We are heartbroken to share the sudden passing of Jose Luis Cruz Pat, a devoted fiancé and loving father to eleven beautiful children, six of whom are under the age of 15 and still relied on their father financially. Jose Luis suffered a fatal stroke a little over a year ago, from which he never recovered, leaving behind his fiancé, Stephanie, who is now facing this unimaginable tragedy alone.
Stephanie is trying to stay strong for her children, two of whom struggle with special needs, while also navigating overwhelming grief and financial uncertainty. The costs of funeral arrangements, burial, and providing for the children during this painful time are more than she can handle alone. She was a stay-at-home mom while Jose Luis was the sole provider. We, as a family, have been helping and supporting her and the children financially and emotionally since his initial stroke. We never lost hope of him coming out of this and did not expect this loss.
We are raising funds to help cover:
* Funeral and burial expenses
* Immediate needs for the children (food, clothing, housing)
* Any ongoing support needed during this transition
Any amount, big or small, will make a difference. If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this with others.