Friends & Family,

We come to you with a heavy heart, asking for your support for Marco — as he faces one of life’s most difficult moments: saying goodbye to his beloved mother, Paula “Oralia” Garcia.

She passed away in Texas, and our hope now is to bring her home to Los Angeles — El Pueblo de Nuestra Reina de Los Angeles — so she can be laid to rest in the city that held her heart.

Paula was a remarkable woman — full of strength, grace, faith, and unconditional love. Her life was a beautiful example of perseverance, kindness, and generosity. The way she loved and nurtured those around her lives on in Marco and everyone who had the blessing of knowing her.

In the midst of sorrow, there’s also deep gratitude — for the outpouring of love, the calls, the messages, and the prayers that have helped carry Marco and his family through these early days of grief.

Now, we humbly ask for your help in easing the burden of this journey. Any support — whether it’s a donation, a share, or a prayer — brings us one step closer to giving Paula the farewell she deserves, surrounded by the city and community she loved.