What’s happened

Zafar and Guillermo were tragically kidnapped and murdered in Mexico while working to make their home safer for Zafar’s mother. We are so grateful for everyone who worked tirelessly to try to bring them home alive. Their loss is unimaginable. Their families are grieving while also navigating the complex realities that follow such a tragedy.

As Zafar’s immediate family, we are now focused on bringing him home with dignity, surrounding his mother with the love, support, and resources that she needs, and ensuring our family is positioned to navigate the legal, logistical, and emotional challenges ahead.

Zafar was a fiercely loving person who showed up without hesitation. Now we are showing up for him.

Who we’ve lost

Zafar and Guillermo were joyful, warm, exuberant, caring people whose lives touched so many so deeply. They built their lives around care, loyalty, and connection. They were the kind of people who dropped everything for others.

Their absence is profound and deeply felt by everyone who knew and loved them.

How funds will be used

We have set a goal of $50,000 to help cover urgent and ongoing needs, including:

How you can help

Please consider contributing. No amount is too small. Please also share this page. Your support and outreach mean so much.

A note

We will continue to share updates as we are able, including regarding memorial services. Thank you for your compassion, and for standing with Zafar and with us.