GoFundMe Maria Never Made It Back Home

ORANGE COUNTY, CA. (THECOUNT) — GoFundMe Maria Never Made It Back Home:

Maria Del Refugio Mora, of Santa Ana, California, has been identified as the 36-year-old mother of three children, fatally shot Saturday in Santa Ana.

Mora, 36, was fatally shot in the crossfire meant for two teenagers who were running from a drive-by shooting near 1473 S. Main Street in Santa Ana, authorities said.

Via GoFundMe:

Hi, I’m writing this on behalf of Ramiro and his family, we received the unfortunate news that Maria, my cousin passed away which was such a devastating moment. Such an unexpected, unfair and young death. She left behind her husband and her 3 underaged kids (between the ages of 3-15.) She was a loving wife and mother who adored them so much. Nobody deserved this. On Sunday December 4th around 4-5pm she went out to buy food for her kids and while leaving the liquor store on Edinger and McFadden these two suspects from a white sedan started shooting at these two teenage boys who were walking, as they ran into the parking lot structure, Maria was struck by the bullet in her torso area, left critical instantly on the ground. These two teenagers were not injured, just her who took the unfortunate hit. Paramedics and the police were called and showed up to help but she was very critical all the way up until Friday, December 9th where she was pronounced dead, fighting for her life. She never made it back home to her kids. They didn’t even get to say goodbye. So I ask anyone for some help in anyway possible, whether you make a small donation or share this post we are all very appreciated. Anything helps. It is very sad news to us all, as she was a part of our family and so close to the holidays which will never be the same. They just need your support. I hope that you all have a blessed rest of your days and thank you so much ahead of time. We will miss her greatly. May you rest in peace cousin.

Hola, escribo esto en nombre de Ramiro y su familia, recibimos la lamentable noticia de que María, mi prima, falleció, lo cual fue un momento tan devastador. Una muerte tan inesperada, injusta y joven. Dejó atrás a su esposo y sus 3 hijos menores de edad (entre 3 y 15 años). Era una esposa y madre amorosa que los adoraba mucho. Nadie se merecía esto. El domingo 4 de diciembre alrededor de las 4 a 5 de la tarde salió a comprar comida para sus hijos y mientras salía de la licorería en Edinger y McFadden, estos dos sospechosos de un sedán blanco comenzaron a dispararles a estos dos adolescentes que caminaban, mientras corrían hacia el estructura del estacionamiento, María fue alcanzada por la bala en el área del torso, quedando crítica instantáneamente en el suelo. Estos dos adolescentes no resultaron heridos, solo ella quien recibió el desafortunado golpe. Los paramédicos y la policía fueron llamados y se presentaron para ayudar, pero ella estuvo muy crítica hasta el viernes 9 de diciembre, donde fue declarada muerta, luchando por su vida. Nunca volvió a casa con sus hijos. Ni siquiera llegaron a despedirse. Así que le pido a cualquiera que me ayude de cualquier manera posible, ya sea que haga una pequeña donación o comparta esta publicación, todos estamos muy agradecidos. Cualquier cosa ayuda Es una noticia muy triste para todos nosotros, ya que ella era parte de nuestra familia y estaba tan cerca de los días festivos que nunca volverán a ser los mismos. Solo necesitan tu apoyo. Espero que todos tengan un feliz resto de sus días y muchas gracias de antemano. La extrañaremos mucho. Que descanses en paz prima.

At last check, Maria’s GoFundMe had reached over $17K of its $29K goal.

Geo quick facts: Orange County is a region in Southern California. It’s known for Anaheim’s Disneyland Resort, a huge complex of rides, restaurants and shops. Nearby, in Buena Park, is Knott’s Berry Farm, a large theme park. Cities with surf beaches include Huntington Beach, with its surfing museum. Newport Beach’s boat-filled harbor sits opposite Balboa Peninsula. Laguna Beach has tide pools and oceanfront Crystal Cove State Park – wikipedia.