Fuiste mi primera amiguita desde cuando empezamos pre-k, que dios proteja tu alma y a tu familia también. Siempre vas estar en mi corazón❤️.

i can’t find the right words to explain how i feel, i can’t accept any of this. i hope you’re finally at peace, i’ll miss you every single day, but you’ll always be present in my life. “te amo amiga” as we used to say🤍😞.

Araceli was always helping her teammates prepare —  running the case and providing feedback.

My favorite memories of Araceli is her taking care of her teammates.

Chilling before trial at the Public Library

I was friends with araceli all throughout elementary and middle school. She was one of my closest friends and Ill never forget our memories.  
Fly high cheli, we miss you.

Araceli was an extremely kind hearted and warm person. From braiding my hair to lending me an extra blanket during our time at Berkeley, she was always there for me. My favorite memories with Araceli are the conversations we would have for hours on end about pretty much anything. During these conversations, I learned about her future goals, and I always found it admirable that she wanted to become a lawyer to help people. It makes me sad that I won’t get to visit Guerrero with you or try to dance to that La Iguana song (although, based on what you said about my dancing, maybe that’s for the best). I will always remember when we were at the museum looking at the fish, and you told me how happy you felt in that moment. I wish I had told you how happy I was too. You will always be in my heart and I will miss you deeply, Araceli.

Araceli was a very bright, enthusiastic learner and hard worker. She was very humble, respectful, ready to help in every way she can. She came to learn Tamil just so she can communicate with her friends from UCB. As her teacher, I am really proud of her. I loved to see her face lit when she know her answers. Her smile was contagious. I was looking forward to share my holiday experience and to celebrate Pongal with her. 
I am glad I got to know her even though our time together was short. Her smile and memories will forever remain in my heart.

I was classmates with Araceli during our Junior year, and we had some of the toughest classes together. Outside the classroom, she was someone I could always talk to. Araceli was one of the nicest people I ever met.

I was Araceli’s mock trial coach last fall at Valencia High. I was immediately taken in by her energy and curiosity when she approached  me in class. She wanted to use a theme from  Shakespeare’s Hamlet in her opening statement which I found impressive and ambitious.  She had a warm and kind nature that would have set her apart as a lawyer.  The world needs more people like her.

Una parte de mí se ha ido para no volver, algún día volveremos a ser 5, mientras te sigo queriendo desde aquí.
Un día decidí alejarme por creer que era lo mejor sin imaginar que algún día me arrepentiría. 
Siempre siempre te recordare.
vuela alto. Te amo

The first day I met you Cheli, I will never forget the day you welcomed me with open arms. <3

One of our many Disneyland trips together

You didn’t know this, but you are the reason why I decided to go back to school, seeing how happy learning/school made you , I wanted that for myself. I love you, you were like a daughter to me. I remember when I first met you, you were only two months old, I knew my mom was not fully there as we were dealing with my dad’s passing, I took you under my wing and took care of you, I was only 14 years old, but I took care of you as best as I possibly could, fed you, rocked you to sleep and since then we were inseparable. But then I changed…..and I will hate myself for that. I love you my chelukita, thank you for loving Johnny so much. I’m sorry I wasn’t there for you….

Siempre te recordaré tan hermosa y feliz como este día en tu fiesta de 15 años

I arrived at UCB this summer at 2 pm on June 18, 2023. At 2:30, I met Araceli. She was the  first person I met and the first thing she said to me was a compliment — she’d liked my shirt. With just a few words Araceli made me feel welcome to a place that I would call home for the next two months. I shared a bathroom with Araceli and her roommate and over the next 60 days or so, I learned so much about her. I learned that she was a dedicated learner, an overachiever, and an ambitious student. I learned that she was super organized — that very first night, she’d already organized all her notebooks and pencils so that she’d be ready when classes started. What I learned to admire most, however, was her passion. Her passion for her work, her commitment to her friendships, and her empathy is what made her more then just a roommate; she was a good friend and a great role model. It’s been almost 7 months since we first met, and I’m still reminded of her every day in small meaningful ways. Her sudden passing has left a void that cannot be filled, but the memories of her kindness, her zeal, and her unwavering spirit will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her. She embodied the best of what it means to be a part of a community, and I’m certain that her legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone she met at UCB.

we created a group called HAAS at berkeley and she will always remain a part of it. Miss you Araceli

i had the honor to meet Araceli this summer and she just made my time at berkeley absolutely amazing. she was always there with me during my calculus class and always was there if i need help or someone to talk you. She was a big part of why i had fun at berkeley and i send my condolences to her family and friends.

Araceli and I texted a lot after leaving Berkeley. We talked about a bunch of stuff from me getting Latin song reccomendations to her learning Tamil (I don’t even know Tamil so I thought it was super impressive and random). I really enjoyed our conversations and learned so much more about experiences I never had. I hoped to visit her and eat the homemade goat birria she raved about or attend the bailes she said I would love, and thinking about those missed opportunities hurts. We could discuss everything without missing a beat and she would be hilarious the whole time.

To the only person who ever liked my music, rest in peace Araceli. You will be missed every day.

Araceli was such a kind, funny, and welcoming person. I had the pleasure to meet her when she stayed at UC Berkeley over the past summer. She was friends with everyone and I am glad I was able to make some amazing memories with her.

Araceli is so bright, so sweet, and so hardworking. I hope she rests in peace..

Preciosa, que descanse en paz. 

Siempre extrañaremos a ti. Mi más sentido pésame por tu pérdida

I first would like to give my condolence to the family of Araceli, there are no words to describe the sorrow the family is feeling. 

A memory I have of Chely was when her family used to live in Miraloma and I would go over to my friend Evelyn’s house and we would all play together. Evelyn and I were both a little older but Chely always had this mature attitude and recognizable laugh that would be contagious. It saddens me that now that childhood we had together is just a memory I will forever carry in my heart.

We have known Araceli for a very short span of about 6 months at Brea Tamil Kalvi(BTK), a Tamil Language learning center at Placentia,CA. She joined BTK with so much of interest to learn Tamil Language, as she had a few Tamil speaking friends and wanted to communicate in Tamil with them.  She was so passionate to learn Tamil and was very enthusiastic, willing to help with volunteering  for cultural events. In a short span, she built a great rapport with her Tamil teacher and many other  BTK Teachers and Kids. She had high goals in her life and dream to become a lawyer and was working very hard to achieve them.
 It is a great loss for all of us. We will never forget the memories that Araceli left with us and she will always live in our hearts. Our prayers are with her family. May her soul rest in peace🙏🏼 🙏🏼

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Araceli Jimenez Bahena

24 décembre 2005 – 12 janvier 2024

Westminster Memorial Park and Mortuary

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