Carmen Cecilia Quijada Medina passed away on October 25th, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.

Born on September 7th, 1999, in Tucson, Arizona, Carmen was raised by her father, Jose Quijada Jr., and mother, Karamina Reyna Quijada. Carmen grew up in Marana and graduated from Marana High School in the Marana Unified School District in 2018.

Carmen enjoyed art, music, track and field, and cosmetology. She spent her youth honing her artistic skills in various art courses and had an affinity for working with acrylic paints. While painting, she could always be found listening to her favorite music artists—Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, and Kehlani. Starting in middle school, Carmen pursued an interest in track and field. She found comfort in running and loved knowing she was capable of constantly improving her athletic skills. Lastly, Carmen found pleasure in styling hair, learning braiding techniques, painting nails, and applying makeup.

Carmen is remembered by her siblings Alex, Adrian, Jose III, Gia, Julissa, Selena, and Caesar. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jose Quijada Sr. and Cecilia Leal Quijada.

A viewing was held on November 2nd, 2026, at Avenidas Cremation and Burial, with cremation to follow.