Veni's Funeral

Just days before Christmas, on December 23rd my parents were woken up to the coroner at their doorstep sharing the tragic news that their nephew was killed in a tragic car accident.  They couldn't believe it, because they just saw  him nearly a few hours ago. 

His name is Veniam (Veni) Palnikov and he was only 29 years old. He came to visit our sick grandfather from Russia. 

He was residing with my parent's and bonded with them the most in his last days. My parent's are in great distraught and I do not wish anyone to celebrate their Christmas with anything tragic like this. 

We celebrated Christmas making phone calls to the coroner's office, CHP, cell phone company, car insurance, funeral homes, and informing his loved ones that he is no longer with us. 

Veni leaves behind his amazing parents, two sisters and one brother who all reside in Russia.





We are to ship his body to Russia and are asking for your help and support with anything you can help with. 

Please keep the family and anyone who is greatly touched by this story in your prayers.  

Please cherish your loved ones, and don't take anything for granted. God is still alive and well even in our tough times.