Funeral expenses for my grandmother
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On Friday, my family learned that my grandmother Licha, matriarch of the family, had stage 4 colon cancer. Last night, just past 7pm, she passed away.
My Ita was a fighter. She came to the United States when she was 12 years old as a beneficiary of the bracero program and picked fresas for over 20 years, slowly saving up the money to buy property in her neighborhood of Colonia, in Oxnard, CA. She also used to write boleros as a part of a traveling band. So much of who I am is because of her--her sacrifices, her strength.
I've never made a gofundme before, but the reality is that we were not prepared to lose her--emotionally or financially. Myself and my entire family would be incredibly grateful for any help in this difficult time, and grateful to be kept in your thoughts and prayers.
Muchisimas gracias a todos.
My Ita was a fighter. She came to the United States when she was 12 years old as a beneficiary of the bracero program and picked fresas for over 20 years, slowly saving up the money to buy property in her neighborhood of Colonia, in Oxnard, CA. She also used to write boleros as a part of a traveling band. So much of who I am is because of her--her sacrifices, her strength.
I've never made a gofundme before, but the reality is that we were not prepared to lose her--emotionally or financially. Myself and my entire family would be incredibly grateful for any help in this difficult time, and grateful to be kept in your thoughts and prayers.
Muchisimas gracias a todos.
Organizer
Clarissa Olivares
Organizer
Oakland, CA
