Helping a family in need

Hello everyone. My name is Natasha Lopez. With a heavy heart, I am updating the original post. Stephanie Croteau and her family became an extension of mine a few years ago.

On Monday, August 14th, 2023, the Croteau/Fairbanks/Serra family experienced the most unspeakable act of violence in their home. Everyone watched, waited and held their breath to find out what occurred. This is a day that has forever altered this family’s life. They will never be the same. On this day, Kim, wife, daughter, mother, grandmother and friend, was tragically stolen from her family and friends. Her life was taken while babysitting her three beloved grandchildren. Two of the children were also shot, and one child remains in critical condition, please pray for Aubrie! The other two children are physically stable but the impact this event has had on them goes far beyond physical injury.

Kim was a person that was both tough and caring. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her loved her for her sense of humor and her take no BS attitude. Kim’s laughter was contagious. Kim was so proud of her children and grandchildren. Kim would go to war for the people she loved, and she died doing so. Kim lives on through all of us, and we will remember her as a hero.

Michele the oldest grandchild is also a hero, she sprung into action during an event that would freeze a grown man in his tracks. She protected her siblings as best she could. She was also shot and is stable and being treated at a local hospital. No child should ever have to go through what these three children have survived. They lived through a real-life nightmare that no one could have predicted.

The community is being asked to come together to support the family. Money could never replace or erase the nightmare they are walking through, but it can help ease the financial burden. They need our help, they need our love and our prayers. Please consider donating, every little bit helps. The funds will be delivered to Stephanie to cover funeral expenses, memorial expenses, burial expenses, medical costs, and rehousing. Please Share