SAN ANTONIO — The community is gathering this weekend to celebrate the life of 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos.
The search for Camila, who was last seen alive on Christmas Eve, ended tragically with the discovery of her remains this week.
The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation will hold a memorial and celebration of life on Saturday at Wildhorse Sports Park located at 9779 Mustang Farm.
From 5 to 8 p.m. the community gathering and prayer will be held as well as a balloon release at 6 p.m.
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The Foundation is announcing a collaborative fundraising effort organized in direct partnership with Camila’s father to oversee funeral and related expenses.
In addition, the Foundation will permanently honor Camila through its national Trees for Peace Youth Gun Violence Memorial. A memorial tree will be planted in her name within the Davy Crockett National Forest in Texas.
You can donate directly to the Camila Olmos Memorial Fund here.