Community coming together for Rhode Island man after wife dies during childbirth

Sometimes life can change in the blink of an eye and happy moments can turn tragic.

Carlos Andrade of Cumberland has recently suffered an unimaginable loss. His beloved wife, Hiroko Takagi, passed away over the weekend due to complications during childbirth, leaving behind not only a newborn in the NICU, but also their 4-year-old daughter, Emi.

Takagi was described as an incredibly sweet woman who loved being a mother.

This tragedy has left Carlos and his girls in a difficult situation, both emotionally and financially.

A friend of Carlos, Matt Goodier, created a GoFundMe fundraiser to aid with the cost of medical care and funeral expenses.

“I am asking for your help to support Carlos and his children as they navigate this painful journey. Every contribution, no matter how small, will make a difference and help ease the burden during this incredibly challenging time. Please consider donating and sharing this message with others who might be willing to help. Let’s come together to show our love and support for Carlos and his little ones during this difficult time.”

The fundraiser has raised nearly $14,000 as of this writing.

Services for Hiroko have yet to be announced.