Ariel Delores Juarez

Ariel Juarez was born on October 13, 1992, at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO, to the union of Regina A. Brown and Ricardo Juarez.

Ariel was a vibrant and loving soul whose infectious energy lit up every room she entered. Full of life and laughter, she made the ordinary extraordinary with her warmth, joy, and a smile that could brighten even the darkest days. Ariel welcomed everyone with open arms, making them feel valued and cherished.

Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Ariel lived her life fearlessly. She attended Mary Harmon Weeks Elementary School, Southeast, as well as Lincoln Middle and Lincoln High School, before graduating from Paseo High School in 2011. Ariel later attended Barry University and continued her education to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Missouri–Kansas City in 2020.

Her passion for learning and her curiosity about the world led her to travel extensively with her daughter and friends, embracing every adventure with enthusiasm.

Professionally, Ariel had a successful career in finance, starting as an Investment Specialist at Waddell & Reed and later becoming the Investment and Securities Team Lead at Broadridge Financial Solutions. Her expertise was reflected in her Series 6 and FINRA licenses, and she was known for her dedication and commitment to helping others navigate the world of investments.

Ariel's legacy will be remembered not only through her accomplishments but also through the countless lives she touched with her vibrant spirit, boundless energy, and loving heart. She leaves a lasting impact on all who knew her and will be deeply missed.

Preceded in Death

She was preceded in death by her father, Ricardo Juarez; great-grandparents, Dellores Juarez and Hallie Fry; uncles, Danny, Eddie, Gerry, and David Brown; aunts, Eva Juarez, Anna Lupercio, Barbara Matta, and Magdaline Garcia; uncle, Angelo Juarez; cousin, Chestina Brown; the father of her daughter, Chad Michaels Cain; friends, Ericka Wilson and Cortez Shyne; and a host of additional family and friends.

Survivors

Ariel leaves to cherish her loving memory: her daughter, Aya Cain; mother, Regina A. Brown; grandmother, Bertha Brown; sisters, Lashonda Brown, Hannah Brown, Vanessa Juarez, and Selena Juarez; brothers, Joseph Juarez and Rico Juarez; nephews, Marquon T. Green Jr., Lentrayle Brown, and Trevezz Brown; aunts, Joann Brown and Christina Ponce; uncle, Raymond Juarez; goddaughters, Jah’mya Barrett and Tru Leilana Stewart; best friends, Jonathan Alston and Terrell Larkins; first best friend, Morgan Butler; stepdaughter, Amiyah Cain; and a host of additional family and dear friends.