Rubi Patricia Vergara was a proficient younger teenager who usually handcrafted presents for others and shared her musical abilities with many, household mates recounted at funeral companies held Saturday morning.
Vergara, 14, was a pupil at Plentiful Life Christian College in Madison, Wisconsin, the place she was shot and killed by a fellow pupil Monday. Trainer Erin West, 42, was additionally killed within the assault.
“She was a quiet, light spirit who cared deeply for others,” Metropolis Church lead pastor Tom Flaherty mentioned. “However Rubi additionally had a religion past her years.”
Vergara’s companies have been held at Metropolis Church, which is adjoining to the varsity. West’s funeral is about for Monday at Doxa Church in Madison, in accordance with her obituary.
Two different injured college students remained hospitalized Saturday in essential situation however have been steady, UW Hospital mentioned.
A household good friend, Daybreak Moris, spoke about Vergara’s compassion and empathy. Vergara made customized birthday playing cards for family members with digital paintings, origami and had began crocheting. Moris confirmed these within the congregation a small crocheted smiley face potato crafted by Vergara.
“She utilized a caring and inventive method to the whole lot she did,” Moris mentioned.
Vergara performed keyboard in a household worship band and will hear a tune and decide it up on the piano, Moris mentioned. As a singer, she had a particular expertise of harmonizing and “sang like an angel,” Moris mentioned.
Vergara’s aunt performed her niece’s favourite tune, “Shoulders” by for King & Nation, on the guitar through the service. Her uncle, Andy Remus, thanked the individuals of Madison for supporting his household this previous week.
Police say the shooter, 15-year-old pupil Natalie “Samantha” Rupnow, shot herself on the college and died at a Madison hospital. Police have mentioned she was involved with a person in California who authorities say was planning to assault a authorities constructing. Rupnow’s motivation for the assault stays a key a part of their investigation.
