The late Fernando Calderon was from Elkhart, Indiana. He tragically lost his life in a car accident on Saturday. The community and his family are mourning his unexpected death and are working to arrange his funeral and honor his memory. Fernando was a 26-year-old full of life, known for his kindness, laughter, and genuine friendship.
Fernando’s family, including Manuela Vargas-Popoca and Sandra Calderon, have organized a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the funeral expenses. They are seeking to raise $12,000. The fundraiser notes, "The Calderon family has unfortunately lost their son Fernando in a car accident Saturday. To have known Fernando is to have known kindness, laughter, and genuine friendship. Any help is appreciated."
The visitation will be held on Monday, July 8th, from 4 pm to 7 pm at D.L. Miller Funeral Home in Bangor. A mass in his honor will take place on Tuesday, July 9th, at 11 am at Inmaculada Concepcion in Hartford, followed by his burial at Watervliet Cemetery (Fairview Memorial Cemetery).
On Facebook, Rosalinda Muñoz urged people to support the family, writing, "Please consider helping out by either contributing to the GoFundMe attached or keeping the family and friends of Fernando Calderon in your thoughts and prayers." Angela Burd also expressed her condolences, stating, "I couldn’t do much but I did what I could. Thinking of his family and friends."
This devastating loss has brought the community together, highlighting the impact Fernando had on those around him and the need for collective support in times of tragedy.
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