Our beloved mother recently passed away, leaving behind a family that loved her deeply and is now grieving the weight of that loss. She was a woman of quiet strength, who endured more than most and still managed to give love in her own way. She passed with her child by her side — the same child who has been caring for her alone through her illness, while working and raising children of her own. Any support, no matter how small, would be deeply appreciated by our family during this incredibly difficult time.