The Saenz children need their village…

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we make known Crystals ex husband, Benjamin Saenz, was murdered on August 28, 2023.

Ben was the father of Crystal Saenz’s 5 beautiful children. Julian (12), Christopher (11), Gabriela (7), Luis (5), Felix (4).

Words cannot begin to describe the emotions their family is feeling. The children and their mother are in complete shock, sad, and confused. I cannot imagine the emotions and future difficulty the children face as they grieve the loss of their father.

Nothing can prepare a mother to have to tell her children they would never see their father again.

“It was the absolute hardest thing I’ve ever had to do as a mother, to look into those sweet innocent eyes and break their hearts and take away a piece of their childhood. My heart is breaking for all of our children.“ - Crystal

Ben’s passing was tragic and unexpected for the Saenz children and family. Ben and Crystal had been separated and co-parenting their five children with shared/equal custody and financial responsibility. Those of you who knew the family knew it wasn’t easy for them.

As the family has been grieving, many close friends and loved ones have shown their support by reaching out and sending their condolences. It has been so greatly appreciated. We decided to build this page in order to assist with the many costs that accompany the sudden costs of raising Crystal and Ben’s children without their father... The family thanks you all so much for the continued support and arrangement details will be released soon.