Brenda Sanchez-Unexpected Death of Loving Father

Jay was a beautiful, loving and big hearted soul. Jay was a devoted man to his sweet family with Brenda and their 6 kids they had between them.


A few days ago Brenda and their children lost their beloved partner and father to suicide. No one in the family realized that behind Jay’s infectious personality was so much pain, and it is this haunting thought that will forever remain  with them.  He was hard working, caring, and always had a smile that was so gentle; he touched the lives of many and to lose him in such a way is an absolute shock and tragedy that will haunt us all forever.

For Brenda and the children loosing their father and partner so quickly and unexpectedly has left us in absolute shock and despair.  The life they were all building together has been stolen from them and Brenda is now faced with raising 4 children as a single mother.



Through this page we not only want to support our dear friend, but bring light to the suicide epidemic. The pain of the daily impact of Jay’s loss is so real, and the agony dealing with the reality of their Daddy being gone, the countless unanswered questions, and the acceptance that their lives will be lived without Jay forever, is something our friend and her little family will feel forever.

 Knowing that his children will never know the joy of running down the hall when daddy gets home, and good daughters will never have their father walk them down the isle, breaks all our hearts in the most indescribable way.  Lives are often built with the outlook that both parents will be there to provide for the family, and funeral costs are something that no family plans for especially at such a young age.

Jay didn’t have any life insurance and now this  sweet family is faced with the costs of an unexpected cremation, a memorial, counseling, cost of living as now the household income is significantly reduced and being able to get through this holiday season and providing some Christmas presents for the children.  Anything left over will help in supporting Brenda and her children both now and in the future. 

 We would so appreciate if you could share this page with the hope that Brenda’s story is met with compassion, understanding and abundant generosity.  We would also like to draw light to the issue of suicide and hope that this page reaches someone who may be feeling like there is no hope and we would like to let you know that there is.  Suicide is a permanent solution to an often temporary problem and your life has so much value and purpose so we encourage you to speak to someone who can help you navigate your journey.  There is hope…. We promise. Suicide prevention hot line [phone redacted]