Thank you, for your Service. You are missed.

Kelly was a force to reckon with i miss her every day.  She is gone physically but her spirit is always with me.  (miss you wifey)  You are now an Angel watching over me and I know one day we will meet again.  You made the world a better place.  Thank you for being my sister, friend and someone who was always there for me.

Today is your 1 year restiversary, miss you every day girlie. We didn't always see each other but when we did it was like time never passed..love you and often think of you ❤️💔

2003 Glynn Academy High School Prom. Kelly was the life of the party and loved to dance!

I am so thankful for Kelly’s friendship in high school. Her zeal for life brightened every room and her steadfast faith was an illumination for others to follow the Lord she loved. Her legacy and memory is precious.; it will continue with me.

https://www.steel-hearts.org/usafa-2010/maj-kelly-schuetz-usafa-10

For those who wish to purchase a bracelet to represent Kelly’s life and service daily, they are located here and proceeds will go to a charity of her parents’ choosing 🤍

Kelly lived her life on her terms, undeterred to achieving her goals, facing challenges head on with determination, strength and focus. From her military career to capoeira, Kelly exhibited a purpose. She approached every task, large or small, with the same fire and willpower to succeed. Equally, she did all with a decorum and elegance reminiscent of times long gone. Always with empathy and caring, demonstrating a supportive nature that defined her as a true leader, friend, colleague, sister. I will always miss you Kelly, but fondly remember the times we shared. Thank you for your friendship, your gentle soul, your beautiful heart. When you meet mom up in heaven, have a glass of wine with her for me. You are loved! 

I met Kelly in 2007 at USAFA, when i was in a commission representing the Colombian Air Force (COLAF) at Colorado Springs, we were good friends in those 25 days, she was a very nice person, i remember always her beautiful smile, when we met, she was on duty and i can remember that she was very kind with me, i send a big hug from Colombia to all her family and friends, she is now resting beside to the lord. Maj. Carlos Roberto Medina Guio, Fighter Pilot from Colombian Air Force.

Mark, Cindi, Hillary, Matt and the Schuetz family,
For as long as we have known your family we have known about and had the pleasure of meeting your niece Kelly several times through the past years. It is with a heavy heart that we send our deepest sympathy for your unimaginable loss. Her funeral service was absolutely beautiful. We were definitely there in spirit. We are  here for all of you (literally across the street) if you need anything at all, even if it’s just a hug. We truly thank her for her service🇺🇸
Love, The D’Eliseo Family

There are just not the words to say How sorry I am over this sad, unexpected occasion.  My heart goes out to Joe and Rita and to Eva, Erika, and Elisa. My prayers are for God’s comforting arms to be around you all at this time.  Love to you all.  Pat Sibley

My condolences to her family.  I met Major Kelly Schuetz last year when she attended the CGSOC course at WHINSEC.  She always had a big smile that lid up any room she entered.  She is with the Angels and smiling down at her family.  My heart aches and it is such a big loss.   Major Kelly, Ma'am, may you Rest in Peace.

This was in August of 2022, shortly before Kelly’s 34th Birthday. We just so happened to be at Langley AFB at two different conferences and ensured we made time to not only excel in our careers, but fitness (we’d just gone to a drop in CrossFit class together) and our friendship. We celebrated together and grieved together. Today, I mourn the loss of one of my best friends and cherish the memories we have made and the countless lives you’ve touched, Kelly Lynn. 

Kelly was one of my two girlfriends at my 2020 wedding. Her presence at this event is the epitome of our adult friendship in which  we found joy in one another’s life events. Another friend characterized it best in saying 

Women need other women in their
lives who think they are a BIG DEAL.
NO competition, NO backhanded
comments, NO jealousy, NO hate.
Just
"I love you, I support you, and
there is no one on earth like you"
kinda energy!

The most beautiful woman inside and out who lit up any room she walked into with her intellect, kindness, generosity and inspiration.  So many of my family members at my wedding walked away saying “man, if that is the caliber of your friends, I’m honored and humbled to meet them.” That was Kelly’s character and we are all infinitely better for having had her our lives. 

Good times at the beach in Savannah, GA in 2017. I recall Kelly breaking out some Capoeira and never failing to inspire, connect with nature and never apologizing for expressing her flow to the fullest. My heart goes out to Joe & Rita and your family for losing your daughter with the most beautiful and gracious of souls. 

Pictured here is MAJ Rojas and I, promoting to Major myself. As a testament to how small the military is, MAJ Rojas was a classmate of Kelly’s at WHINSEC, and I worked for her at SOUTHCOM.  She made a huge impact in my career, and without her and her mentorship, I don’t think I’d be where I would be in my career today. She was an exceptional person and officer.  Her smile and presence always lit up the room. Kelly, thank you for everything. I will miss you. Descansa en paz amiga. 

Kelly was a star that always shone bright: her smile, her can-do, positive attitude, her love of family and friends. She was always ready with a laugh or some encouragement for those around her. During our two years together in Miami, she would show up early or stay late to ensure the mission was done and everything taken care of. She was ready to learn, ready to better herself, ready to work hard. I think that showed in every area of her life.  I pray she is comforted now and in heaven with Jesus and at peace. Until we meet again my sister...

This hit very hard. You are such a beautiful soul and I’m still in disbelief. We showed up at SC around the same time and as soon as I saw you I knew you were someone I wanted to connect with. We did just that. You were always there to lend an eye and advice. I just wish we had more time. I’m here in SA and though it is too late for us to connect in person we will meet again.

with love,

Destini 

Kelly Schuetz made a significant impact in the lives of those she touched in the Foreign Area Officer community. She was a great friend to many of us and will be sorely missed. She was a very competent and capable officer. Even more she was a great person, friend to many, and a follower of Christ. Her example and time on earth with us leaves many memories and will live on through the lives of those she touched. Rest in peace!

Jesus bless her Lord with your peace and for her service to America and we thank you for her service! Acts 2:38 Luke 24:47,48 Landon 

I am so sorry for your loss.  Words cannot convey my sadness that the world has lost such a bright, talented soul. I met Kelly at USSOUTHCOM.  Upon our first interaction, it was clear that Kelly was a tremendous officer.  As I spent more time with her it became clear that she was one of the brightest, most capable officers I've worked with in over 18 years of service.  She attacked every challenge with determination, confidence and a can-do attitude.  During our service, we had multiple professional development conversations where I got to know her personally.  Turns out that not only was she an amazing officer, she was an incredible human being.  I am honored to have served alongside her and truly blessed to have called her friend.

I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 
v/r
LTC Amy L. Kalow
US ARMY

I remember Kelly well from the Catholic Community at USAFA. She will be missed dearly. I will offer Masses for the repose of her soul and for her family/friends. Father Tim Mergen, USAFA Class of 2010.

Kelly, 

I remember back when I first came to the salsa night at the academy and you were the first person to teach me the basics and were so great at it. I always never forget being patient with me and teaching me how to dance to salsa. I will always cherish the friendship we had. 

You were a great friend who was so full of positiveness and supportive when I needed to talk. You were there for me to check on me how things were going for me after my mother passed away and while my dad was battling through cancer. I will never forget how great of a person and a friend you were. I wish I could’ve kept in more contact with you. I will always think of you. 

Your daughters energy and smile touched everyone who knew her. The memories our SOUTHCOM MDC team created together will last a lifetime. I’m so sorry for your heartbreak in this tragic time. Rest easy Kelly, BSBD

As many videos and photos as I take for events n DC I'm most disappointed that I don't have one of Kelly. We met years ago through training capoeira. Anytime she was coming to DC she would message me about places to train. I always respected how hard she trained in the art. Then later I discovered she was also a dancer like me. We would see each other at dance events  or message if she was intown for an event and again I was impressed with how great of a dancer she was. Such a like and good hearted person. Her light and life will be missed in this world

Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to the Schultz family 🙏
Sincerely, Jerry and Dinah Rhodeback 

Querida Amazona, 
Your bright light was called home too early.  Will miss your no effs given energy in the roda, it was always appreciated. Descansa em paz, Risa

Kelly! You are getting your squadron to the gym on 6 Oct for your WOD. I love and miss you SO much, sister & only wish we were working out together again as we so often did... can't wait to sweat it out in your honor. 

Kelly Schuetz Memorial WOD

w/ a partner
Part one -
Six rounds for time (each partner completes one full round while the other
rests, then they switch)
8 plank shoulder taps
10 walking lunges
8 push-ups
8 air squats (bodyweight squat)
**each partner will complete three rounds each before moving on to part two
Rest 3'
Part two -
Six rounds for time (partners will work together in this portion)
9 synchro burpees
25" plank hold (both partners do this together)
22 alternating situps

Rep schemes are her birthday 8/10/88 and the day we lost her 9/25/22. Six
rounds twice represents the 12 years she served.

Please join the 35th Intelligence Squadron at a Celebration of Life in
memory of Maj Kelly L. Schuetz at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy
Auditorium, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Thursday, the 6th of October
at 10 o'clock in the morning. 

As a tribute to Maj Schuetz's love of fitness, there will be an optional
tribute CrossFit WOD in her honor before the ceremony at 7:30 in the morning
behind the Gillum Fitness Center on Joint-Base San Antonio, Lackland. 

Please use this link to view the invitation and RSVP:
https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=695607&k=0468470F7B50

Cousin Kelly was such an inspiration to many and I looked up to her. She has has so many  accomplishments throughout her life and I wanted to be just like her. I will miss her dearly and hope to see her in heaven one day. My favorite memory of cousin Kelly was all the Thanksgiving meals we had at Aunt Jennie’s house. We would all gather and talk or even play board games. Cousin Kelly was a ray of sunshine every time she stepped into a room. She will be missed so much. I love you Kelly. 

Love, 

Raegan Heffelfinger ❤️

Major Schuetz, myself and the grand Admiral of Brazil 

Kelly promotion party from Capitana to Major 
My real life super hero

I had the privilege of working with Kelly at SOUTHCOM. As foreign area officers we had the chance to work on a number of projects together and her brilliance and determination showed itself on a daily basis. Since we had both come from the TACP community, we also shared the same dedication to keeping ourselves physically strong as well, a very noticeable thing as there weren't many other Air Force officers at the gym early every day. Finally, she was such an determined and optimistic person, I remember her being so excited after being chosen as Commander's #1 officer for Staff College and how much she was looking forward to going to WHINSEC. The world is a more empty place without Kelly around. But heaven with be brighter with her there with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I and my family are keeping her and her family in our prayers.
-George Ambelang

I was 29, married and on my 9th deployment. I'd been the low man and the guy in charge. I knew the difference between doing your job and running the shop. I was in charge of flight operations  and would check on the training shop to check on things and cherry picked the troops that did well for special projects. That's when I met Kelly. She out ranked me and knew it but respected my experience. I pulled her into a special access program  and she excelled. I could spend hours explaining how much smarter she was than me, how much better she was than any of us but it comes out to what everyone already knows : Kelly was the best of all of us, and my whole life regret is not being there for her when she needed it. Sister, I'm here waiting for you whenever you need my help 

Amazona and I at a Capoeira Event in Brazil. 2015. 

Amazona. September 2021 the day I graduated her to Instructor of Capoeira. 

Amazona in our Academy. Always smiling even when she was upside down 😂😂😂

2016.  

Our Capoeira Group photo with Kelly (Amzona’s) picture that has been on the wall in our Academy since I graduated her in 2016. 



To the Schuetz family,

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Kelly for several years while she was assigned to United States Southern Command.  I was always happy to see Kelly and thought so highly of her.  She was a joy to work with, a dedicated professional who willingly took on whatever task she was given, always with an infectious smile. Her lovely smile is--and will be--what I remember most and best about her. 

I wish you all peace and comfort during this difficult time.





Rest in Peace. CS-36 Proud Pink Panthers. 

Kelly was my first friend in St.Louis when my family moved here at age 10. I remember the two of us being given a tour at Pond elementary and Kelly said something along the lines of “well, we’re both new so we should be friends.” We were pretty inseparable for those two and half years. We both still loved playing with Barbies and kept each other’s secret as it was not “cool” to admit in 5th grade. We played so many video games, and Kelly’s competitive nature pushed me to be a little more competitive myself, definitely a quality I needed to strive and push myself at my new school. One summer, our goal to beat the heat was to conquer Lara Croft Tomb Raider on PC. Kelly had the skill in the game and I “helped” her navigate the puzzles and mazes, but really just watched her skillfully play as a faithful sidekick. We would laugh til our sides hurt when something would make us jump in the game. I loved spending the night at her house- escaping the craziness of our household of 6 to her loving, calm home where she was the only child still living at her parents’. Miss Rita and Mr. Joe treated me like another daughter (not to mention they had a dog!) Kelly and I had grand plans for her backyard treehouse- imagining turning it into a secret clubhouse with bean bags and electricity.  Although our time together in stl was short, they were very formative years and I have only the happiest memories when I think of my friend Kelly. Regretfully, we grew apart when she moved to Florida - before either of us had cell phones or social media to stay in close contact. Once we got to college I followed her adventures on Facebook, always in awe of the amazing things she was doing and accomplishing, cheering her on from afar. I am so sad her bright light is gone from this world but know she left it a much better place with all the lives she has touched in her much too short time. Thank you, Kelly, for making such a hard transition a lot easier by being my friend when I needed one most. 

Kelly and I graduated college the same year in 2010. As a close friend and peer, I looked up to her. We met during a Portuguese LEAP class in 2012 and her Portuguese was perfect. She should have been teaching the class. 

I finally had the chance to meet her in person in 2017 where we became hermanas or sisters at Inter American Squadron Officer School.  We had classmates from the Angolan, Colombian, Costa Rican, Nicaraguan and Panamanian Armed Forces. They and people all over the world send their love. She was our flight commander and ensured as a class we were motivated with her term of endearment “mi gente” or my people.

During this class we went to DC, and I had worn toms in a bitter winter. She introduced me to hand warmers and we walked the National Mall together so that we wouldn’t be cold. 

In March 2018, she was 1 of 6 women out of 84 to complete Air Assault. She was in the biggest class of women yet! With this, she earned her Jump Wings. I was so excited when she told me about this.

I went to Miami for my 30th Birthday and was blessed to have her spend time with me and my family (husband, mother, brother).

In 2019, I had the honor of attending her promotion ceremony at SOUTHCOM HQ. Her guests of honor were Colombian and Brazilian generals. She was impressive as she seamlessly transitioned from English to Portuguese to Spanish during her speech. I remember introducing a former supervisor to her and him telling me wow she’s really sharp (our way in the military to say professional and with potential).

Military life has us moving every couple of years and we wouldn’t see each other for a bit but we would always pick up where we left off. 

She was the perfect combination of sharp, sweet, passionate, and caring. I didn’t say it enough but I loved her. Te amo y te extraño, mi hermana Amazona. I’m so sorry for you and your family’s loss, Rita and Joe.

Rita and Joe, please accept my heartbreak, love, prayers and constant thoughts for you and your family as you go through the days ahead.  Kelly was truly a gift from God. Thank you for sharing her with us for all these years.  She made the world a better place.    I hope you feel all the love she created and that provides some peace. All our prayers remain with you. 

My heart hurts for you the family. My prayers are for you and for Kelly’s soul. I notified Sister Annemarie so she can pray as well. I will try to copy and send the obituary to her. 

To my cousin Joe and his family :  I am so so sadden with this loss.  I feel your  hearts of loss.    Please know I am here for you always as a shoulder to lean or cry on.   Kelly is a strong spirit and soul and will guide us through life from above.  Love you 


Anne Latorres & family 



 
To Kelly’s Parents
 Your daughter is extraordinary.
 Kelly lead  part of a training program I am in currently. Recently on several occasions she conducted personal development workshops to groups of my friends. Kelly provided a safe place for them to share the things that were weighing on their hearts. She did it with love and compassion, and most of all, dignity. 
  My mother was a guest at one of those workshops. She is 82. With Kelly’s guidance, my mom shared things she worries about, her concerns. Through Kelly’s own personal openness, she lead my mom through a breakthrough. I witnessed a lightness in my mom’s eyes, I had never seen before. I have a deeper relationship and understanding with my mom today because of that evening. I will always be grateful to Kelly for that. 
  Christy Young St Augustine 




  
 
  

Mr and Mrs Schuetz,

I worked with Kelly at USSOUTHCOM. Your daughter made my life so much easier at work. I leaned heavily on her expertise, which is something she so willingly offered. I served with her as the Superintendent of our Division and we spent countless evenings staying late to meet the next deadline. We often talked about my kids. I would share funny stories about what sort of shenanigans they would get into which always made her laugh. Her care and compassion for what my family was up to is something I always valued and appreciated. She presented herself to be invested in something that I personally valued, which signals to me she valued her own family tremendously. 

I want to personally thank you for sharing your daughter with so many people across the globe. I cannot count how many people I’ve spoken with this past week to share happy memories about Kelly; from both in the US and abroad. Lots of tears, but lots of smiles too because as sad as everyone is, we all have a happy memory of her and impactful lessons learned from her.

You both raised an incredible human who made a lasting impact on countless people. The connective tissue she formed with those that crossed her path is undefinable. I hope and pray that your fond memories of her carry you all through this. 

We will miss you my friend, my condolences to the whole family.

Kelly was the strongest person I know. She loved life and every moment. We met dancing and became best friends in no time. She talked to me about Landmark and I’ve taken many courses, because I’ve seen the way it changed her and she was able to deal with situations. She always said I made her softer, and she gave me mental toughness. She was beautiful, passionate and stood for so many wonderful things. She stood for lives being changed and was there for me when I felt hopeless… She encouraged me to love hard and be honest about it always. The hope that I could create the relationships I wanted in my life. She always saw the best in me, even when I ignored her correct advice and listened to me for hours about the turmoil and struggles I had and I to her. We had a bond that only comes around once in a lifetime that knew each other’s souls… No judgement only encouragement and love and helping each other become the women we strive to be. She was my first phone call. She encouraged me to live my dreams to the fullest and take responsibility to make them happen. I love her more than words can express and I’m sorry that she is gone way too soon and other people won’t experience the magic that she possessed. I will make it my lifelong mission to share her light and help people the way she did and be there the way she was there for me. I love you Kelly!!!

Kelly and I at the 7th Special Forces Ball, love you my sister. Can’t believe you’re gone🖤

I met Kelly before her first deployment to Afghanistan. She was reading a book in Spanish and it truly surprised me about how fluent she was in Spanish. Luckily we both deployed to Afghanistan together and spend here deployment together seeing each other. Ever since we became best friends and trustees of each other’s best moments and strongest supporters. I should had gone to see you. I love you and forever you will be in my heart. The most beautiful soul in the world.


Kelly reached and touch many lives. She posed here with a couple of dignitaries. Positions were not important to Kelly, she will talk to everyone and spoke freely about any subject.  We love you.

Forever in our hearts! Antigua Guatemala... 
Kelly's spirit will always be with us.

Your influence was unlimited. You led even those with higher rank than you and in countries where women have little influence.  Kelly leading an Argentinian team.

Kelly worked on the women integration and equality program with myself and many other women from Latin American Armed Forces.  She influenced many and her leadership was unparallel. 

Kelly was an special girl, officer, friend, leader.  I met Kelly in 2017 while griefing the loss of my husband. She came into my life when I needed to laugh, when I needed love and God sent her my way.   Through the years we keep in touch and share some time together, she called me Jefe, and I called her my daughter from another mother....sharing here some of those memories of times spent together... 

Kelly attending a cultural event at Guatemala's Defense Ministry. Your smiles, your candor, and kindness were contagious. You radiated love to everyone in spite of their looks, class, rank or condition!  You are remembered by those who met you and influenced in Guatemala!


Never a dull day with Kelly. Amazing and caring friend, always lifting people around her.  This particular photo is from the 2017 Independence Day party at U.S. Embassy Argentina. You will be very much missed! 

You know as I reflect back on our short time together, I can't help but feel utterly grateful that our paths crossed. Just a simple encouragement from Kelly led me to teach over 1,000 hours of yoga and impact countless lives in both the community and the world. 

In the military, we have this weird way of having friendships. We will show up at a new location, immediately be accepted into our new tribe, and then leave to go join a new tribe after 2-3 years. 

Anytime we cross paths again, it's like we never skipped a beat. That's what I will miss. I will miss the opportunity to see Kelly light up a room with her smile or word of encouragement. I'll miss the opportunity to hear her either challenge me or someone in that tribe. I miss the opportunity to ever see her again. 

Her presence though...her presence is felt through the gentle reminders and whispers of "you can do that." Her presence reminds us of how we take captive each moment and show the ones we love and are around that their life is precious. 

I'm deeply sorry for the loss of someone who truly was a positive, optimistic person, who loved her country and loved the cultures of this world. 

The thing I would love to share is a quote from a movie that deals with a couple who just lost their child. In the movie, one of the characters who is playing the role of Death says to the main character, "just make sure you notice the collateral beauty." It is this and in God that I find peace among the pain and confusion. I hope that whoever is reading this can find peace in those two things. 

The light in me, honors and cherishes the light in you. -Namaste. 

None of this makes sense. None of it. 

Kelly, You have inspired me through your steps, your moves, your charisma. You have made me a better lead.  I recalled your facial expressions and all the fun we had. I will cherish those memories until we meet again my friend. 

Amazona was such a light and inspiration to many. She helped introduce me to some capoeira groups on the east coast once I moved there in 2017. Her presence was felt anywhere she went and she will be greatly missed. 

To:         Joe and Rita and all the Schuetz Family
From:   Cousin, Mary Pachuta-Willis and husband, Ru Willis

We send our thoughts, prayers and hugs to you from Strongsville, Ohio. (Cleveland).  Know that Kelly will always hold her own special place in our ancestral line.  Her strength, joviality and patriotism  represent our family with with great honor and make the ancestors and all of our extended family so very proud of her.  Prayers of so many will continue to carry you in God's Holy Silence, Mercy and Comfort.  With much love! 


My heart goes out to you in this moment. 

There aren’t any words that can fill the void left behind  by Kelly. 

And even as I try to muster up some myself , I can’t. 

The best that I can do is, is send to the family and everyone who she was close to, who she shared a smile with and her spirit with, nothing short of positive and healing vibes during this difficult time.

All the best,  

- Albert 

Kelly was an incredibly talented, driven and dedicated individual. I had the opportunity to work alongside her, benefitting from her confidence and watching the wide impact she had professionally and personally. Kelly never backed away from a challenge, and took every opportunity to use her experience to help those around her. She was one of the few who truly earned the respect of her peers and superiors alike.

Her loss is felt by all her friends she made along the way, and she is deeply missed.

You will be missed but never forgotten. Thanks for all the good memories. Rest In Peace my friend.

Currently have few words. 

First to the family - please know your daughter had a profound and positive impact on hundreds hundreds of people wherever she went and we are forever grateful that our paths crossed. 

To her friends - what a blessed crew y’all were to have experienced the magnificence of this women. 

I had the honor and pleasure of coaching Kelly and then getting to be her friend.  We’d laugh and cry together about  dating experiences.  She wanted so badly to be married and make beautiful babies with the man of her dreams. 

I know she’s in heaven playing, dancing and laughing with all the beautiful babies, looking down on us. Sending love and light. 

God you will be missed my friend.  My so many.  Know your soul is loved beyond measure. 

Jan 

This is part of the last text message Kelly sent to me last Friday. We only just started talking. I think it embodies her enthusiasm and excitement for life. All of these comments are amazing. She is a shining light. 

Like many of you, the news of her passing is a sucker punch from out of no where. 

She is loved and has so much love to give.

My sincerest condolences to the entire Schuetz family. I am truly heartbroken at this news. Maj Schuetz, I will never forget the lessons and our conversations. Rest peacefully my friend. 

My beautiful lady, 
your smile brought us so much joy to our lives. Your kindness is legendary. I will always remember the mini dates that you and Kylee had. She always came home happy. You will be missed and always loved by all those that got lucky to know you. Much love Patty Schuetz and family❤️

Collin Powell once said,  "One of the greatest talents of all is the talent to recognize and develop talent in others." I think this epitomized Major Schuetz. I wanted to share a personal example where she took care of me. I recently applied for a program and didn't get accepted due to lack of technical experience. Major Schuetz went out of her way to find me a project that would bolster my resume. I didn't ask her to do that, she was just so eager to help. She was a wonderful leader, person, and friend. I miss her.

Dear Joe and Rita,
   I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family.  This news is never easy to hear.
   Even though we haven’t had contact for many years, I wanted you to know that Kelly sounded like a lovely daughter; I am sure you are very proud of her.

  Cousin Marlene Pachuta Cerny and husband, Don

I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss and I pray that our Creator will heal your hearts.

I had so much fun exploring Quito with you! 

Kelly, you will be missed by so many! I was always amazed to see your natural self-confidence, vigor, and dedication to your work. I had a great time when we went TDY together, and I remember learning so much from you, whether it was language skills or your ability to bring people together. My heart aches for your family and friends, but we will try to find comfort in our memories of you.  May the Lord hold you tight in his arms and give strength to your family. 

Kelly,
I have trouble accepting the fact that your gone, so I wont. It will be like we went a while without seeing each other. Thank you for being a thoughtful and caring friend who always believed in me and pushed me to believe in myself. I will never forget our friendship and our time at WHINSEC in Delta Group. You are a brilliant, headstrong, talented, and charismatic individual and it was an honor to have known you  and I will never forget you. I was always impressed with how you conducted yourself and how you always made everything look easy. Rest in Peace Kelly! 

I had the distinct honor & privilege to work with Kelly in San Antonio, TX. She was one of my most favorite people & young officers at the time. She was full of life, love, & very ambitious - I could just tell she was on an incredible trajectory for amazing things in her career. I was deeply heartbroken hearing of her untimely passing. As a follower of Jesus, we know Heaven is celebrating; however, we’re all left with a big hole in our hearts. Prayers for all left mourning. I’m truly a blessed & better person for knowing her. Shalom. Hugs, SMSgt (Retired) Kelly “Kell” A. Bales

I wish I could take your sorrow away.  There are no words I can say to replicate Kelly’s presence. Please know she is with us all.  





Kelly started training Capoeira with me in San Antonio in 2011 and remained my loyal student since then. She was always the hardest working person in the room. Like many new students to Capoeira, she wanted to learn the fancy movements and acrobatics. I told her to train her base and foundation and she would argue and fight with me about it…but still trained the base like I asked anyway. 

That’s what made Kelly (Amazona) who she was. That stubborn, heard headed spirit, but combined with the humility to listen and learn. That stubborn side of her was what made her great at everything she did. She had that tenacity and determination…that never give up attitude. It helped her become a very well respected Capoeirista everywhere she went. 

The other side to Kelly was her spirit. Fundamentally, she was a kind, loving, charismatic person. She could walk in a room a stranger and walk out of that room with a dozen new friends. Her smile forced others to smile back and that won over the hearts of everyone who met her. 

My condolences to the family. Please know how much she was loved by so many people. 

Amazona. RIP my dear friend. You’ll be horribly missed by so many of us but your memory will live on within each of us that knew you. 

Mestre Advogado

A dear friend and exemplary colleague in all respects, Kelly’s wonderful sense of humor, kindness to everyone were above and beyond but her true gift was her charisma; she lit up the room with her smile and inspired everyone around her. Kelly’s self confidence, her tireless work ethic and professionalism set the standard for all of us. Kelly will be in my heart forever. I will strive to emulate her gracious manner, think of her in happy moments, and keep her blessed memory alive through good deeds and generosity towards everyone as she did on a daily basis. Love you Kelly S/F Pedro

Dear Rita, there are no words sufficient to express my heartfelt sympathy.   I pray Christ wraps you in His loving peace and grace.  Hold tight to the knowledge that Kelly has touched the face of God.
Love, Val

Deepest sympathy Rita to you and your family. 
Shana Green

Your energy and your charisma will accompany us in every moment of our lives.  Kelly this is not a goodbye, it is a see you later, thank you for being part of us and for having made every moment a special moment.

Dear Family,

We are so saddened to learn of beautiful Kelly's passing and feel the family's grief.  Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you.  She is in the eternal and merciful arms of God.  Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her.  May her soul through the mercy of God rest in peace.  

Love and prayers,
Janet and Chester Adkins and family

My friend Kelly, who came highly recommended to help me out of a dark place and willingly filled that role unbeknownst to her with her exuberance and spirit and love for all those around her. I just hugged you and thanked you 3 weeks ago-out dancing salsa like we loved to do. I told you how our friend Ali said to reach out to you and speak with you. We exchanged hugs on the dance floor and I thanked you... and I still do that today. 

You've blessed more than you know.

Christine Shannon and my sons, Christopher and David.

OBITUARY

Major Kelly Schuetz USAF

August 10, 1988 – September 25, 2022

Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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