland, as well as in the U.S. She raised her 2 sons by herself and worked incredibly hard to give them a better life than her own. She regularly sends money to relatives in Guatemala. She recently became an American citizen, a feat she was very proud to finally achieve after so many years in this country. Lidia’s faith in God throughout the past and current hardships has been an inspiration and testimony to all who know her. She remains strong in her faith and wants to give to others unconditionally. I asked Lidia several years ago how she was able to have an abundantly loving, generous, positive spirit. Her response, “God has provided people to help me during hard times so all I can do is the same for others.”

I hope this Go Fund Me for Lidia will provide financial relief for her and her family. Please donate any amount, big or small to support Lidia during this difficult time. All money donated will be given directly to Lidia to help with funeral costs, childcare costs, rent, and groceries.

Thank you for considering support for Lidia. I hope she will receive help today the way she has helped countless people in her lifetime.
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Donations 

  • Chad Runyon
    • $40
    • 4 yrs
  • David Roth
    • $65
    • 4 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $50
    • 5 yrs
  • David Roth
    • $500
    • 5 yrs
  • Holly Blakey
    • $50
    • 5 yrs
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Organizer and beneficiary

Jennifer Roth
Organizer
Lafayette, CA
Lidia Ralda
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