Honoring Tia Elena’s Final Wish

My name is Shelby, and today I’m asking for help—not just for my family, but for a woman whose life was a living example of grace, generosity, and unconditional love.

My Tia Elena is nearing the end of her journey after a long, painful battle with terminal cancer. She chose every detail of her funeral herself, with quiet strength and dignity. She wanted it to be simple, beautiful, and filled with love. But the truth is, we can’t give her that farewell—not yet. The cost is more than our family can carry alone.

She’s been out of work for some time, and her insurance didn’t cover much. Her daughter, Viviana, has taken time off to be by her side, while also supporting her father through his own medical struggles. This family has given everything—emotionally, financially, spiritually—and now, they need help.

If you knew Tia Elena, you’d know that she was the kind of person who made you feel seen. She’d give you her last dollar, her last ounce of energy, her last breath of encouragement. She loved fiercely. She prayed deeply. She gave endlessly. She was a mother, a grandmother, a wife, a sister, a friend—and above all, a woman of faith who believed in the power of kindness.

We want to honor her the way she deserves. We want to lay her to rest with peace, with dignity, and with the love she poured into everyone around her. Even a single dollar helps. Every donation is a step closer to giving her the goodbye she deserves.

Thank you for reading. Thank you for caring. And thank you for helping us carry this love forward.