Scarlett Estevez

Scarlett Maria Estevez was my baby sister. She was born June 14, 1989 when I was 7 years old. I prayed every day for a sister and when she was finally born, prematurely at 6 months gestation, she passed away 2 days later due to complications during birth. My mother had placenta previa, she hemorrhaged and didn't get a chance to see her while she was still alive. I blamed myself. I thought I was selfish in praying for a sister. All of these years I wondered what had happened to her.  My mom told me that my step-father did not have the money to bury her.  I miss her every day.  I named my youngest daughter after her aunt, who would have been 27 years old now. I am thankful to have finally found her thanks to my husband who knew about Hart Island and I hope to be able to give her a proper burial, with a named tombstone sometime soon.  I love you Scarlett. Your sister. LY