Three Lives Lost, One Family's Plea for Help

LATEST UPDATE: please continue to keep the family in your thoughts and prayers as we grieve for Adeline who passed away earlier this afternoon on June 5th.

Also, thank you to everyone for the love, support, and generosity. A lot of individuals have privately messaged asking to make non-cash donations. Please see below for where you can drop off items.

Address: 10850 S. Crawford Road, Shepherd, MI 48883

**To drop items off, please drive up the driveway and place items in the first open garage door. Out of respect for Kara and her family, please allow them space to grieve as you are delivering items. Again, thank you for everything. It truly means a lot to all of us to witness all of the support from friends, family, and the overall community.

On the morning of June 2nd, our family experienced an unimaginable tragedy. My brother, Arjay, and his sweet 3-year-old daughter, Kinsleigh, lost their lives in a devastating house fire. Arjay died a hero—his final moments were spent trying to rescue his baby girl, Kinsleigh and her older sister Adeline, from the flames. His love for the girls was endless, and he gave his life trying to save both of them.

Arjay and Kinsleigh were both taken from us far too soon. Unfortunately, just days later, Adeline, Kinsleigh’s older sister, passed away in the early afternoon of June 5th.

Now, our family is left not only grieving this overwhelming loss, but also trying to recover from the destruction of the home and life they once knew. Everything is gone—three lives, a home, and the sense of peace we once had.

We are humbly asking for support to help cover:

• Funeral and burial expenses for Arjay, Kinsleigh, & Adeline.

• Medical and emergency costs

• Basic needs for surviving family members who have lost everything

• Counseling and grief support during this heartbreaking time

No one should have to plan three funerals at once. No one should have to lose a father and child in a single day. But we are holding on to each other, leaning on faith, and doing our best to honor Arjay, Kinsleigh, and Adelines memory.

If you’re able, please consider donating. Every bit helps. And if you cannot give, please share this page and lift our family in your prayers. Your kindness, love, and support mean more than we can express.

Thank you for standing with us in this time of unimaginable sorrow and please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

ALL FUNDS WILL BE TRANSFERRED DIRECTLY TO KARA K., AND HER REMAINING FAMILY. Please understand that, as Arjay's older sister, I am simply the organizer of the GoFundMe account to help raise funds for Kara K. and her family members. If you have any questions, please message and I will be happy to answer them.

With love and gratitude.