'Loss is deeply felt': UC Merced soccer player dies, community mourns

MERCED, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A shot subordinate astatine UC Merced is being mourned by the community, pursuing his tragic passing.

UC Merced announced Tuesday that freshman Isaias Ruiz died. Following this news, the assemblage said helium was a cherished subordinate of the men's shot team.

He was a valued subordinate of our Bobcat family, and the nonaccomplishment is profoundly felt crossed our campus. Our hearts are with his family, friends and those who knew and loved him. 

A GoFundMe supporting Ruiz's household pursuing his decease states that helium was a cherished son, brother, person and household member.

It's stated that they privation to grant him with "the beauteous and respectful farewell helium genuinely deserves."

"Any contribution, large oregon small, is profoundly appreciated and volition assistance america observe and retrieve a beingness that meant truthful overmuch to each of us," it states connected the GoFundMe.

To donate to the GoFundMe, click here.