Help Reunite Our Family Ayúdanos a Reunir a Nuestra Familia

Our family’s fundraiser covers legal fees, travel, and daily needs while dad is detained

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Help Reunite Our Family Ayúdanos a Reunir a Nuestra Familia

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On January 29 2026, early in the morning, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained Ismael Avalos

I never imagined my family would have to face something like this. Watching my stepdad be detained by ICE has been one of the most painful and overwhelming experiences of our lives. He is a devoted husband, a loving father, a steady provider, and the heart of our family.

To his wife, he is a partner who has stood beside her through every challenge, building a life together rooted in love, sacrifice, and hard work. To his kids, he is a protector, a role model, the one who shows up — whether it’s with advice, encouragement, or simply a comforting presence at the end of a long day. He has worked tirelessly to give his family stability and opportunity, always putting them first.

Seeing him taken away feels unreal and deeply unfair. Our home feels incomplete without his laughter, his guidance, and the strength he brings into every room. The uncertainty is heavy, and the silence he leaves behind is loud.

But even in this painful moment, we hold onto the resilience he has taught us. We stand together — his wife, his children, and all of us who love him — united in support, hope, and faith. He is not defined by this moment. He is defined by the love he gives, the sacrifices he’s made, and the family he has built.

No matter what happens, he is deeply loved. He matters. And we will continue to stand by him and fight for him, together.

El 29 de enero de 2026, temprano en la mañana, el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de los Estados Unidos (ICE) detuvo a Ismael Ávalos.

Nunca imaginé que tendríamos que enfrentar algo así. Ver a mi padrastro ser detenido por ICE ha sido una de las experiencias más dolorosas y abrumadoras de nuestras vidas. Él es mucho más que un padrastro — es un esposo dedicado, un padre amoroso, un proveedor constante y el corazón de nuestra familia.

Para su esposa, es un compañero que ha estado a su lado en cada desafío, construyendo juntos una vida basada en amor, sacrificio y trabajo duro. Para sus hijos, es un protector y un ejemplo a seguir; el que siempre está presente, ya sea con un consejo, una palabra de ánimo o simplemente con su presencia reconfortante al final de un día difícil. Ha trabajado incansablemente para darles estabilidad y oportunidades, siempre poniendo a su familia primero.

Ver cómo se lo llevan se siente irreal y profundamente injusto. Nuestro hogar no es el mismo sin su risa, su guía y la fortaleza que aporta a cada espacio. La incertidumbre pesa sobre todos nosotros, y el silencio que deja se siente enorme.

Pero incluso en medio de este dolor, nos aferramos a la resiliencia que él nos ha enseñado. Permanecemos unidos — su esposa, sus hijos y todos los que lo amamos — firmes en nuestro apoyo, esperanza y fe. Él no está definido por este momento; está definido por el amor que entrega, los sacrificios que ha hecho y la familia que ha construido.

Pase lo que pase, es profundamente amado. Él importa. Y seguiremos a su lado, luchando por él, juntos.

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Betsi Camacho
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West Valley City, UT
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