We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Sarina Nicole Bachtel. Collecting your stories and memories here will offer us great comfort. Click on the heart to let us know you were here. Please upload as many photos, memories, and thoughts as you would like. Thank you for contributing to this... see moreWe created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Sarina Nicole Bachtel. Collecting your stories and memories here will offer us great comfort. Click on the heart to let us know you were here. Please upload as many photos, memories, and thoughts as you would like. Thank you for contributing to this lasting memorial.
OBITUARY
Sarina Nicole Bachtel was tragically taken from this world on the evening of April 6th, 2021. She was our wild child and centerpiece to our family. Her heart was always giving, even to those she did not know and she lived to help those around her. Our world will never be the same and a light has dimmed. She is survived by her parents Ron and Cara Bachtel and her sisters, Heather, Melissa, and Veronica. She will be missed by all those... see moreSarina Nicole Bachtel was tragically taken from this world on the evening of April 6th, 2021. She was our wild child and centerpiece to our family. Her heart was always giving, even to those she did not know and she lived to help those around her. Our world will never be the same and a light has dimmed. She is survived by her parents Ron and Cara Bachtel and her sisters, Heather, Melissa, and Veronica. She will be missed by all those who have met her and leaves a hole not only in our hearts but also in that of her fiance River Havens and her beloved Marley. We will live our lives to the fullest in her memory and can only ask the same of those who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to the Pima Animal Care Center (or any other nonprofit organization that you believe Sarina would love).
My heart is completely broken for the Bachtel family! We first met Sarina when she was just 9 years old. She was a great older “sister” to Sereya and loved fixing her hair. We are so grateful that Sarina and the Bachtel family were among the 1st... moreMy heart is completely broken for the Bachtel family! We first met Sarina when she was just 9 years old. She was a great older “sister” to Sereya and loved fixing her hair. We are so grateful that Sarina and the Bachtel family were among the 1st people we met in Benson. Sarina, you will forever be in our hearts. less
Sarina was one of a kind, a special soul. I remember many wonderful Christmases here, walking the neighborhood, lighting luminarias, and opening presents to squeals of joy. We will remember her with that unbridled sort of joy.
Beyond belief, I reflect on the loss of Sarina. I hope she knew what a great honor it was, as a family photographer, to have gotten to know her. First, as the precious teen. Then growing into the special beautiful person she became inside and out.
I... moreBeyond belief, I reflect on the loss of Sarina. I hope she knew what a great honor it was, as a family photographer, to have gotten to know her. First, as the precious teen. Then growing into the special beautiful person she became inside and out.
I attached some images taken over the years. Recently Sarina asked me to create some business portraits and beauty shots. I will try to provide a couple of those to show her recent appearance. I am happy that she left the shoot with hopes for the future. She left saying that she had one of the most amazingly fun experiences in years. That she felt a renewed and heightened sense of self-esteem.
Thinking about what she said, I prepared a framed print just for her as a birthday gift. It was a print of a photograph I took when I asked her to give herself a big hug and love herself. I am immensely sad she never got to pick up that photograph as a reminder to reenact that as needed. I keep it now as a symbolic hug that I wish I could give her now.
I cry knowing the loss of all that known Sarina as an unconditional friend and especially those family and loved ones that will feel the forever loss of her special spirit and love Sarina Sarina always exuded freely.
Thank you, Lord, for placing such an extraordinary soul of Sarina in our life. RIP with our Lord Sarina. For those grieving, let us remember the Resurrection as God's promise of heaven for Sarina. less
were so quirky.. You really made friends wherever you went. & That infectious smile could light up any room. Ive been thinking about my talent show. I know everyone made fun of me. I was so scared to go on stage. My heart was racing, so terrified of... morewere so quirky.. You really made friends wherever you went. & That infectious smile could light up any room. Ive been thinking about my talent show. I know everyone made fun of me. I was so scared to go on stage. My heart was racing, so terrified of being the center of attention. But Lupita promised me I would be fine so I did. And I saw you sitting with our friends. And you were clapping and throwing thumbs up. After I finished you found me and gave me a hug. Just keep telling me how good I was, and why I chose that song. Because of you, that day wasn’t a disaster. You made me feel like my friends were proud of me, that’s all that mattered. You were so talented at changing peoples moods. You just had a certain way about you. It was hard to be mad around you & people gravitated towards you because of that. High school was really rough for me. & somehow I just remember you giving me a hug or telling me not to think about it to much.
You were always a woman on a mission. 💕
You made more of a change then you think.
You’re heavy on my mind Sarina. Happy Birthday beautiful. less
I can’t tell you the pain I am feeling, everyone who knew Sarina knew she was such a good hearted person, she did so much for everyone when she could. I grew to love her with all my heart the time that we spent together Sarina I will forever cherish... moreI can’t tell you the pain I am feeling, everyone who knew Sarina knew she was such a good hearted person, she did so much for everyone when she could. I grew to love her with all my heart the time that we spent together Sarina I will forever cherish it. I love you so much and I know you will be watching over me, I have so many more pictures and videos with you less
I'm sad to see the world loose such a bright and powerful person who not only convinced me but many others to go for our dreams and always accepted us for who we are. I will miss our bonfires and kickbacks, but I'm thankful for the amazing memories with... moreI'm sad to see the world loose such a bright and powerful person who not only convinced me but many others to go for our dreams and always accepted us for who we are. I will miss our bonfires and kickbacks, but I'm thankful for the amazing memories with all our friends. You made the time in Benson better. I will never forget you, and I hope you shine just as brightly in the next world like you did here. less
Sarina,
It’s taken me a minute to figure out what to say.
I remember the first couple weeks of freshman year, you sat a little behind me. ALWAYS trying to steal my snacks. But I didn’t mind.
You made the class fun
You were in most of my... moreSarina,
It’s taken me a minute to figure out what to say.
I remember the first couple weeks of freshman year, you sat a little behind me. ALWAYS trying to steal my snacks. But I didn’t mind.
You made the class fun
You were in most of my classes.my history P
Going over to your house for a fire, I met your mom, your family fly high Rina. I’m gonna miss you. 💔
This just doesn’t feel real. You were a huge part of my childhood. Now there’s just a piece missing. less
Didn't know her long, however she was the first person to get me to laugh to the point of me hurting. She had a pure soul and light.
She really was one of the most up beat, I've ever met, even when she was sad she stayed positive. She cared about... moreDidn't know her long, however she was the first person to get me to laugh to the point of me hurting. She had a pure soul and light.
She really was one of the most up beat, I've ever met, even when she was sad she stayed positive. She cared about everything. One of the best people I've ever met and ever will meet. less
We would always joke about how we were twins and and not cousins. My favorite time of the year was seeing you on the holidays. I love you! You’re the sweetest person. Rest easy🤍 you’ll always be apart of my heart!
We would always joke about how we were twins and and not cousins. My favorite time of the year was seeing you on the holidays. I love you! You’re the sweetest person. Rest easy
I met you through your sister Melissa. And you lived right down the road from me and we became friends alway going over to each other’s house spending the night laughing, playing with the ferret. I have so many memories of us together. We were just... moreI met you through your sister Melissa. And you lived right down the road from me and we became friends alway going over to each other’s house spending the night laughing, playing with the ferret. I have so many memories of us together. We were just talking not to long ago about how you were gonna take a trip here to visit me. I hope you rest easy love. You’ll always be in my heart and I’m so so glad I met you. You are such a loving caring friend, I considered you my sister more than a friend. Fly high love. Until I see you again. 💛 less
I am so happy to meet you in high school and middle school and you are a very kind person and a really good friend and we have such good memories from high school and middle school and it’s so hard for me that you are really gone and you are my best... moreI am so happy to meet you in high school and middle school and you are a very kind person and a really good friend and we have such good memories from high school and middle school and it’s so hard for me that you are really gone and you are my best friend that I ever had and rsp my best friend sarina from your friend victor penta less
Sarina, I met you in middle school through my sister Hope, You were more Hope's friend but we would hang out in the same group often. I'm glad you guys were close, you definitely helped her more than you'll know. and I was so very blessed to know you In... moreSarina, I met you in middle school through my sister Hope, You were more Hope's friend but we would hang out in the same group often. I'm glad you guys were close, you definitely helped her more than you'll know. and I was so very blessed to know you In school, you were always the person that kept their group together I believe, you cared about people's struggles and their emotions. You always took the time out of your day to cheer people up. You never looked down on anyone for their downfalls, instead you helped them through it. You were such a genuine woman. Your personality lit up a room. All I remember is your bubbly personality. Then when we got older we crossed paths again and you were the one watching my daughter when she was in your mom's day care. I always remembered you would just adore her and we're always doing something fun with her. She loved you, you definitely always made her smile. You were the one to teach her one of the popular dances to a song, (that I can't remember the exact song) It was the cutest. You loved kids like they were your own. Fly high ♥️ you'll forever be missed but never forgotten. You made powerful Impact in this world, with so many people the loved you less
and became even better friends Freshman year. We had 1st hour, which was P.E. We spent more time in the locker room putting on lotion and taking pictures, then we did anything else. (Don't tell our moms lol) Sarina, you were always there for me, even on... moreand became even better friends Freshman year. We had 1st hour, which was P.E. We spent more time in the locker room putting on lotion and taking pictures, then we did anything else. (Don't tell our moms lol) Sarina, you were always there for me, even on your roughest days. I remember I went to school crying my Sophomore year, and you were the first to come and hug me, and make sure I was okay. We didn't have really and classes together Junior and Senior year, so we gravitated away but still said Hi whenever we could.
Thank you for being You, and for being a positive, wonderful, person that cared, and would give the shirt off your back to anyone in need. Still to this day I can hear your amazing laugh replay in my head. I know you are up in heaven making everyone smile, and everyone laugh.
Fly high my little, brave angel 😇 We know you are here in Spirit, and your memories will forever be in our hearts. Sarina Nicole, I love you, and hope to see you one day soon. It's not goodbye but a see you later. less
and became even better friends Freshman year. We had 1st hour, which was P.E. We spent more time in the locker room putting on lotion and taking pictures, then we did anything else. (Don't tell our moms lol) Sarina, you were always there for me, even on... moreand became even better friends Freshman year. We had 1st hour, which was P.E. We spent more time in the locker room putting on lotion and taking pictures, then we did anything else. (Don't tell our moms lol) Sarina, you were always there for me, even on your roughest days. I remember I went to school crying my Sophomore year, and you were the first to come and hug me, and make sure I was okay. We didn't have really and classes together Junior and Senior year, so we gravitated away but still said Hi whenever we could.
Thank you for being You, and for being a positive, wonderful, person that cared, and would give the shirt off your back to anyone in need. Still to this day I can hear your amazing laugh replay in my head. I know you are up in heaven making everyone smile, and everyone laugh.
Sarina Nicole,
You are a very special person that walked into my life. We first met in middle school in choir, and we also had P.E together. You always kept me laughing, and smiling no matter where we were, or what day you were having. Your amazing... moreSarina Nicole,
You are a very special person that walked into my life. We first met in middle school in choir, and we also had P.E together. You always kept me laughing, and smiling no matter where we were, or what day you were having. Your amazing personality, your gorgeous laugh, and wonderful vibrant smile, just drew people to you.
We were always talking, laughing,and passing notes back in forth in Mrs. Hansen's class, or in Chior when Dr. Morales taught us. You, Me, Kimberly, Renee, and Hope always made sure to do Whatever we could to get the same practice room in Choir, so we could sit and gossip, and talk, oh and of course to "practice our vocals." To this day I remember all the colorful notes we would pass back and forth in Mrs. Hansen's class, and she did whatever she could to take them, but that didn't stop us. I used to sit and re-read those notes everyday. You made such a positive impact on my life.
Wild Child Sarina!
I’ve known you since you were 16 years old. God granted me the blessing of being your friend as you grew into the beautiful young woman you are. Although you were taken from this Earth too soon, you accomplished so much and made so... moreWild Child Sarina!
I’ve known you since you were 16 years old. God granted me the blessing of being your friend as you grew into the beautiful young woman you are. Although you were taken from this Earth too soon, you accomplished so much and made so many people proud!
I will forever cherish the memories we made together; from bathing kitties in kitchen sinks, peeing outside a public pool, impromptu lake trips after working night shifts, crying together after stupid movies, and the conversations only you and I would understand.
Most of all, I will miss seeing your big beautiful smile when my husband and I drove by you and Marley, your random phone calls to check on me, and that contagious laugh only you have.
Fly high baby girl! I love you! 🕊❤️ less
My sweet baby girl. I love you more than words can describe. Thank you for loving me like you did i love you!!!! I will see you soon my gorgeous Sarina Baby.