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Celebrating the Life of Fredrick Lowe - Help Us Bring Him Home

$2,315 of $10,000 goal
Given by 27 generous donors in 2 days

Help us bring Fred home to the Philippines and celebrate his beautiful life with the dignity and joy he deserves.

Auckland

Details about his memorial: 💛 https://canva.link/heyfred 💛

Fredrick Henry Lowe, Fred, was 35 years old. A master of flavors, a lover of music, a seeker of beauty, and one of the most thoughtful and selfless people many of us have ever known. Fred had a rare gift for making everyone around him feel truly seen, whether through a perfectly curated cup of coffee, a meal cooked with quiet love, a carefully chosen gift, or a playlist made just for you.

Fred passed away unexpectedly on 13 April 2026 in Krabi, Thailand. He is deeply missed by his wife Trish, his parents, his sister Frances, his wider family, and the many friends whose lives he touched across the Philippines, Thailand, USA, and New Zealand.

We are raising funds to help cover repatriation costs from Thailand to the Philippines and give him the joyful celebration he deserves, at The Heritage Park, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, 23–26 April 2026, with coffee, music, food, and stories, just the way he would have wanted.

These costs include repatriation logistics, funeral and cremation services, and the memorial gathering for family and friends to celebrate Fred properly.

The immediate family are covering the majority of these costs. This fundraiser supports a portion of the total, every contribution, large or small, makes a real difference and means the world to our family.

Alternative transfer methods welcome, please reach out to Frances directly. Thank you for being part of Fred's story.

Frances Rickard's involvement (page creator)

Frances Rickard is Fred's older sister, coordinating all arrangements on behalf of his wife Trish and the Lowe family.

Use of funds

Funds will go toward international repatriation of Fred's remains from Thailand to the Philippines, funeral and cremation services at Heritage Memorial Park BGC, and the costs of hosting a four-day celebration and memorial of life for family and friends.

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Latest donations

Mika
Mika 27 mins ago
$50
Steve & Bo
Steve & Bo 28 mins ago
Fred, Trish and their dogs live across the hall from us in Bangkok. I would often see Fred out walking his pups and we always had a chance to chat. We will miss Fred and his warm smile.
$250
Ate Ayin
Ate Ayin 1 hour ago
I am grateful for the time we (Kuya Dindo, Kimi and Annika) got to spend with Didik. Growing up with you, I got to take care and play with you and Ces. Those were happy childhood moments we spent as cousins. Thank you for the joy you gave our entire family. We will deeply miss you Didik....
$200
John
John 5 hours ago
Sorry for your lost and condolences to you and your family
$50
Guest Donor
Guest Donor 6 hours ago
$50

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Created by, and paying to a verified bank account of, Frances Rickard on behalf of Fredrick Henry Lowe's Celebration of Life
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This campaign started on 21 Apr 2026 and ends on 5 May 2026.