'A Woman Whose Heart Was Nothing But Pure:' GoFundMe Started For Eliza Morales's Family

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — A GoFundMe has been launched to support the family of Eliza Morales, 30, who was brutally murdered in Downers Grove Monday. The GoFundMe remembers Morales, who was five months pregnant at the time of the attack, as "a woman whose heart was nothing but pure." She is survived by her husband and two-year-old daughter.

In the GoFundMe description, Moses Morales writes, "The loss of a beloved wife, daughter, and mother — along with her unborn child has left pain that words cannot fully express. your generosity is helping provide them with stability, care, and love as they face a future forever changed…"

He continues, "She came into our lives with a kindness that felt effortless. She was the type of person who would give the shirt off her back to a stranger. Her generosity wasn’t an act — it was her nature. Eliza was a devoted mother — gentle, patient, and fiercely committed to her family. The way she cared for her daughter, the way she supported her home, the way she loved without limits… it was a blessing to witness. She worked hard, not for recognition, but because she believed in building a strong, loving foundation for her family. Everything she did was rooted in love."

As of Friday, the GoFundMe had raised more than $130,000.

Family members expressed their gratitude for the donations made, writing, "Thank you for honoring her life and helping carry her loved ones forward."

Click the link to donate to the GoFundMe for Eliza Morales's Family.