Rene Elamparo

Rene Elamparo

By Diane Hettrick

On Tuesday, May 16, 2017 former Shoreline resident Cathy Elamparo posted a plea for information about her brother, Rene Elamparo, who had not been seen since Sunday,

Rene was a former member of the Shorecrest Hip Hop team and a Shorecrest graduate.

Rene had last been seen between Lake Union Park and Westlake Ave N / Mercer St in Seattle between the hours of 9 and 10pm on Sunday May 14. Since that time he had not been back to his apartment or his job and his family had not heard from him.

Shoreline Area News readers, and the Elamparo's many friends and family spread the word, hoping that he would be found and would be well.

But it was not to be.

Here is the message that Cathy would like shared:

Dearest family and friends, 

With our heavy hearts, we are saddened by the loss of my dear little brother. Nene you are loved today, tomorrow and forever. 

Please respect my family's privacy at the moment. We will make an announcement about his memorial soon. 

In light of May National Mental Health month and of recent events, I'm sharing this information. Please share to friends and people you love. 

National Suicide Prevention
1-800-273-8255
It's Ok Not To Be Ok
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