It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Paloma Fabiana Guadalupe Foster — a mother of two and UC Berkeley student studying public policy with the intention to spend her life advocating for marginalized communities.
She died on June 21, 2026, at the age of 35, after a car crash on Interstate 580 near San Quentin. Her boyfriend, Shiloh, and 7-year-old son, Cairo, survived the crash. Her other son, Micah, AGE, was not in the vehicle.
Paloma was a devoted mother, beloved daughter, cherished partner, loyal friend, passionate advocate, and an inspiration to everyone fortunate enough to know her. She lived with extraordinary resilience, unwavering compassion, and a heart that never stopped believing in the power of love, service, and second chances…