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Cuban Father Passes Away in the US; Family Seeks Help to Bring Him Back to Cuba

Sunday, June 22, 2025 by Alex Smith

Cuban Father Passes Away in the US; Family Seeks Help to Bring Him Back to Cuba
Javier Ramos Arostica - Image © GoFundMe

A Cuban family is enduring an incredibly painful chapter following the unexpected death of Javier Ramos Arostica, a young father and husband originally from Casilda, Trinidad, in the province of Sancti Spíritus. He was living in Las Vegas, United States, at the time of his passing. His sudden departure has left his wife, Aniuska Boloy, without support or resources to manage the process of saying goodbye and repatriating his body to Cuba, where his mother is waiting to lay him to rest.

Javier, remembered by many as a joyful, hardworking man who cherished his family, leaves behind two young children and a heartbroken wife. Today, his loved ones are desperately seeking assistance to fulfill his final wish: to rest in his homeland, surrounded by his family.

"His mother on the island is frantic and unable to afford the costs of bringing him home. We urgently need help so they can say their goodbyes properly," explained close friends of the family. Social media platforms have been flooded with messages of solidarity, as friends and acquaintances express their deep sorrow.

"Words can't express how much you're loved, brother. May everything be light for you wherever you are," wrote Carlos Agramonte, one of the many friends who have shared moving tributes in his memory.

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to raise the necessary $7,500 to cover the repatriation and funeral expenses. So far, they have managed to collect just over $1,500, and every contribution, no matter how small, makes a significant impact.

The cause of his death has not yet been disclosed, leaving his family and friends with even more grief and uncertainty.

Key Questions on Repatriation and Support for Cuban Families

How can one help the Ramos Arostica family with repatriation costs?

Contributions can be made through the GoFundMe campaign set up to cover the costs of repatriating Javier Ramos Arostica's body and his funeral expenses.

Why is repatriating a body to Cuba so expensive?

The costs include international transportation, legal documentation, and funeral home services, all of which can be quite expensive, particularly for families without significant financial resources.

What are the emotional impacts on families unable to repatriate their loved ones?

Families experience added grief and distress when they cannot fulfill a loved one's final wish to return to their homeland, which can exacerbate the mourning process.

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