Funeral and Medical Expenses for Marcelo Aranda

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Deputy Ashley Aranda’s husband, Marcelo G. Aranda. He passed away unexpectantly after a brief illness on June 19th, 2023 in León, Mexico.

Marcelo was born December 19, 1977 in Mexico. He immigrated to the United States in 2006. Prior to immigrating, Marcelo completed his law degree at Iberoamericana University. In 2009, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from GVSU with his B.A. in Criminal Justice. He also graduated from GRCC Police Academy in 2009. He went on to work as a Cadet with the Kent County Sheriff Office from 2008 to 2010, Officer at Kentwood Police Department from 2011 to 2012 and a Deputy with the Kent County Sheriff Office from 2012 to 2022.

He was a loyal, loving and kind Husband, Father, Stepfather and Son. He is survived by his loving wife, Ashley Aranda, their four children Lucy (13), Sam (9), Nathan (14) Charlie (10), his parents Anne Aranda de Gay and Marcelo Gay Guerra, sisters Cecilia Gay Aranda, Anne Gay Aranda and four nieces.

Marcelo has been cremated and funeral arrangements (in Michigan) are pending.

Friends and family are asking you to please consider contributing as these unexpected funeral expenses, medical bills and overall tragedy has hit her family in the worst way.

Please keep Deputy Ashley Aranda and family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.