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El Paso is getting hit unbelievably hard by covid-19. The numbers change daily, with deaths rising at a terrifying rate. Here are some of the faces behind those numbers & links to help, as posted by their loved ones.
Warning: some of the photos used are graphic.
Warning: some of the photos used are graphic.
Rene Martinez is a hardworking father, whose daughter is in her last semester of nursing school. He was intubated 2 days ago & has been moved to the ICU. https://www.gofundme.com/f/martinez-family-covid-relief
Jaime Rangel was a beloved father, husband and grandfather. Covid-19 took him from his family last week. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-rangel-family-through-heartbreak
After his wife and two children only experienced moderate symptoms of covid-19, Jorge has been hospitalized for 3 weeks. https://www.gofundme.com/f/2kxyt-family-in-need-due-to-covid19
Carlos Julian Camacho is described as a man of God, lost to covid-19 in August. https://www.gofundme.com/f/carlos-julian-camacho
Rene Chavez was an English teacher at Franklin HS, he left behind a wife and a daughter. https://www.gofundme.com/f/fbnvp-support-for-the-family-of-rene-chavez
This is Fatima --- who beat covid-19, but is now facing months of rehab https://www.gofundme.com/f/fatimas-severe-covid19-rehabilitation
Alberto Campos has been on a ventilator since Oct. 23, but his family is optimistic about his recovery. https://www.gofundme.com/f/recovery-support-for-alberto-campos
Saul Ramirez Sr. fought covid for nearly a month before losing his battle, leaving behind a grieving family and medical/funeral expenses. https://www.gofundme.com/f/saul-ramirez-sr-covid19-death-memorial-fund
Jimmy Hinojos leaves behind his wife Sandra and their family. He died in October. https://www.gofundme.com/f/jimmy-hinojos
Santos Garcia was hospitalized in October with covid-19, but an update shows he passed away last week. https://www.gofundme.com/f/essential-worker-needs-assistance
The Guillen family lost a daughter, sister to covid-19, while they prepared for her funeral, her father passed away from a heart attack that the family describes as "heartbreak" over the loss of his daughter. Now they're planning two funerals. https://www.gofundme.com/f/n372gw-guillen-family
On Nov. 6, Gloria Gonzalez passed away due to covid-19, this was originally created to help her daughter & husband with medical expenses, but Don Lupe passed away a day later, leaving their daughter with two funerals to plan. https://www.gofundme.com/f/servicios-funebres-para-gloria-gonzalez
Cesar Estrada battled covid for 4 weeks but had to be intubated and lost the battle. He leaves behind a wife and kids. https://www.gofundme.com/f/cgf8rs-funeral-expenses
The family of Adrian Gonzalez is asking for donations to hold a proper funeral for him after covid claimed his life. https://www.gofundme.com/f/adrian-gonzalez-arrangements
Dariana Rubio is believed to be one of the youngest covid-19 fatalities in El Paso https://www.gofundme.com/f/dariana-rubio-funeral-services-fund
In August, covid claimed the life of Daniel Morales - a nurse for over 15 years. He is survived a wife, a son & three daughters. https://www.gofundme.com/f/daniel-j-morales
Gabriel Gutierrez was a father, grand father & great grandfather. Covid shattered his family on Nov. 6 https://www.gofundme.com/f/funeral-expenses-for-gabriel-gutierrez
Martin Calderon was his mother's only son, covid claimed his life in just 8 days. https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-martin-calderon
After an August covid diagnosis, Armando Gaytan passed in September. His family couldn't hold services until October. https://www.gofundme.com/f/armando-p-gaytan-funeral-fundraiser
Arturo Aguilar & Maria Elena Gonzalez - another couple taken by covid within just two days of each other. https://www.gofundme.com/f/arturo-amp-maria-elena-aguilars039-funeral-expenses
Sara Montoya is one of the people described as having "underlying health conditions" despite her high blood pressure & diabetes, her family says she was young and healthy before covid claimed her life. https://www.gofundme.com/f/sara-funeral-services
For the record, I haven't spoken with all of these families, only a few. Some of these stories have been told and verified by local media, others are just info from their respective GoFundMe's.
I'm not asking you to donate, some have exceeded their goals, some are closed. If you can help and find it in your heart, that's beautiful.
But, I thought I'd share the true impact of covid-19 in El Paso. No bias, no arguing local politicans, just grieving families.
This was heavy...I'll add to it as more cross my timeline, or if any are sent to me.
This was heavy...I'll add to it as more cross my timeline, or if any are sent to me.
I'll add as they come in...
Jojo Sanchez, a beloved ER tech and former EMT, lost his battle to covid-19 on Nov. 12 https://www.gofundme.com/f/our-beloved-jojo-has-passed-away
Jojo Sanchez, a beloved ER tech and former EMT, lost his battle to covid-19 on Nov. 12 https://www.gofundme.com/f/our-beloved-jojo-has-passed-away
Another family that is planning two funerals, an uncle & the daughter who cared for him just two days later. https://www.gofundme.com/f/ac6qz9-gastos-para-funeral?utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all
Efren Carrillo Ramirez, the patriarch of an El Paso family, leaving behind 4 children and 7 grandchildren. https://www.gofundme.com/f/Efren-Carrillo-Funeral?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1
Maria Hernandez Reyes, a woman of faith, a mother and grandmother. https://www.gofundme.com/f/236lb6y7qo?utm_
I'm so sorry @jbbear63, thank you for sharing & if there's a link, please pass it along. https://twitter.com/jbbear63/status/1328485391700164609?s=19
Condolences to @alana_dances, whose grandfather will be buried at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Please realize our veterans are not getting military honors right now & it's even more heartbreaking for their families. https://twitter.com/Alana_Dances/status/1328187862521696256
Cesar Adrian Lopez was a son, a coach & a father...he left behind a heartbroken son
I'm sorry Crystal for the loss of your cousin. https://twitter.com/Crystal_Luna22/status/1328525923075956737?s=19
I'm sorry Crystal for the loss of your cousin. https://twitter.com/Crystal_Luna22/status/1328525923075956737?s=19
The woman who sent me this, says this is her aunt....
Her uncle & cousin are also in this thread.
She is burying THREE family members. https://www.gofundme.com/f/irma-perez-funeral-services?utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all
Her uncle & cousin are also in this thread.
She is burying THREE family members. https://www.gofundme.com/f/irma-perez-funeral-services?utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all
Arturo Rodriguez tested positive on the 6th, was hospitalized on the 11th & passed on the 13th, leaving behind a wife, a daughter and an extended family. https://www.gofundme.com/f/b7j9rx-funeral-expenses?utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all
So sorry @Almoon_Joy, I hope your family finds peace https://twitter.com/Almoon_Joy/status/1328556334875373569?s=19
40 is far too young. I'm so sorry @jo_elynwithans https://twitter.com/jo_elynwithans/status/1328557658031448064?s=19
Francisco & Graciela Antunez were doctors in Juarez before becoming citizens & moving to El Paso, but their passion for medicine drove them to open a clinic in Juarez. Covid claimed Graciela in July & Francisco in August.
Devastating update on the family of @BonniBurgerKing (reporting by @ErikElkenKVIA), one is heartbreaking, six is unfathomable. https://kvia.com/coronavirus/2020/11/16/our-family-is-devastated-epcc-trustee-who-has-now-lost-a-half-dozen-relatives-to-virus-calls-for-true-shutdown/?fbclid=IwAR2DRSdv-ZWM469eJmFb7vlHMjHKClnV6K53EN0JAodsJ9dcZzYVSu3dzTg
Tonia Sagaribay, an aunt taken too soon in September. https://twitter.com/AnimeGamingLift/status/1328609979083804672?s=19
Maria Magdalena Flores, Maggie as she was known, was a wife, a mom and grandmother, and known to her community as a woman of faith and service.
