After an 18-year-old student at Albuquerque Academy, Yasmine Lopez passed away, the town of Albuquerque is in deep sorrow. On Sunday, September 15, 2024, Yasmine, who had been reported missing earlier in the week, sadly passed away. Her classmates, friends, and family are in shock over her untimely passing.
Yasmine had just begun her academic career at the University of New Mexico (UNM), where she was pursuing her architectural passion. She had been a talented and committed student at Albuquerque Academy from middle school until she graduated from high school. She is remembered by her professors and peers as an exceptional student with a promising future who had a lot of imagination and promise.
One classmate said, “Yasmine wasn’t just academically brilliant—she was a kind and supportive friend.” “She was always willing to help others and had a strong passion for her dreams.”
The community has come together to express their love and sympathies in the wake of the tragedy. Yasmine’s positive influence on those around her is being reflected in the many tributes and fond memories that people are sharing about her.
“Yasmine was our light, and we are heartbroken by this loss,” her family said in a statement expressing their deep sorrow. We are grateful for all of the love and support we’ve had throughout this really trying period.
In order to aid Yasmine’s family with funeral fees and other bills, a GoFundMe campaign was started. Friends and community members who wanted to support Yasmine’s family at this trying time swiftly contributed to the effort. The family said, “Every contribution will help ease some of the burden.”
A memorial service honoring Yasmine’s life and commemorating her accomplishments and aspirations is being planned. “We are going to keep her spirit alive,” a family friend said. “She had a profound impact on so many lives, and we will all carry her memory forward.”
The loss of Yasmine Lopez is profound for the entire Albuquerque community as well as for her family. The tremendous affection and support they’ve gotten as they work through this sorrow is a testament to the long-lasting influence of her extraordinary life.
