Ashley AK47 Nichols - Headstone Fund

The MMA and Indigenous community suffered a tragic loss with the passing of Ashley Nichols. We are raising money to pay for her tombstone, and any additional funds will be directed to her community.

Obituary of Ashley Nichols - Standing Light Woman (1986 – 2024)

Suddenly at home in Thorold, Ontario on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024, Ashley Nichols “AK47” formerly of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation in her 38th year.

Predeceased by her parents Jim Nichols and Denise Kechego. Loving sister of Shauna Kechego-Nichols (Derek), James Carpenter (Jenn), Curtis Kechego, Salina Nichols, Daniel Kechego (Raven).

Sadly, missed by her partner Clinton Morocco.

Aunt of Kayan, Joy, Naakonay, Francis and Ocean. Also sadly missed by her Muay Thai and MMA Communities.

Missed by many Aunties, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.

A mother

Destined to their child

Through life and after death.

The one who won’t let either thing

Cut the tether binding their souls.

No matter how many lifetimes

They must wait to meet or reunite

There is no greater belonging

Then in the arms of

A mother

Sara Rian

Broke or beautiful; it’s up to me how I

choose to see me.

I call to my spirit – won’t let it disappear

slowly.

Shaking the sadness I’ve felt so my soul

can be free.

And I think I for what it takes so my

Heart is taking the lead.

And maybe, I think I might be good for a minute.

As I take another breath and never look

back like I’m winning

Sometimes it can be easy to walk away

Like life’s finished until we take two

steps forward; don’t let the dream get

diminished.

Sometimes we lose ourselves and we

Forget about the love.

We are surrounded by light, I think it’s

someone whose above.

And when the road gets rough, I will

tell myself to be tough, keep my head

up, and act like I think I’m enough.

Ashley Nichols

Ashley was a light in the life of her family since a young age. Her smile and laughter contagious and her spark for life was inspiring, even from a young age.

She loved to dance and sing. A time of remembrance, Ashley starred in a concert in grade 8 at

Wiiji Niimbawiiyaang School on Chippewas of the Thames. Shocking everyone with her rhythm

and ability to put on a star performance captivating everyone in a crowd.

In her adolescence, she discovered boxing with her first coach Rick Peters. This propelled her

journey and rise to glory. Through her dedication and passion for Muay Thai and MMA, Ashley

reached self-actualization and found who she truly was meant to be in the world. The warrior

woman that we all came to know, love and watch as she travelled the world. Her second home

and family at the Kaewsamrit gym in Thailand, supported, guided and pushed her to greatness.

She was just a kid from the Rez, who had a dream and went all the way from surviving to

thriving, holding World titles in Muay Thai and MMA.

“Ash tha best! Let’s go!”