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Alexandria Teen Found Dead Loved Playing Guitar, Starbucks: Loved Ones
Support was mounting for the family of a 16-year-old Alexandria boy found dead this week.
Yonathan Vasquez Méndez, an Alexandria City High School freshman, was found dead at home Tuesday, May 2, according to school officials and NBC Washington.
A GoFundMe launched for the Vazquez Mendez family had raised more than $,600 as of Friday, May 5.
"Yonathan was a son, brother, cousin, nephew, friend, and most importantly a child of God," the page reads.
"He dedicated his time and life to Jesus Christ alongside his family and played the guitar in his congregation. During his free time he lo…
Steven Humphries Of Triangle Dies, 31
Steven Humphries of Triangle, VA died on April 21, 2023. He was 31 years old.
"Those who knew Steven, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives," his obituary reads. "He brought much laughter and joy to everyone he met, and he will be missed tremendously."
Born in Woodbridge, Steven grew up in Triangle and went on to live in Colorado before returning to Triangle in 2022.
A GoFundMe account launched in an effort to aid his wife, Bri, had raised more than $7,800 as of Wednesday, May 3.
A Celebration of Life will be held on May 6, at Abundant Life Assembly of God Church in…
Krisi DeGregori Of Northern VA Dies, 46
Kristina DeGregori, of northern Virginia, died on April 21, 2023. She was 46 years old.
Affectionately known as Krisi, she was preceded in death by her fiance, Alejandro Grenado.
According to her obituary, Krisi graduated from the University of Alabama, Birmingham in 2001, after graduating from Chelsea High School in 1996. Krisi's Facebook page shows she lived in Alexandria.
"She touched lives in so many ways, teaching us to be strong and patient, and always encouraged charity," her obit reads.
"A unique and genuine person, Krisi was like a candle that lit up our hearts with love, ha…
Virginia Mom Dies In Labor With Twin Boys, Family Left Grieving
Support is surging for the family of a Virginia mom who died in labor with twin boys.
Nicole Richard leaves behind her husband, Kevin, and their four sons.
More than $161,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe for the family as of Tuesday, April 25.
In a Facebook post penned Thursday, April 20, Kevin said Nicole suffered clotting that required immediate open heart surgery. While the clots were removed, there were other issues that couldn't be fixed, Kevin said.
"She truly was in the best hands and the doctors provided her with a least a fighting chance, which, given the severity of the ci…