Ariana Maria Balsara

Ariana Maria Balsara, 17, of Fort Smith, passed away Saturday, July 20th, 2013, in Little Rock. She was born November 20th, 1995 in Bogota, Colombia. She was a Senior at Northside High School where she was a member of the Girl’s Soccer Team and Cross Country Team. She was a former member of the Fort Smith Tideriders Swim Team. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Ariana loved sports, photography and had a good eye for fashion. She was naturally athletic and creative. Ariana was easy going, fun and got along with everybody; loved to travel and enjoyed other cultures. She brought sunshine into all our lives. She was so loved and will be missed by many. Memorial service will be at 6:00 PM Thursday, July 25th, 2013 at Community Bible Church, 9201 Dallas, Fort Smith, AR. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. There will be a Candle Light Vigil Service at 9:00 PM Wednesday, July 24th, 2013, at Trinity Junior High, 1205 South Albert Pike, Fort Smith, AR. She is survived by her parents Drs. Silvia N. and Zubin N. Balsara, one brother Adrian Z. Balsara of Denver, CO, maternal grandmother Gladys Ruiz of Fort Smith and paternal grandfather Nariman S. Balsara of Miami, FL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Sebastian County Humane Society, 3800 Kelley Hwy., Fort Smith, AR 72904.