In Loving Memory of Ariel Dianne Brzycki

Sunrise: July 21, 1991

Sunset: October 20, 2025

Ariel Dianne Brzycki was a fierce and radiant soul whose journey on this earth ended far too soon. On October 20th, 2025, she passed away from a fentanyl overdose, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and deep complexity. Though addiction marked a part of her path, it does not define her story. Ariel is now free and no longer bound by pain or struggle and is resting in the arms of the Lord, embraced by eternal peace.

She is survived by her beloved son, Thomas Edward, whose life continues to be lovingly nurtured by his father, Jay Eckard. Ariel’s memory lives on in the hearts of her devoted mother Rebecca Brzycki, her aunts Rachel and Regina, her cherished grandmother Juanita Jukas, her father figure Robert Fitz and a wide circle of family who carry her spirit forward.

She was preceded in death by her cherished PopPop, Edward Brzycki, whose passing in January of this year reunited him with the angels who now welcome her home.

Ariel was more than the battles she faced. She was a beautiful daughter, a mother, a niece, a granddaughter and a woman with dreams, humor, art, love, and a heart that longed for peace and connection with this world. Her story is one of resilience and redemption, and her final chapter is one of release: from suffering into grace.

We remember Ariel not only for the pain she endured, but for the love she gave, the lessons she taught, and the light she leaves behind.
May her soul soar freely and may those who loved her find comfort in knowing she has entered her heavenly home, where love has no end.