Help Justin Perez's Family

With a heavy heart we have been informed of Justin Perez’s passing on Monday, December 20th, 2021.

 

If you know Justin, then you have felt loved, uplifted, or belly laughed because of him. His work ethic and love for others was unmatched and now he is in need for us to show our love for his family.

 

Ever the entrepreneur, Justin started his own junk removal business this year with hopes of developing it into a long-term endeavor. On Monday evening, Justin was killed in a work-related accident operating some heavy machinery at a job site. Justin’s 15-year-old brother, Joseph, was at the scene and was able to call for help but as far as we know death was instantaneous. I know this news is hard to take–nothing prepares you for this kind of deep and sudden loss. Please keep his soul in your prayers. He was fond of the Dies Ire and In Paradisum prayers in particular. Our hearts especially go out to Joseph who is experiencing this loss intensely.

 

As you can imagine, the weight of all of this on his wife Petra, Petra’s family and Justin’s family is incredible. Justin and Petra’s parents have had the heartbreaking task of coordinating with the police, coroner, and comforting Justin’s siblings who have been deeply shaken by the loss of their oldest brother. Petra’s parents have been a steadfast rock beside her these first 24 hours, but she has a long road of healing ahead of her. Her 5-year-old son, Gio, almost 4-year-old daughter Imelda, almost-1-year-old daughter, Azelina, and the announcement of baby #4 have been sources of pure joy during this time, reminding us all of Justin’s impact as a wonderful and caring husband and father. This precious family is the reason we are starting this fundraiser.

 

The love you have shown the Perez family in various ways has given them a great head start but we want to take any burden we possibly can off their shoulders. If you are able to give monetary support, this blessing will make a huge impact on their family.

 

Funeral costs, every day financial responsibilities, and the care of Petra and Justin’s children now until baby #4 is properly introduced to the world is our main focus.

 

Please continue to keep Petra, Gio, Imelda, Azelina and baby #4 in your prayers as they navigate this new path. Also in your prayers, please remember the Perez and Johnson families. Thank you all for your support. What a blessing you are to them. As we learn more on this journey, especially funeral details, I will update you frequently.