Support a family that lost their father to Covid19
Family, friends, and community,
On January 28, 2021, at approximately 12:30pm, our father Felipe Cruz Real passed away after a month long battle against Covid-19.
The death of my father came as a shock to all who knew him. At just 48 years of age, my dad left us with so much life, laughter, and love left to give.
I’d have to write a book to express how phenomenal my fathers spirit, heart, and impact on this earth was. He was such a kind soul that deeply cared for those around him. He was the jokester with an infectious smile that could turn anyone’s sadness into laughter. My papi always came to the rescue wether it was putting up the piñata for the kids bday party or installing an AC for the community. A hard worker who labored his way through this entire pandemic because providing for his family was always his priority. My papi was our families rock. He was all my mom, sisters, and I could ever ask for plus more. It’s why having lost him hurts so much.
My dad was in the ER for 6 days before going into the ICU. The last time we were able to speak to him he told us that everyday he woke up thinking of us. I’m sure this was the same thought lingering in his unconscious in the 22 days he fought in the ICU. But unfortunately his body wasn’t as strong as his spirit and was failing one organ at a time.
My papi immigrated to LA 21 years ago, always with the intention of going back to his beloved motherland. We never thought it’d be now and in these conditions. My dads last wish was to be laid down in the same place he would lay down his mother and father. Little did he know it’d be his mother and father burying him. I can only imagine the pain they will feel seeing their son after 20 years unable to hug, kiss, or talk to him.
My father lived 48 beautiful years. He laughed, loved, and lived his life to the fullest. And he was oh so loved by so so many. Im eternally grateful for the 22 years of life he gifted me, the 16 years of life he gifted Esmi, and the 14 years he gifted Brisa. For loving my mother for 25 years and for so much more. But we find peace in knowing that my God-loving father is rejoicing in paradise with God.
COVID has made the travel&burial process a long and expensive one. As we struggle with accepting this new reality, our family would appreciate any kind of support. We know that these are tough times for everyone so even if it’s only a dollar or a share, we’re grateful. We love you all, and wish everyone of you a healthy new year, thank you.