The Gilbert community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of 17-year-old Angelina Avila, a junior at Perry High School, who passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, following a devastating car accident just days earlier.
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The crash occurred on Saturday, September 27, leaving Angelina critically injured. She was found unconscious and unresponsive at the scene, and after being rushed to the hospital, doctors discovered severe internal bleeding in both her brain and abdomen. Despite emergency surgery and days of courageous fighting, she sadly succumbed to her injuries, passing away peacefully in her mother’s arms.
Angelina’s loss has deeply shaken family, friends, classmates, and teachers who remember her as a kind, sincere, and radiant young woman. Known affectionately as a “Little Angel,” she carried a warmth and compassion that touched everyone she encountered.
Born in Glendale and later living in Phoenix, Angelina had been pursuing her education with determination. Alongside her studies at Perry High School, she was enrolled in the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program at Carrington College, hoping to dedicate her future to helping others in the medical field.
Her dedication extended beyond academics. From 2021 to 2024, she worked as a Retention Specialist at A3 Smart Home, where she earned the respect of her colleagues for her professionalism and work ethic. Even while managing school and work, Angelina made time for her loved ones, often putting the needs of others before her own.
Friends recall her rare ability to truly see and value people, often offering encouragement, a listening ear, or simply her bright smile. Her presence lit up every room, and her untimely passing leaves an immeasurable void.
As the Gilbert and Phoenix communities grieve, Angelina’s family finds comfort in the outpouring of love and prayers they’ve received. Though her life was cut tragically short, her legacy of kindness, compassion, and resilience will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.