Car Accident Victim, Sidonie Lubanda Funeral

We are devastated to hear of the tragedy resulting from a fatal car accident on Sunday, February 12th. Sidonie, a wonderful wife to Louis and mother of three amazing children (Karen, Ketshia and Janovic) was tragically killed in a car accident that also sent the entire Lubanda family to the hospital with multiple complex injuries, some that will require extensive surgeries.

We have known this family since 2020 when we sold our home in North Liberty, IA to them. They had moved to the United States eight years earlier and Louis and Sidonie had worked many long days and nights to fulfill what they said was the “true American Dream” when they bought their first home and moved their family of five out of a humble, 2 bedroom apartment. We were amazed by their humility, gratitude, and perspective on the chance to move into their first home. We have stayed in touch over the last three years, and always enjoy phone call visits with this incredible family. They have already taught their three children to find joy and gratitude in everything!

As the breadwinner of the family, and now facing the devastation of the loss of his wife and healing from his own injuries and including his children’s medical expenses, we would love to help Louis and ease the burden that comes from hospital and medical bills.

Share this fundraiser and please donate to this amazing family, their gratitude for life and all God has given them is palpable. They will be ever grateful for any generosity they receive.

The money raised will be sent to Louis’ brother-in-law and sister, Almeida Diakabana and Carla Elunba. They are caring for Ketshia and Janovic in Cedar Rapids and I have spoken with Louis to have his permission to send the money raised directly to them.

Donations can also be made Venmo to @Erica-Wilkinson-2 and I will make sure all proceeds go directly to Louis.

Locals to Iowa can also go into any Hills Bank locations and deposit money into the Louis Lubanda family account.

link to Sidonie’s obituary

https://gayandciha.com/tribute/details/4657/Sidonie-Lubanda/obituary.html#tribute-start