Birth date: Nov 12, 2002 Death date: Mar 20, 2021
Angel J. Arauz, 18, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 in his home. Rest In Peace Arrangements are incomplete with Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home Read Obituary
It feels like I've lived under an eclipse since you left us. Like, somehow, you were the light the entire time. Like, I've been running to find you ever since. In everything that I do I look for you like I have no choice. Then when I find you again in the most unexpected place it's like the whole world stops rotating for a second while I sit in the wake of what was and what you were. There’s a line from a poem I can’t quite remember, something about how grief is just love with nowhere to go. I think about that a lot now. How the love I feel for Angel—the love we all feel—hasn't healed hasn't gone, but is still tangled and aching and alive. I cannot feel the flames or see the fall that Angel found himself between but I can imagine myself holding him on his way down and I can wish to have sat in that fire with him. Maybe just to be in the light again.
I love you my sweet sweet sweet Angel. -Scott Mullinix
I miss you so much, you barely got to start what you were meant to finish that is one of the only things I understand . for ever greatful for your existence , it shall for ever flourish your spirit could never die , such a beautiful soul could never be lost from this world in its entirety . This life is so strange with out you none of it feels right I always find my self wondering what you're up to , that thought is the only thing that drives me any more, that maybe in different time lines we're doing it at the same time
I just wanted to share another picture of Angel and I from a few years ago. We kinda grew apart after our freshman year but he was one of my bestfriends all through middle school and I can’t thank him enough for being there through it all.
I was this young man’s 6th grade school teacher. His smile lit up a room. I am praying for his family and friends.
I had a few art classes with him and his aura was nothing but a happy one. His art was amazing and his warmth and friendliness will never be forgotten💖
I was Angel’s art teacher at Durfee and SDMS. A truly talented artist and special soul. Sending love to all his family and friends. ❤️
Angel was a friend of my son Scott. Over the years he spent the night at my house many times and was always so kind and polite. Last year a bunch of boys helped us move rock to our backyard and Angel worked his tail off-and never complained. Angel made an impact on so many people, he will never be forgotten. RIP
Genuinely my favorite person to be around. He inspired my music when we were younger and continues to do so now. I love you, Angel. My next song is for you.
Sending all my love to his family💛
Angel was best friends with chris nance and we dearly miss him and love him fly high Buddy
