Asher Tenud Funeral Expenses

Life can change in an instant. On Christmas Eve, Asher Tenud was driving in Santa Maria, CA, where he lived when he lost control of his car and was tragically killed. Asher was 19 years old. He leaves behind his mother, father, and two brothers (Danielle, Ashley, Brook, and Bowie) in Portland, OR.

Asher was full of life and lived it on his own terms. He loved adventure and travel. An epic trip to Machu Picchu in junior high further fostered his wanderlust and a sense of kinship with the natural world. He spent the past two years traveling through Oregon and California until he settled in Santa Maria. He saw inequality in the world and selflessly sought to improve it through work with unhoused individuals and homeless animals. He truly loved all animals and found opportunities to spend time with them. When he was younger, he painted portraits of people's pets—portraits that owners discovered were quite representative of their pets, somehow bringing both the animal's appearance and personality to the canvas. Asher was a keen observer with a sharp wit—a trait that could be both hysterical and infuriating simultaneously for those around him. His friends also knew well the depths of his generosity, as well as his sense of fun. He leaves a vast space behind that will be impossible to fill.

Asher's mom and dad must now travel to Southern California to bring him home to Portland. His brothers will accompany them, supporting each other after this unfathomable loss and as they learn to navigate this new world without their son and brother.

Any and all donations will go directly to Asher's immediate family to help cover travel, funeral costs, lost time from work, and other related expenses.

With sincere gratitude, on behalf of the Tenud/Rhodes family (Ashley, Danielle, Brook, and Bowie).

Video of Asher