Kimber Leigh Velasquez

Wasilla resident Kimber Leigh Velasquez, 22, died March 20, 2011, as a result of injuries sustained in a snowmachine accident.

A memorial service is at 11 a.m., March 26 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1201 East Bogard Road in Wasilla.

Kimber was born Jan. 14, 1989, in Wasilla, the daughter of Antonio and Geneva Velasquez. She graduated from Wasilla High School in 2006, where she was a member of the cheer team. She was enrolled at the University of Alaska, majoring in human services.

Kimber was an avid athlete as a gymnast and cheerleader. She achieved all she set out to do and loved life. She enjoyed snowmachining and watching hockey. She attended Sacred Heart Church in Wasilla. She was joined by her boyfriend Eric Zehnder of Wasilla; who worshiped her every move. Together they will live in eternity.

Surviving are her parents Antonio and Geneva; her brothers, Daniel, Matthew and Kristoffer and his wife, Amber. She also leaves behind her maternal grandparents, Tom and Bonnie Smith of Columbus, Miss.; and by several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Kimber’s memorial fund at Mat-Valley Federal Credit Union, account No. 17064.

Funeral arrangements were by Evergreen Funeral Home in Anchorage.