After several hours of fighting for his life after suffering a heart attack, the migrant from Matagalpa was declared brain dead in Arizona, United States Wilfredo Calero Zeledonthis was reported by the family, through his sister, Eva María Alonso.
“On Monday (May 8) while at work, he had a heart attack that caused an aneurysm (collapse of a vein in the brain),” the young woman wrote on her social media, describing her brother as “a wonderful son who touched the lives of those around them.”
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According to Eva María, her brother “dedicated his life to being an excellent son, brother, father and friend, that included his love for all his loved ones. He was a fighting, affectionate, kind and happy boy ».
Devastated with a sad end
The unfortunate family is devastated. “I will never really know the impact or the reach that Wilfredo had for everyone in this world, but I know that anyone who knew him knew that he was full of life and a lot of love to give, that he always had a laugh and that he could brighten up any room in the world. to come in,” his sister wrote.
Other family members preferred not to express words, although they agreed that they are “inconsolable by this news.”
In the midst of the pain they are going through, they also reported that they want to see him for the last time and that his remains rest in his homeland. “We want to say goodbye to him on his land and with his family and friends, as he deserves, to honor his memory,” they said. But the problem is the same as that faced by hundreds of families who lose a loved one in another country; the money to repatriate him, so they have started a campaign to raise funds.
Friends of the family revealed that they are requesting help from the population to cover repatriation expenses and his funeral. “We need to raise approximately 20,000 dollars, with God’s help it will be possible,” they said.
With that objective, the Claudia I Prokop platform has organized a fundraising plan. So far there have been 65 people who have donated money, reaching almost 6 thousand dollars raised. Once they reach the finish line, the remains of the young Wilfredo Calero Zeledón will return home.
Who wants to help is available the following link: https://gofund.me/c30dacf8
