Honoring Christian Ronaldo Guillen's Memory

As many of you may know, we lost Christian on Saturday, August 10th, 2024.

My name is Odelys, and I have been authorized by Christian’s mother, Marina Santana, to create this opportunity for us to come together and support the arrangements for his memorial. Although many of you from school knew me as his cousin—because that’s how we always introduced each other—the truth is, Christian was my childhood best friend. Our mothers were pregnant with us at the same time, just two months apart, and they became inseparable shortly after my mom walked into her hair salon one day.

Christian's passing has completely shattered the lives of those who knew him. He was truly the most solid, consistent and loving son, brother, partner, cousin, friend and so much more. I confidently told his mother that his memorial would be overflowing with the love and presence of those whose lives he touched. The church we grew up in has rallied behind her and although she has not asked for financial support, I expressed to her that there are so many people who would be honored to contribute towards the honoring of his memory.

Thank you in advance for your kindness and support. I will keep everyone updated as plans for his memorial unfold. ❤️

Rest in peace Christian Ronaldo Guillen. We love and miss you dearly.

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Como muchos de ustedes sabrán, perdimos a Christian el sábado 10 de agosto de 2024.

Mi nombre es Odelys y la familia de Christian me ha autorizado a crear esta oportunidad para que nos reunamos y apoyemos en los arreglos para su funeral. Aunque muchos de ustedes en la escuela me conocían como su prima —porque así siempre nos presentábamos— la verdad es que Christian era mi mejor amigo de la infancia. Nuestras madres estaban embarazadas de nosotros al mismo tiempo, con solo dos meses de diferencia, y se volvieron inseparables poco después de que mi madre entró a su salon de pelo un día.

El fallecimiento de Christian ha destrozado por completo la vida de quienes lo conocieron. Realmente fue un hijo, hermano, compañero, primo, y amigo sólido, consistente, amoroso y mucho más. Le dije con certeza a su madre que el servicio de su memoria rebosaría del amor y la presencia de aquellos cuyas vidas él tocó. La iglesia en la que crecimos se ha reunido alrededor de ella, y aunque su mamá no ha pedido apoyo financiero, le expresé que hay muchas personas para las cuales sería un honor contribuir a honrar la memoria de Christian.

Gracias de antemano por su amabilidad y apoyo. Mantendré a todos informados a medida que se desarrollen los planes para su servicio. ❤️

Descanse en paz Christian Ronaldo Guillén. Te amamos y extrañamos mucho.