The late Juan Diego Rivera, a US Marine, tragically lost his life on June 21, 2024, during a car accident on his 25th birthday. His sister, Maggie Rivera, and the community are coming together to support his family during this heartbreaking time. Maggie, a realtor at Realty One Group, Modern Edge, is organizing a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for Juan’s funeral expenses.
Maggie Rivera shared the tragic news on Facebook, stating, "On June 21, 2024, I lost my brother Juan Diego Rivera to a fatal car accident. His death was sudden and unexpected, and we are asking friends and family to come together in these difficult times to assist our loving brother/son Juan Diego Rivera." She described Juan as an incredible person who always put his loved ones first, facing challenges with his head held high. "He was and will always be there for us, and we will keep him alive in our hearts," Maggie added.
The GoFundMe campaign, "Support for Juan Diego Rivera’s Family," has raised $950 of its $8,000 goal so far, with donations from Noe Ortiz ($150), Andrea Montenegro ($100), Connie Uribe ($500), Gisela Padilla ($100), and Marcella Liceaga ($100). Connie Uribe also shared her thoughts on Facebook, "Maggie Rivera, one of our Realtors at Realty One Group, Modern Edge, lost her brother Juan Diego Rivera, US Marine, yesterday during a tragic accident on his 25th birthday. We are humbly asking for a donation for the Rivera family to assist in funeral expenses during this difficult time. Thank you in advance and God Bless!"
Joe Juarez Jr. expressed his condolences, posting, "My prayers and condolences go out to Ms. Rivera during this difficult time. Amen."
The community’s outpouring of support highlights the impact Juan Diego Rivera had on those around him and the collective effort to help his family navigate this period of grief.
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