Eder Samir Galindo Ramirez was the 15 year old son of Alvaro Galindo and Blanca Ramirez of Arcata. He was born in San Bernardino on March 8, 2007, and moved with his family to Arcata in 2015. He instantly fell in love with the beauty and fresh air of Humboldt.

Eder attended Pacific Union School in Arcata from 2015-2021. He was very proud to be able to graduate while he was struggling with cancer and dealing with the many therapy sessions in San Francisco. He was a freshman at Arcata High, where he played football and basketball. Eder was a very loving, strong, and dedicated young man who was very committed and focused on his studies as he cared for school very much. Eder and his family sincerely appreciated all the support he received from his classmates, teachers, and staff at Pacific Union and Arcata High School.

Eder loved his family very much, especially his Mom, Dad and four brothers, Axel, Andy, Emir, and Yazid. He always enjoyed playing video games and board games with his brothers. He had a particular spot in his heart for Luna and Chase, his cats. Eder also loved spending time with his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

After a year and eight months, on May 15, 2022, Eder lost his battle to cancer. He fought very hard every day with a smile on his face. The Galindo Ramirez Family thanks everyone at UC San Francisco and Mad River Hospitals for all their help during Eder’s cancer treatment. Thanks also to Hospice of Humboldt for their care during Eder’s last days.

His family and friends will truly miss him, and all your ongoing support and accompaniment is greatly appreciated during these difficult times. Heaven has gained an angel, rest in peace.

The viewing will be on Friday, May 20 from 5-7 p.m. at Paul’s Chapel in Arcata, with the Rosary from 6-7 pm. The Funeral Mass will be at St. Mary’s Church on May 21 at 10:30 a.m. After mass, the burial will be at the Greenwood Cemetery in Arcata.

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Eder Samir Galindo Ramirez era el hijo de 15 años de Alvaro Galindo y Blanca Ramirez de Arcata. Nació en San Bernardino el 8 de marzo 2007, y se mudó con su familia a Arcata en 2015. Se enamoró instantáneamente con la belleza y el aire fresco de Humboldt.

Eder asistió a Pacific Union School en Arcata de 2015 a 2021. El estaba muy orgulloso de poder graduarse mientras luchaba contra el cancer y lidiaba con las muchas sesiones de terapia en San Francisco. Era estudiante de primer año en Arcata High, donde jugaba football y baloncesto. Eder era un joven muy cariñoso, fuerte y dedicado, muy comprometido y enfocado en sus estudios ya que se preocupaba mucho por la escuela. Eder y su familia apreciaron sinceramente todo el apoyo que recibió de sus compañeros de clase, maestros, personal de Pacific Union y Arcata High School.

Eder amaba mucho a su familia, especialmente a su mamá, papá y cuatro hermanos, Axel, Andy, Emir y Yazid. Siempre disfrutaba jugando videojuegos y juegos de mesa con sus hermanos. Tenía un lugar especial en su corazón para Luna y Chase, sus gatos. También le encantaba pasar tiempo con sus abuelos, tías, tíos, primos y amigos.

Después de un año y ocho meses, el 15 de mayo 2022, perdió la batalla contra el cáncer. Luchó muy duro todos los días con una sonrisa en su rostro. La familia Galindo Ramirez agradece a todos en los hospitales de UC San Francisco y Mad River por toda su ayuda durante el tratamiento contra el cáncer de Eder. Gracias también a Hospice de Humboldt por su cuidado durante los últimos días de Eder.

Su familia y amigos realmente lo extrañarán, y todo su apoyo continuo y acompañamiento es muy apreciado en estos tiempos difíciles. El cielo ha ganado un ángel, descanse en paz.

La vista será el 20 de mayo de 5-7 p.m. en Paul’s Chapel en Arcata, con el rosario de 6-7 p.m. La misa funeraria estará en la iglesia de St. Mary’s el 21 de mayo a las 10:30 a.m. Después de la misa, el entierro será en el cementerio de Greenwood en Arcata.

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