It is with sadness that we are here today, asking for your help. Aileen Martinez, 20, of North Miami was taken from her family in a sudden act of violence on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in Davie, Florida. As you can imagine, her family is dealing with a tremendous grief, having lost their eldest daughter so unexpectedly.

We are asking the community for support with funeral and burial expenses, to help ease the financial burden as the family focuses on grieving and honoring Aileen’s life. Funeral and burial arrangements are underway and will be provided once they are set.

Aileen was a student at Aveda Institute of South Florida where she was studying cosmetology. She also studied at a Miami music school for the past 4 years, frequently performing with bands at local events.

Aileen was born Sept 12, 2005 to Denis Martinez and Lissette Alvarez in Miami. And true to the meaning of her name, was the shining light in her family’s life. She and her brother Marcus, 17, and sister, Celeste, 10, were inseparable. Aileen and Marcus often performed in the same band with the School of Rock, and Celeste was inspired by her cool big sister, and wanted to be just like her. And while they warm-heartly picked on one another, they were truly each other’s best friends.

She loved rock n’ roll, thrift shopping, playing computer video games and discovering new makeup tricks. Her favorite color was jade green, which is fitting because it symbolizes peace & calm and love & harmony, all traits that represent Aileen.

If you’d like to help support the family in other ways, please reach out via the Go Fund Me site.

We ask that you keep Aileen and her family in your prayers and thoughts. And appreciate the love and support from all of you.