Hi, I am a close friend of the Guembes family, and it is with an unimaginably heavy heart that I share this devastating news.

This GoFundMe has been created to support the Guembes family as they grieve the heartbreaking loss of their beloved 15-year-old son, Gabriel Guembes.

On the late afternoon of January 19th, Gabriel’s life was tragically taken after he was stabbed near a woodland area in Stoke Park, in Guildford. He was pronounced dead at the scene. This unimaginable loss is currently under investigation and remains in the hands of Surrey Police.

Gabriel was an amazing son and an incredible young soul. He was kind, bright, driven, and full of promise. A devoted student, a passionate soccer player, and a loving son, Gabriel had a smile that could light up a room and a heart that touched everyone he met. He was deeply loved and will be forever missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Gabriel moved to London from Lima, Peru, with his mother at a young age in search of hope, opportunity, and a better future.

We are humbly asking for the support of our community to help cover funeral expenses and help ease the overwhelming financial burden facing this family during a time of profound sorrow.

All funds raised will be sent directly to the Guembes family. I have worked to set up through GoFundMe the transfer of donations to them so they can cover funeral arrangements, support for their family through this heartbreaking time, as stated above.

Any donation, share, or prayer means more than words can express. Your kindness and compassion will help carry this family through the darkest days of their lives. Thank you for standing with the Guembes family and for helping keep Gabriel’s beautiful spirit alive.