Hi, my name is Elizabeth Edmonds. Yesterday, October 26, 2024, a dear friend of our family died. Steve Sanchez (age 58), husband of Lana Beran Sanchez, died unexpectedly.

Steve, along with Lana, were special friends and longtime caregivers of our son, Connor, on a 24/7 basis for many years, and in that time bonded into a special relationship, becoming part of our family. Lana has cared for Connor since he was 3 years old.

Lana urgently needs help now from her family and friends as she adjusts to her new life without Steve. In this uncertain time, we want her to know she is not alone and loved by many. Lana will need financial support as she moves forward with her life. She will need help with rent, utilities, gas, food, and incidentals, due to loss of income from Steve until she can figure out her plan. Please find it in your hearts to help Lana (and Steve) during this very traumatic time in her life. Steve was there to support Lana, and she now needs our support. Steve will be missed by all that knew what a sweet, giving, and generous man he was. He would want his friends and family to be there for his loving wife, Lana. Steve was a loving husband to Lana and surrogate father to Connor. On more than one occasion, both Lana and Steve have been there for most of us in our time of need. It is now time for us to be there for Lana and Steve. Please find it within yourselves to help Lana.