In loving memory of Chef Derrick Jones

**Donations are now closed- Thank you so much to everyone who donated!**

As we are nearing Derrick's services this coming Monday, we've decided to close the GoFundMe Sunday evening. We will be having a few Cafe Luxo specials in his honor so if you have the opportunity, please stop by. Thank you so much to everyone who has kindly donated so far and all the loving words and gestures as we all come together and mourn such a heartbreaking loss. It's moments like this when we can see what makes Pixar such a magical place. We're more than colleagues, we truly are like a family.

It is with a heavy heart that we share the devastating news of the loss of our former colleague and family member Derrick Jones. For 10 years Chef Derrick poured his heart and soul into every dish he created for us here at Pixar. He meant so much to our Culinary Family and to so many at the studio. More than filling our bellies every day he filled our hearts with so much love and laughter.

There are little words that could truly convey the sentiment of his loss. Spending so many years so many hours together, it's impossible to not feel like we lost such a shining star.

In the wake of this tragedy, we would like to show support to his family in any way we can. We know that no amount of money can heal the hurt and void we all feel, but it will at the very least help his family cover some of the expenses during this unexpected and sudden loss. Whatever is left will go to his loving grandparents who as most of you know were his biggest culinary inspiration.

Thank you for your support, thoughts and prayers. If you could kindly leave a message, I would love to make a book filled with all your love to give to his grandparents.