Erick Marin—The community is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Erick Marin, who passed away recently. Erick, who was only 17 years old, was taken from his loved ones due to a gunshot wound. Known for his lively spirit, jokes, and ever-present smile, his untimely death has left a void in the hearts of those who knew him.
Anna Mendivil, Erick’s mother, shared her grief and memories on Facebook, expressing the profound loss felt by the family. "With tears in my eyes and my heart shattered into pieces, I’m sharing my baby’s GoFundMe account. He was doing so well, you guys. He kept asking, ‘Momma, aren’t you proud of me?’ and I would say, ‘Yes, pa, keep it up! It’s not that hard, huh!’ Man, when I tell you guys he was making a drastic change, I mean that. Only we know how hard he was trying. He died trying to pull his sister to safety."
In the tragic event, Erick passed away at the scene while his siblings, Sammy, Alenah, and Jesus, witnessed the incident. Despite Jesus’s attempts to stop the bleeding, it was too much. Anna’s heartfelt plea reflects the immense pain and grief the family is enduring. "It hurts so much to know I’ll never touch his face, I’ll never see those little green eyes, and he won’t ever kick my door open just to say, ‘I LOVE YOU, MOMMA!’ with a smile on his face."
Lisa Marie, Erick’s aunt, has organized a GoFundMe to help cover the funeral expenses and give Erick the memorial he deserves. As of now, $100 has been raised out of a $10,000 goal. Lisa Marie’s message on the fundraiser page reads, "We want to give Erick Marin the memorial he deserves, to honor his memory and say our last goodbyes. His life was taken from a gunshot wound. He was only 17 and full of life. He always had a joke and a smile on his face. We need to raise money to be able to afford the funeral service."
The outpouring of support on social media has been overwhelming, with numerous heartfelt messages and condolences shared by friends and family. Claudia Hernandez wrote, "I’m sorry for your loss, Ana! Can’t even imagine the pain. Sending you all of our love." Fabi Gonzalez expressed, "My condolences, amiga. My prayers are for you and your family." Hallie Lynn Emerson shared, "My heart is in absolute pieces for you; mothers were not meant to lose their babies."
Other messages include words of comfort and prayers from Ray Navarro, Vanessa De La Garza, Georgina Martin, Angelica Marin, Ofelia DelaTorre, and many more, highlighting the community’s shared sorrow and support for Anna and her family during this devastating time.
We are deeply saddened to learn of Erick Marin’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Short Summary of Erick Marin
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Erick Marin |
| Date of Passing | 8/5/2024 |
| Fundraiser Created By | Lisa Marie |
| Goal Amount | $10,000 |
| Amount Raised | $100 |
| Purpose | Funeral expenses |
We pray for strength and peace for Erick’s family and friends. May his memory live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
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