Help Us Give Our Beloved Daughter a Dignified Farewell

On 9 July 2026, our lives changed forever when we suddenly and unexpectedly lost our only child.

Maite was 7 years old. She was a happy, healthy little girl with no underlying medical conditions. When she first became unwell, we took her to the Emergency Department at Lakes District Hospital, where she was assessed and discharged home. Just a few hours later, her condition worsened, and we rushed back to the Emergency Department. Tragically, she passed away shortly after our arrival.

No parent ever imagines having to say goodbye to their child. As a young family living and working in Queenstown, we are now facing the unimaginable heartbreak of losing our daughter, along with the overwhelming financial burden of arranging her farewell.

The funds raised will go directly toward all funeral expenses. We live and work in New Zealand, but unfortunately we are not eligible for government assistance to help cover these costs.

Any contribution, no matter how small, would mean the world to our family during this incredibly difficult time. If you are unable to donate, sharing this page would also be a tremendous help.

To our Chilean, Latin American, and wider New Zealand communities, we humbly ask for your kindness, support, and prayers as we navigate this heartbreaking loss.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your compassion and generosity.