Stephanie Duarte's Memorial Fund

On behalf of the Duarte family and with their permission, I am setting up a GoFundMe to help support the family with unexpected costs associated with this tragedy. I am one of Stephanie's close friends from High School that has been close to the family and the incidents that have transpired this week. 

On July 12th, Stephanie Duarte passed away. Stephanie's passing was tragic and unexpected, leaving us all shocked that a beautiful, young angel would have her life cut short. Stephanie was a bright spark in the world and will be deeply missed. Those of you who knew Stephanie knew how contagious her energy and ambition was. Stephanie has left lasting impressions on many of us with the pure joy and love she carried with her and she will forever be remembered in our hearts and souls.

Stephanie received her Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Human Biology from the University of Californian, San Diego. To further her career in patient care and hospital administration, she was pursuing a second Bachelors Degree in Nursing. She was in the midst of her a bright and promising future.

In the spirit of helping the family in any way we can, I am setting up this GoFundMe. If you would like to lend support, please feel free to contribute to this page and all the money will go to the family to help pay for unexpected costs for Stephanie.

Please share your memories and feelings for Stephanie below as it will help the family cope.