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Sparta's Tristan Lozada Dies After Battle With Brain Cancer, 8

Tristan Lozada, an 8-year-old Sparta resident died after battling brain cancer on Monday, Oct. 28, according to his obituary from the Shook Funeral Home website.

Tristan Lozada.

Tristan Lozada.

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Tristan had moved to Sparta from Newark and enjoyed dancing, Halloween, and playing Roblox on his iPad, his obituary reads. He is survived by his parents, James and Monica,  his brother James and his grandparents Mercede, Luzmila and Victor, according to his obituary.

A fundraiser was set up to assist his family with expenses while he battled the cancer, which was diagnosed in August 2023. As of Wednesday, Nov. 13, almost $38,000 has been raised.

A funeral was held on Thursday, Oct.31 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark and he was interred at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington, his obituary reads.

To view his obituary, click here.

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