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Camila Arias-Lopez Obituary
Ankeny - Camila Ivette Arias-Lopez, 18, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020, after a long heroic battle with osteosarcoma.
Camila was born in San Jose, Costa Rica to Sileny Arias-Lopez. She attended elementary school in Santo Domingo and Horquetas, Costa Rica until third grade. After immigrating with her mother to the United States, Camila attended elementary, middle, and high school in Ankeny, Ia.
Camila enjoyed spending time with family especially Lola and Victor her little brother and sister. She always treasured her time with her papabelo as they grew a special bond in Costa Rica. Her trusty canine companion Leo always served as a great comfort to her as he rarely left her side. She always looked forward to spending time with friends whether it was getting dinner, going to the mall shopping, photo shoots, pulling all nighters watching criminal minds marathons, braiding hair, attending school dances, essentially she just loved being a teenager. Camila will serve as a model for strength, will, and determination as she did not let her cancer dictate her life. She always found the strength and courage to support her friends even when they were going through their own adversities.
Camila is survived by her mother, Sileny Arias-Lopez; her stepfather, Levi Chodur; her brother and sister, Lola and Victor Chodur; stepsister, Lorelei Chodur; grandfather, Gilbert Arias-Chinchilla; grandparents, Larry and Ellen Chodur; uncle, Christian Arias-Lopez ( Roberto, Marco, Natalia); uncle, Gilbert Arias-Lopez (Jean Carlo); aunt, Karla (John) Kruzich (Luka and Kaleb); uncle, Luke Chodur (Jayde); Ruth (Dan) Pottratz, (Atticus, Axel, Magnus, Lars, Astrid); Andrew (Veronica) Chodur, (Leif, Finn, Gloria); Hannah (Cody) Mallory (Lilah, Lynley, Lawson)
A very special thanks goes out to Dr. Rokes and the entire staff at Blank Children's Cancer & Blood Disorders Center for the wonderful and compassionate care Camila received, to Dr Steinberg and Dr Kaufman and their entire staff at Iowa Radiology for their due diligence and going the extra mile for Camila, and the Unity Point Hospice team for making it possible for Camila to be comfortable at home and receive such empathetic care, and the countless friends and family that dedicated hours upon hours of their time in helping care for Camila. It truly takes an Army and Camila's was second to none.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Can do Cancer, Children's Cancer Connection, and Make a Wish.
A public visitation will be Wednesday, August 5, from 4-7 p.m. at Ankeny Memorial Funeral Home (4208 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023). A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, at St. Paul Lutheran Church (1100 SE Sharon Dr, Ankeny, Ia 50021)
Online Condolences may be expressed at www.MemorialServicesOfIowa.com
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Vivian Joffre
August 5, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family.
Paulina Montero
August 4, 2020
Todo nuestro cariño, pensamientos y oraciones están con uds en estos difíciles momentos y siempre. Esperamos que Dios les dé paz, fuerza y fe para aprender a vivir con este hermoso Angelito que es Camila desde el cielo. Si podemos ayudarlos de alguna manera, por favor avísennos! Un abrazo apretado, Paulina, Juan Pablo, José, Raí, Tomy & María San Martín
Yolanda Matamoros Mata
August 3, 2020
Mi princesa hermosa , la distancia y los años sin verte nunca cambiaron el amor que tía Yola siente por tí, ese amor que guardaré hasta el último día de mi vida, te abrazé en todo momento con mis oraciones, serás la luz en nuestras vidas, mi ángel hermoso,Dios te necesitaba allá cerquita de Él y aunque uno no entienda la voluntad de nuestro Creador estamos seguros y confiados que su obra es para bien, ya no sufres,tu mamita ,tu padrastro y tus hermanos serán cuidados por la mano de nuestro Padre Celestial , sé que eso ten angustiaba pero van a estar bien, no podremos estar físicamente para despedirte pero nuestra conexión con el corazón estará ligado a tí, te amamos,vuela libre, Gracias a todos los que Dios les permitió estar a tu lado para cuidarte, tu familia materna,Levy no tengo palabras para agradecer ese amor para Camí, Dios les bendiga grandemente,Sile sabes que aquí estaré para ti siempre y para tus lindos hijos, que el consuelo de mi Señor llegue a sus coazones,mucha fortaleza para todos en este momento.Cami por siempre vivirás en nuestros corazones,no podremos recordar a quien nunca olvidaremos. Tu mamá Ñequi te manda con todo el amor de su corazón la bendición en el nombre de Jesús,serás su ángel siempre.Descansa en paz mi mariposa valiente y guerrera, nos dejas un gran legado.Te amo. Atte.Familia Cruz Matamorosy Mamá Ñequi.
Fanny Hernández
August 3, 2020
Querida Familia Arias López.
Reciban la expresión de sentimientos de condolencia por la partida adelantada a la casa del Señor de Cami.
Conocí a Cami desde su nacimiento, tuve la oportunidad de cuidarla, vestirla y verla correr jugando detrás de JeanCa, siempre fue una niña con una inmensa bondad en su corazón y amada por toda la Familia.
Ruego a Dios por su madre Sila para que DIOS le dé toda la fuerza que necesita con éste vacío, a su tía Karla, sus tíos Gilberth y Cristian, su Tito el abuelo D.Gilberth quién la consentía y amaba como a una hija, sus primos y en cuenta mi hijo JeanCarlo quién ha sufrido la pérdida de su prima, su familia con quién recidía en Estados Unidos, a todos sus seres queridos que Dios les de la esperanza del reencuentro en el paraíso eterno, ahora ella se encuentra con su Tita Ivette.
Mi niña ha sido un ejemplo, una luchadora con su enfermedad a la distancia la seguíamos en sus historias por Instagram y sus videos por YouTube y de vez en cuando conversamos por mensajes.
En nombre propio y de mi Familia Hernández Monge desde Costa Rica, mis respetos y afecto de siempre.
Cami, te llevaré en mi corazón ❤
Jordan Richards
August 2, 2020
Camila was such a sweet person, I remember we were in a group together for a project in the class for Child Development back in 9th grade. I remember how she had a positive attitude and was the light to not just my life but to a lot of people’s lives. May she rest in paradise. Sending all my love, support, and prayers to her family and friends
Gloria Gomez
August 2, 2020
Mis condolencias,lo siento de toso corazon,lamentamos mucho la perdida.
De la familia Nuñez Gomez
Aliyah Ahmed
August 2, 2020
Oh Mila how I am sorry. I am so sorry I didn't get to see you before you passed but know you'll never be forgotten. My dear how I wish from the bottom of my heart that you are hurting no more. I love you my little sister, always and forever.
Jessica Dagel
August 2, 2020
I'm so sorry! I lost a sister to osteosarcoma in 1999-what an awful disease. May you all find peace!
Hannia Montoya
August 1, 2020
Lamento muchísimo el deceso de Cami aunque nunca la conocí personalmente pero pude hacerlo mediante los videos que publicó en YouTube de los cuales pude conocer a una chica con mucha valentia y hermosa porque aunque pasaba momentos dificiles y dolorosos no la detuvieron a contar su historia. Un ángel subió al cielo y desde allí enviará sus vibras positivas a su mami Sile y hermanos para que sepan que siempre estará con ustedes. Que en paz descanse!
Katherine Mora
August 1, 2020
18 años no son suficiente para disfrutar a un ser amado, pero siempre debemos de recordar el tiempo que nos han dado.
Con 18 años te fuiste, poca la vida viviste
pero supiste en todos esos años que en el corazón de todos estuviste.
Por algún tiempo no te veremos, pero al cerrar nuestros ojos te recordaremos, tu rostro, tu risa, tu alegría y simpatía que cada día emitías.
Cami por ahora te nos adelantaste, pero ya no sufrirás como antes, en el regazo de nuestro Padre ya yaces y cuando nos llegue el instante de partir nos veremos de nuevo, estarás en las puertas del cielo esperando por ese reencuentro anhelado.
Siempre en nuestros corazones.
De parte de Yoya, las yoyitas, Glen, tía Marina y Willy.
Makaila DeWeerd
August 1, 2020
I will always remember how sweet Camila was to me when I was at my lowest, and how we used to play imessage games until 3am some nights! Thanks for making my life a little brighter sweet love (:
Sarah Abbas
August 1, 2020
Camila's memory will always live on. She touched so many hearts. Her love and mark on the earth won't be erased. Sending all my love to you guys. Please let me know if you ever need anything.
Brent Steinberg
August 1, 2020
So sorry Levi.... your hospital friends are here for you all if you need anything
Jennifer Haidar
August 1, 2020
My name is Jen, and I am a good friend of Nela Blanco's. She has told me of your families strength and courage during this most difficult time. My prayers will continue to go out to your family. I wanted you to know that we also made a donation to Can Do Cancer, in honor a your beautiful Camila.
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