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Portrait of Makayla Rene Settles
In loving memory

Makayla Rene Settles

February 20, 2007 – December 30, 2025
Lived 18 years
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2007
Born February 20
2008
Makayla was 1 when Lehman Brothers collapsed amid the financial crisis
2009
Makayla was 2 when Captain Sully safely landed a jetliner on the Hudson River
2015
Makayla was 8 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2016
Makayla was 9 when Pokemon Go sent millions outdoors hunting creatures
2022
Makayla was 15 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2025
Passed away December 30, age 18
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Carolina Sandoval 12w

I miss you every second of the day.

Jojo works with me every day now baby. I cut his hair, your sister doesn’t like it lol. I love you girl. You got the whole world to love you just by being you. They love your laugh baby.

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Carson Loveless 27w

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Condolences to her family

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Brandon deJongh 30w

Kaykay

Kaykay, missing your laughter very much!! There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you!

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Vy Tran 35w

Makaylurrr

I wished we could’ve had more adventures together, always looking to meet new people with you. So caring to any and everyone even if you just had met them. You never met a stranger only friends you hadn’t made yet. I love you always.

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Madison Reams 35w

Makayla ❤️

ur 1000% still the coolest girl I know. I talk to you everyday, have to make sure your caught up, so you shouldn’t be missing out on anything love. I miss you everyday and will forever.❤️❤️

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Fernando Sandoval 35w

Remembering an Angel

Hola mami, I miss you so much. I remember all the great times we had going to Magic Mountain, and having Panda 🙃 I hope you know that we will never forget you and your Legacy will live forever. Love Always, tío.

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Brandon deJongh 35w

KayKay

Makayla I miss you dearly! Your leftovers are missed also... lol.. I miss hearing your workouts for the week and you trying to scare me constantly. Not to mention your laugh throughout the house! Love you kid!

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Carolina Sandoval 35w

My baby girl

She is my first born daughter and she has half of my heart. Today, tomorrow and forever.

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