Destiny Saldivar spent her first Christmas without her husband Tadeo Francisco Villavicencio-Ramirez this year. His killer remains on the run.
Destiny was joined by other members of Tadeo’s family this week at a memorial in Remington Park on the southeast side of Colorado Springs. Photos of Tadeo alongside his friends and family sat next to a tree surrounded by flowers and lights. A smiling photo of Tadeo hung on the trunk of the tree for all to see as they walked by. A smile Destiny will never forget.
“He always made sure everybody was up and dancing and singing,” Destine recalled. “He did everything. I mean, he was the glue for everybody. He made sure everybody stayed together.”
Tadeo’s parents stood by Destiny’s side as she shared memories of her late husband.
“The only thing I can think of is just how grateful I am that I went to work six years ago to meet him,” Destiny explained.
Tadeo also leaves behind a 5-year-old son. Tadeo and Destiny had just purchased their first home last year. Now Destiny is a single mother and her cousin has created a GoFundMe to help her with expenses. Click here to give .