Ariel Jo'Lene Santos

Funeral services to Celebrate the Life of Ariel Jo’Lene Santos, age 17 of O’Donnell, Texas were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the O’Donnell High School Gym in O’Donnell, Texas with Pastor Taylor Wood officiating. The burial committal followed to the O’Donnell Cemetery. Ariel passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Lynn County, Texas. She was born on January 14, 2009, in Lubbock, Texas. Ariel was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ruben Santos; her great-grandfather, Alejandro Renteria and her great-grandmother, San Juana Renteria. Ariel is survived by her loving family, her parents, Ricardo Santos and Melissa Santos of O’Donnell, Texas; her brothers, Nicholas Santos of Colorado Springs, CO., Dominick Santos of O’Donnell, Texas, Gabriel Santos of Travis AFB, CA, Ricardo B. Santos, Jr. of Garland, Texas, and Gilbert Isaac Gonzales IV of Tulsa, Oklahoma; her grandparents, Miguel and Delores Santos of Floresville, Texas; her grandparents, Joe and Christina Renteria of O’Donnell, Texas.; aunt and uncle Anita and Joseph Hernandez of O’Donnell, Texas, aunt, April Gloria of Lamesa, Texas, uncle, Joe Renteria, Jr. of O’Donnell, Texas, uncle, Christopher Renteria of O’Donnell, Texas, uncle and aunt, Martin and Isabel Gonzales of Lamesa, Texas, uncle and aunt, Ruben T. and Nicole Santos of O’Donnell, Texas, uncle John and Laura Santos of Clearwater, FL.; numerous relatives and friends. Ariel Jo’Lene Santos was a beautiful young soul whose kindness, smile, and gentle spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. She was a Senior at O’Donnell High School, where she was a proud member of the National Honor Society, and had ambitions to pursue a career in Sonography. Ariel had a love for life that could be seen in the things she enjoyed most. She treasured spending time with her family and friends and had a special love for music, especially Country Music and attending Country Concerts. Some of her happiest moments were spent surrounded by the people she loved, enjoying good music, laughing, and making memories. Ariel’s beautiful spirit will live on through the love she shared and the many memories she created with her family, friends, classmates, teachers, and everyone fortunate enough to have known her. She will be remembered for her dreams, her laughter, and most of all, the unforgettable big Smile that brought so much joy to everyone and those around her. Ariel Santos will be deeply missed and forever lovingly remembered. We are deeply saddened by this loss. Our hearts go out to those close to them. We remember the beautiful person that they were and take solace in knowing that they are now at peace. Rest in peace, Ariel Jo'Lene Santos. You will be dearly missed by all who knew you. Funeral arrangements are under the trusted care and direction of Gonzales Funeral Home To send condolences online, please visit www.gonzalesfuneralhome.net