Tragedy One Day Before Christmas: Young Hispanic Child Loses His Entire Family, All Have Passed Away

Dieguito: Child Loses Family and Now Fights to Recover

Families Face Devastating Loss

Community Supports Through Donations

An entire community in Houston has come together around the story of Dieguito, a 3-year-old boy who survived the accident that took the lives of his parents and older sister.

The crash, which occurred on December 20 when a driver was traveling the wrong way in Fort Bend County, left an irreversible mark on two families now facing a devastating loss.

As the little boy fights to recover in the hospital and continues undergoing surgeries, friends and loved ones are promoting a campaign to support him through this long medical and emotional process.

After the accident, the family seeks justice while Dieguito faces a long road to recovery

Hispanic child loses family in tragic accident – PHOTO: Gofundme

A Crash That Destroyed a Family

According to the Peña and Rodríguez families, Diego Peña, Lizbeth Rodríguez, and their daughter Camila died following the head-on collision.

Dieguito, the youngest, was the only survivor of the accident and remains under medical care as he begins a recovery process that is just getting started.

The GoFundMe campaign explains that the fundraising aims to cover medical expenses, funeral services, and immediate support for the relatives who are now caring for the child.

The full dedication, posted verbatim, reads:

“Hello, our names are Omar Peña and Christian Rodríguez, and we are creating this GoFundMe with broken hearts on behalf of our families, who have suffered an unimaginable loss. On the morning of Saturday, December 20, our siblings Diego Peña Jr. Zarate and Lizbeth Rodríguez Contreras were leaving a Christmas party with their two young children, Camila Alessandra Peña Rodríguez and Diego Gael Peña Rodríguez, when a driver traveling the wrong way crashed head-on into their vehicle. This tragic accident caused the sudden and devastating loss of both parents, Diego and Lizbeth, as well as their little daughter Camila, leaving Dieguito as the only survivor — a sweet and innocent 3-year-old boy who is currently hospitalized and facing a long road to recovery.”

A Family United by Love for Their Children

The text highlights that “Diego and Lizbeth’s world revolved completely around their children.”

Both worked extra hours to support their household and were proud to have purchased their first car and first home.

According to family members, Diego embraced fatherhood with total dedication, while Lizbeth cherished every second as a mother to Camila and Dieguito.

She was also a fourth-grade teacher at Metcalf Elementary School, where little Camila attended preschool.

The dedication recalls that Camila “had a contagious smile” and that one of her greatest joys was accompanying her mother to school and spending time in her classroom.

Her bond with Dieguito was inseparable, as was her admiration for her father, whom she loved to imitate while doing “projects” together.

An Uncertain Future for Diego Gael Peña Rodríguez after the accident

Child loses family in tragic accident – PHOTO: GoFundMe

The text continues:

“In an instant, Dieguito lost the people who loved him, protected him, and were his entire world. He is currently receiving medical care, will face surgeries, and continues fighting through his recovery process. Although he is surrounded by family members who love him deeply, the emotional and financial weight of this tragedy is overwhelming for the entire family. No family should have to plan funeral services for three loved ones while also worrying about medical care and the future of a surviving child.”

If you would like to make a donation to support him, please visit this LINK: GoFundMe!

The campaign details how the funds will be used:

• Hospital expenses and surgeries.
• Funeral services and memorials for the three deceased.
• Immediate financial support for those caring for the child.
• Ongoing assistance to provide long-term stability.

The Community Mobilizes

“Each donation will go directly toward Dieguito’s care and honoring the memory of Diego, Lizbeth, and beloved Camila.”

The message concludes with a call for solidarity and gratitude for the compassion shown during this painful time:

“Above all, we ask that you keep Dieguito and our family in your thoughts and prayers as we grieve, heal, and try to move forward one day at a time. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your compassion, generosity, and love. With gratitude,”

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Amid this irreparable loss, Diego Gael Peña Rodríguez’s story has become a call for empathy and community unity.

The response from hundreds of people offering support reflects how, even in the darkest moments, solidarity can open paths of hope.

As this young boy continues his recovery and his family faces unimaginable grief, every gesture of support serves as a reminder that they are not alone and that the community continues to hold them up step by step.

How do you think communities can better support families going through tragedies like this?

SOURCE: Gofundme