Help Us Honor Chanelle, A Beautiful Soul Gone Too Soon

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Help Us Honor Chanelle, A Beautiful Soul Gone Too Soon

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❤️ In Loving Memory of Chanelle ❤️

Our hearts are shattered as we share the absolutely heartbreaking loss of Chanelle. Her life was taken far too soon, at just 15 years old. It still doesn’t feel real, and words can’t begin to describe the pain we feel.

Chanelle had a beautiful and feisty spirit, a gracious smile, a contagious laugh, and a soul that could light up any room. She was full of life — funny, brave, and fiercely loyal to the people she loved. She had this way of making everyone feel special, whether she was teasing you, giving you a hug, or flashing that mischievous smile that we’ll never forget.

She loved her family and friends deeply and would always fight for the people she cared about. Chanelle was never afraid to stand up for what she believed in, even when it wasn’t easy. That strength — that fire inside her — made her one of a kind.

She had so many dreams ahead of her. She talked about her future with excitement and hope, imagining all the things she wanted to do and become. She had a heart full of kindness and a determination that could move mountains. We all believed she was going to do amazing things — and in her short time here, she already did.

As we grieve this unimaginable loss, we want to be clear that Chanelle’s passing is the result of domestic violence — something no child, no family, should ever have to endure. It’s a pain that cuts deep, and our hope is that her story helps bring awareness and protection to others.

Right now, our family is trying to find our way through the heartbreak of losing her. We’re raising funds to help with funeral and memorial expenses, for therapy and healing support for those closest to her, and to give Chanelle the beautiful celebration of life she deserves — one surrounded by the same love, color, and laughter that she brought into all of our lives.

A memorial service and funeral date have not been set yet, but we will provide updates as soon as information becomes available so those who loved Chanelle can have the opportunity to honor her memory.

We kindly ask everyone to please respect the privacy of Chanelle’s family as we grieve and process this tragedy. What we need most right now is love, support, and understanding.

Every donation, prayer, and share means more than you know. Even the smallest gift helps lift some of the heavy weight we're carrying. If you’re unable to donate financially but would like to help in other ways, please reach out — any act of kindness or support is deeply appreciated.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out with kind words, memories, and love — it brings us comfort in the darkest time of our lives.

Chanelle was deeply loved by so many of her friends and family. Her spirit will live on through the laughter she gave us, the love she showed, and the strength she inspired.

We will love her forever.

We want to celebrate the beautiful life of Chanelle and remember all the joy, laughter, and love she brought into our lives. Please share your favorite photos, memories, or stories of Chanelle so we can create a photo album that shows just how deeply she was loved and how many lives she touched. Every picture and memory helps us honor her spirit and keep her light shining forever. https://albums.memento.com/Chanelle/view

With endless love and gratitude,
-Chanelle's Family
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    Brittany Deppe
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    Ogden, UT
    Latonya Alvarez
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