Longford family ask for help following 'sudden' death of one-year-old boy

A family who had been living in Longford are "humbly" asking for help and support following the sudden loss of a one-year-old baby. 

Ravi Lucca Oliveira Santos, who was one year and four months old, passed away on January 3. He was laid to rest on Thursday, January 8 at Calvary Cemetery, Newcastle West, Co Limerick. 

Ravi suffered from sudden seizures and heart failure on December 21 and had been on life support over Christmas before passing away at the beginning of the year. 

His family, who are originally from Brazil, are now asking for support in covering the expenses from his funeral, which took place on January 8. 

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Ravi's mother, Danielle Lorryane Oliveira Moraes, moved from Brazil to Ireland in August of last year.

Ravi's grandmother, Cristiane, has lived in Longford for a number of years with her four sons.

They are all said to be part of the community.

Cristiane previously worked at Kilbeggan Organic Farm in Co Westmeath. She has asked for prayers from anyone who cannot contribute financially. 

According to Rip.ie, Ravi will be "deeply regretted" by his mother Danielle and father Ronaldo DaSilva Santos Junior, while also being "sadly missed" by his grandparents, uncles, aunts, family, and friends.

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A number of condolences from people have been posted on Rip.ie, with the majority coming from people in Limerick. 

"Deepest sympathies and condolences on the recent passing of Ravi. May he Rest in Peace," Niall Collins TD wrote.

"Deepest condolences to you all on the passing of Ravi. May his gentle soul rest in peace," a "grieving" Limerick mam said. 

"So sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy...may he fly with the angels for eternity..So very sorry," a dad from Limerick wrote.

To donate to Ravi's family's fundraiser, you can click here.