Yvette Pena, Bakersfield, CA—The family and friends of Yvette Pena are once again coming together, nearly 13 years after her tragic passing, to give her the final resting place she deserves. Yvette passed away in November 2011, and her family has now begun preparations to honor her memory with a proper burial and celebration of life in May 2025, which would have marked her 50th birthday.
Danielle Peña Gonzales, Yvette’s sister, has organized a fundraiser to help cover the costs of this long-awaited event. At the time of Yvette’s passing, Danielle, then only 26 years old, could not afford a larger funeral and had to settle for a small gathering at her home. Today, she is asking for the community’s help to ensure that Yvette’s ashes can be buried, and that her life can be celebrated in the way she deserved but never received.
Danielle’s heartfelt plea resonated deeply with many who knew Yvette, with close friends and community members offering words of support. Terra Morris shared on Facebook, “Take the time to read, share, and donate. Let’s all help make this happen and make it amazing because Danielle, Yvette, and their family deserve this.”
The family has faced tremendous difficulty, not only in coping with their loss but also with the added pain of public attention given to the person responsible for Yvette’s death. While the media focused on the individual who took her life, Danielle is working hard to shift the focus back onto Yvette’s legacy, ensuring that the attention now honors her memory instead.
Payments to support the burial and celebration of life can be made directly to Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary in Bakersfield, CA, under Yvette Pena’s name and contract number #044941010240. The community’s love and support have been key in helping the family move forward after all these years.
Our hearts and prayers go out to Yvette Pena’s family during this deeply emotional time. May Yvette finally rest in peace, and may her memory continue to bring comfort and healing to her loved ones.
Short Summary of Yvette Pena
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Yvette Pena |
| Date of Passing | November 2011 |
| Fundraiser Created By | Danielle Peña Gonzales |
| Purpose | Burial expenses and celebration of life |
| Location | Bakersfield, CA |
| Memorial Park | Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary |
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