Help with Ricky Pete's Funereal Costs
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Mr. Ricky Pete passed away in his sleep Friday morning, July 26th, after a long & tiresome fight. He was diagnosed with stage 4 emphysema (COPD) & every breath was a struggle. Ricky didn't tell anyone how sick he was until he called his daughter 6 months ago asking her to come stay with him. He'd just been put on Home Hospice Care & it was necessary for him to have someone there 24/7 at this point. He would lose his breath from something as simple as getting out of his recliner to walk 10 feet to use the bathroom. He began having panic attacks when he couldn't catch his breath, & unable to stay on his feet, he would fall & hurt himself, often. Oxygen deprivation would force his mind into a different reality where he would spend days & then weeks at a time unable to communicate or even be aware of his actions. There's been no time, or energy, for his daughter to provide any income during these last 6 months & thankfully they were able to cover the utility bills & groceries using the small check Mr. Ricky received each month, but just barely. There aren't enough funds left now to help with the cremation costs or memorial service.
It's not easy to ask for help; it's an embarrassing & humbling act but we're asking for your help now. If you could find it at all possible to donate.... Please know how grateful we are to you just for taking the time to read this now, regardless of whether or not you're able to contribute.
Thank you.
Organizer
Ashlie Pete
Organizer
Kenner, LA