Alyssia Ariel Palomino

Alyssia Ariel Palomino, age 28 entered into eternity on August 4, 2020. Alyssia was born June 27, 1992 in Loma Linda, CA. She is survived by her parents Jose and Otilia, brother Joseph and wife Rosemary, sister Alexis, nieces Samara and Avienna, nephews Jordan and Isaac, grandparents Lupe and Rick, 18 aunts and uncles, and 131 cousins. Proceeded into eternity by grandmother Rose, grandfathers Elias and Augustine, great grandmother Ysidora, uncles Art and Johnny and aunt Irma.

Alyssia graduated from Kaiser High School with a full softball scholarship to attend the University of Auburn in Alabama. From there she continued her education and softball career at Cypress College in California before completing her Bachelor’s Degree and softball career at Point University in Georgia. While completing her Master’s Degree at Azusa Pacific University, Alyssia worked as a teacher’s aide for special needs children at Berry Middle School. Alyssia always spoke about how her students/kids were an inspiration to her and they changed her perspective on life, but to them Alyssia was their reward to be able to see her every day.

As well as Alyssia being a fierce competitor she was a deeply compassionate and thoughtful teammate. Many have described Alyssia as joyful and full of kindness. Alyssia affected everyone with her infectious laugh and quick wit whether it was a strange, hilarious reference or an animated facial expression. Alyssia truly left a lasting impression with every single person she came in contact with. Many knew her as Sunshine, Hollywood, Cia, Felicity and Hannah Fontana.

Alyssia’s bright shining spark will shine through us in our day to day life, every breath we take and every moment we share she will be with us. Alyssia’s essence will live through each of us not just in spirit but in the manner in which we live our lives, how we see the world and how we love.

“Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciple” John 13:35