Eugenio

Eugenio Quintanilla Sierra

April 4, 2025 – January 20, 2026 

Puebla, Mexico

Every ATRT journey is unique, yet every warrior leaves an indelible mark on this community. At Hope4ATRT, we are humbled to share the story of Eugenio that reminds us why we fight for every child facing this diagnosis. 

Diagnosed at just four months old in August 2025, Eugenio met unimaginable challenges with a resilience that touched every doctor, nurse, and family member who knew him. We invite you to read the reflections shared by his family below, honoring a life that was full of purpose, and joy.

En Memoria de Eugenio (Español)

Eugenio nuestro bebé fue diagnosticado con un tumor ATRT a los cuatro meses de edad, en agosto del 2025.

Su proceso atravesando la enfermedad estuvo lleno de retos muy complicados para su corta edad el pasó por dos cirugías importantes de resección de tumor nunca lograron quitar todo el tumor por la zona en la que estaba y lo que comprometía, múltiples procedimientos quirúrgicos, cirugías para colocar y retirar el catéter puerto, le colocaron una válvula de derivación ventriculoperitoneal, un reservorio de Omaya, varias punciones de líquido cefalorraquídeo, Pasó por muchas sedaciones para estudios de imagen tomografías y resonancias magnéticas, muchos piquetes para análisis y transfusiones, sanguíneas, quimioterapia intratecal y periférica estando cinco meses internado en terapia intensiva pediátrica, y aún así con todo esto que estaba viviendo nuestro bebé siempre tenía la mejor actitud, siempre sonriente, con una mirada única, la más bonita y especial.

Eugenio era muy fuerte, resiliente, alegre, con unas ganas enormes de vivir,era sin duda el bebé más valiente.

Eugenio tocó muchos corazones todas sus enfermeras y doctores y quien lo conocía lo amaban.

A Eugenio, le encantaba estar con su familia, principalmente con su hermano eran grandes cómplices y mejores amigos.

Nos costó un poco de trabajo la alimentación pero su papilla favorita era la de melón, la disfrutaba mucho.

Eugenio era un niño muy cariñoso, le encantaban los besos, los abrazos, que lo estuvieran cargando, haciéndole cariñitos, y teniendo siempre compañía en su cuarto, no le gustaba estar solito. Amaba escuchar música para dormir y que platicáramos con él.

Eugenio, tu vida estuvo llena de propósito, somos muy afortunados de qué llegaras a nuestra familia.

Te extrañamos siempre y te amamos con todo nuestro corazón

Hasta que nos volvamos a encontrar mi chiquito.

In Memory of Eugenio (English)

Eugenio, our baby, was diagnosed with an ATRT tumor at just four months old, in August 2025.

His journey through this illness was filled with incredibly difficult challenges for someone so young. He went through two major tumor resection surgeries , they were never able to remove it completely due to its location and the risks involved, he endured multiple surgical procedures to place and remove a port catheter, the placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt, and an Ommaya reservoir, he had several cerebrospinal fluid taps, and underwent many sedations for imaging studies such as CT scans and MRIs, there were countless needle sticks for lab tests and blood transfusions, as well as intrathecal and peripheral chemotherapy, he spent five months in the pediatric intensive care unit.

And even through everything he was facing, our baby always had the most beautiful attitude, always smiling, with a unique and radiant gaze, he has the most beautiful eyes we have ever seen.

Eugenio was incredibly strong, resilient, and joyful, with a deep desire to live, he was, without a doubt, the bravest baby.

Eugenio touched so many hearts, all his nurses, doctors, and everyone who met him loved him deeply.

He loved being with his family, especially with his brother. They were the best partners in crime and best friends.

Feeding was sometimes a challenge, but his favorite purée was melon, and he enjoyed it so much.

Eugenio was such a loving little boy. He adored hugs and kisses, being carried, gentle cuddles, and always having someone by his side in his room. He never liked being alone, he loved falling asleep to music and having us talk to him.

Eugenio, your life was full of purpose, we are so grateful that you came into our family.

We miss you always and love you with all our hearts.

Until we meet again, our little one.