Of people, this time of year is extremely hard. Maybe especially so now. The covid19 pandemic has left millions of children across the World Without a parent or care giver. Andrea nakano is here with more on how bay area families who have lost loved ones are coping this time of year. Andrea . Reporter sarah, i spoke with one mother tonight, and she says the holidays are the worst. She lost her partner and father of her son in 2014, and she says life hasnt been the same sense. Every holiday, every fathers day, his dads birthday. His birthday, you know . The dad will never be there again. Reporter for the last eight years, lori valdez has dealt with the pain of losing a loved one. She attended a vigil where students were urging action on the Mental Health crisis in santa clara county. Its been really hard. My son has grown up without his dad. Hes cried many times. Still now, hell, like at random just shut down and start crying. I just want my dad. Reporter valdezless partner antonio died