Ariyana Renee Martinez

Ariyana Renee Martinez, 14, affectionately known as “Ariy” and “Boss Girl” passed away June 1, 2025. A lifetime Puebloan, she was born April 22, 2011. She is preceded in death by; her grandpa, Richard Martinez; Pampo, Mike Valdez; uncle, Antonio Martinez; auntie, April “Sissy” Martinez.

 Ariy enjoyed drawing, music, and camping. She adored Hello Kitty, and was a huge Broncos Fan. Ariy’s nails always sparkled, she loved to get her nails done. She loved to travel with her family and friends, she especially enjoyed her cruise to the Bahamas on the “Big Boat”. For such a young age she was well traveled visiting many places and creating numerous memories.

She had a passion for dancing.  At the age of 4, she began dancing at R & R Dance Studio. At R & R her friends became family, and she truly loved every aspect of dancing. A very special thank you to Robbin, Nicki, Miss. Chris and her dance family for always believing and encouraging her to shine as the star she is.  

Ariy attended her first concert in September, a birthday gift to see Kane Brown and she couldn’t stop talking about it.

Ariy was such a caring, loving, bossy, full of life girl. She was very in touch with her faith. She always kept the faith. She was a Tik Tok queen and the best big sister. She loved to argue, but it was always out of love.

Ariy leaves to cherish her memory; her mother, Alysia (Anthony) Vasquez; Nani and “Dad”, Renee and Angelo Valdez; Nana, Ramona Barela; brother, Antonio “Baby” Vasquez; sister, Chantel Robles; uncle, Richie (Destiny) Martinez; special aunt, Richelle Martinez ; special cousins, Enzo Martinez, Adian Valdez, and Malaya Madrid; Papa, Leroy Tafoya; special friends, Sammie, Maci, Mattea, Michael, Aliyanna, Larry, and Makenzy; numerous grandmas, aunts, uncles, cousins, and dance family who will miss her her dearly.

Some people never meet their heroes. We met ours, and she fought until there was no more fight left. It is not goodbye it’s til we meet again our sweet Ariy.

"Forever 14"

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