It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the tragic and untimely passing of Sandra Marisol Fuentes, who died on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Berlin, New Hampshire, at the age of 39. Marisol’s life was stolen in an act of senseless domestic violence, a painful reminder of the shadows that often hide behind closed doors.
Marisol was more than a victim—she was a light in the lives of everyone who knew her. A beloved daughter, friend, neighbor, and colleague, she worked side by side with her family at La Casita, the vibrant and welcoming restaurant on Hillside Avenue that served as a hub for her Berlin community. Her kindness, warmth, and quiet strength made La Casita more than a restaurant—it made it home.
Those who knew Marisol speak of her gentle nature, her loyal friendship, and the love she had for her community. Her friends describe her as thoughtful, hardworking, and full of quiet grace. To them, her loss is not just personal—it is unimaginable.
Chrissy Grant wrote,
“The devastating aftermath of domestic violence leaves behind more than grief—it leaves behind shattered lives, stolen futures, and an aching community trying to make sense of the unimaginable… Even without knowing her, I feel the weight of this loss deeply.”
Brooke Bardeen, one of Marisol’s closest friends, shared through tears:
“I am in complete and utter shock, disgust, and grief… For the people that knew her, loved her—please pray for the soul of Sandra Marisol Fuentes. Let her rest with dignity, truth, and peace.”
Marisol’s life was filled with love, even if it was also burdened by pain she never deserved. She leaves behind not just her grieving family, but an entire town that mourns her with broken hearts and a solemn vow: to speak up, to protect, and to remember.
We must honor Marisol not only in memory, but in action. In her name, we are reminded that silence can be deadly, and that no one should endure violence behind closed doors.
She deserved safety.
She deserved love without fear.
She deserved to grow old surrounded by her children, her friends, and the food and laughter of La Casita.
Instead, we gather in mourning—with candles, with prayers, with fierce love—and we carry her story forward so that no other family suffers the same loss in silence.
Marisol Fuentes will be remembered for her compassion, her quiet courage, and the joy she brought to others. Her story does not end here. It continues in every voice that dares to speak up and every hand that reaches out in love.