A star soccer player at New Mexico State University has been found dead in her home just days after celebrating her 20th birthday.
Thalia Chaverria, a junior at the state college, was found unresponsive around 7am Monday at her residence on El Dorado Court in Las Cruces, NM.
Dan Trujillo, a public information officer with the Las Cruces Police Department told DailyMail.com on Wednesday that ‘we have no reason to believe her death is suspicious, or the result of criminal activity or foul play.’
School officials were devastated and saddened to learn about Chaverria’s death, calling the young soccer star ‘an amazing young woman.’
The university’s director of athletics, Mario Moccia, confirmed the talented player’s death in a statement on Tuesday. ‘Yesterday, we lost an amazing young woman, and we are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of a member of our Aggie family,’ Moccia said.
‘Thalia had a vibrant personality and those who were fortunate enough to spend time with her knew she had a bright future ahead of her.’
A spokesperson at New Mexico State University did not disclose the cause of the young woman’s death, but said an autopsy is pending, according to the Las Cruces Sun News.
Thalia Chaverria, a junior at the state college, was found unresponsive at her residence on El Dorado Court in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Chaverria played an integral role in helping the university’s women’s soccer team earn its first conference title in history
School officials were shocked and saddened to learn about Chaverria’s death and were still coming to terms with it. The , calling the young soccer star ‘an amazing young woman’
Chaverria played an integral role in helping the university’s women’s soccer team earn its first conference title in history.
She started in 20 games and recording two assists. She finished her sophomore campaign fourth in total minutes played, Fox News reported.
Before her tragic death, she was entering her third season as a defender for the Aggies.
‘The New Mexico State community is very tight-knit, and this tragedy is felt throughout,’ Moccia added.
‘Our most sincere thoughts and prayers go out to Thalia’s family and friends in this time of mourning.’
Head Coach Rob Baarts was shaken by the young athlete’s sudden passing.
‘The sudden loss of Thalia has completely rocked our Aggie soccer families’ world,’ Baarts said in a statement.
‘T was an inspiration and rock to this team. She will be missed but not forgotten. Her spirit will be with us everyday, on and off the pitch. I will always love you T!
Dan Trujillo, a public information officer with the Las Cruces Police Department told DailyMail.com on Wednesday that ‘we have no reason to believe her death is suspicious, or the result of criminal activity or foul play’
Chaverria had turned 20 on July 2nd. She is survived by her parents, her two brothers and her fur babies. A GoFundMe has been organized to help bring the young man back to her home in Bakersfield, California and to pay for funeral expenses
Students held a private vigil on Tuesday night in remembrance of Chaverria and hung her number two jersey in the locker room. A tree will also be decorated with pictures in her memory.
Grief counselors were on site for the student-athletes at the Aggie Health and Wellness Center on the school’s campus.
On Tuesday, the Las Cruces Police Department posted details about the young woman’s passing with a photo.
They wrote: ‘The Las Cruces police and fire departments extended their heartfelt condolences to Chaverria’s family, teammates, friends and the entire New Mexico State community.’
By Wednesday afternoon, more than 800 people saw the post with many sending their heartfelt condolences and prayers to Chaverria’s family.
A GoFundMe was created by Sonia and Jayd Lugo, relatives of the young woman, in hopes of raising money to help bring her body home to Bakersfield, California where she is from and to pay for funeral expenses.
‘On the morning of July 10th Mandie and Lupe received a phone call no parent wants to ever get,’ Jayd Lugo wrote.
‘Thalia just turned 20 July 2nd. She was an amazing talented Soccer player for New Mexico State. She was a sister to her two brothers, a daughter and a loving dog mom to her fur babies.
‘She was loved by many. Her long beautiful curly hair and smile will forever be embedded in our memories.’
‘No one ever thinks or prepares to loose their child or the unexpected expenses.’
He added: ‘This is to help with it all and the transport of Thalia in New Mexico to get her back home to California and to help the family while they take this time to process. Anything will help at this time.’
As of Wednesday afternoon more than $26,000 was raised surpassing their initial goal of $15,000.
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