The late Erik Trejo was from Mesa, Arizona. The community and his family are struggling to prepare his burial, making this news devastating. Erik’s sister, Selena Trejo, is fundraising for his funeral. She has described their struggle due to the suddenness of his passing.
For her brother’s burial, Selena Trejo created a GoFundMe campaign. Raising $5,000 is her goal. "It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share this news with all of you. My little brother, Erik Trejo, unexpectedly passed away this past Sunday, June 23," Selena explained on the fundraiser page. "We ask that if there are any donations you can give to put towards putting my brother to rest, it would be greatly appreciated."
Erik Trejo was remembered as "the most joyful, sweetest soul out there. Our gangster, and overall the protector of the family. Erik was definitely the life of the party with that enlightening soul and smile."
The family is still in disbelief and trying to cope during this unreal time. "Thank you for all your words and prayers; we are still in disbelief. My mom and family are still trying to get things together during this unreal time," Selena shared.
The community has rallied around the fundraiser, with many people sharing their condolences and memories on Facebook. Selena Trejo, with La Kassiee and Viri Trejo, expressed, "Anything helps lay my brother to rest."
Despite the individual pain, this fundraising effort shows the necessity for collective togetherness in crises. It also illustrates the often overlooked issues families face when dealing with unexpected loss.
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