Raquel's obituary
*In Loving Memory of Raquel Brittany Bennett**
**November 20, 1991 – August 29, 2025**
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Raquel Brittany Bennett, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, on August 29, 2025, at 5:27 PM at Chandler Regional Hospital. She was 33 years old.
Raquel was born on November 20, 1991, in Phoenix, Arizona, to her loving parents, Kell and Monique Bennett. From an early age, Raquel exhibited a free spirit and a natural creativity that would define her life. She was a bright light in the lives of everyone she met, known for her remarkable personality, ability to connect with people, and her unwavering kindness.
**A Life of Creativity and Passion**
Raquel’s artistic talents shined brightly from a young age. She loved painting on canvases, drawing, and crafting beautiful items. One of her proudest accomplishments was her successful crystal jewelry business, *Charmed by Moon*. She also authored and published a book on Amazon, a testament to her boundless creativity and determination.
Music played a significant role in Raquel’s life. She taught herself to play the flute as a child, learned guitar from her cousin Bo, and loved to sing. She was truly a free spirit, embracing life on her terms and confidently being herself. Raquel never married, but her family was her true anchor, and she found immense joy and fulfillment in their love and support.
**A Lover of Life and Adventure**
Raquel loved electronic dance music (EDM) and attended incredible events like EDC, documenting her adventures on social media. She had a strong online presence, gaining a following on TikTok where she reviewed products and proudly built a successful business through her creativity and charisma.
Her life was filled with cherished memories, from attending Halsey concerts and enjoying resort trips to childhood moments like covering her sister with stickers. Raquel’s laughter and joy were infectious, lighting up every room she entered and leaving lasting impressions on everyone she met.
**A Legacy of Love and Connection**
Raquel’s passing is deeply felt by her family and friends. She will be forever remembered for her warmth, kindness, and her ability to make everyone feel loved and valued. Though her life was tragically brief, her memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved her.
Raquel is survived by her mother, Monique Grey; her sister, Elysee Geller; her father, Kell Bennett; her stepmother, Julene Bennett; her stepbrothers, Aaron and Zach; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins from both sides of her family. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Alberto R. Pino; her grandmother, Velia Pino; her uncles, Mario and Victor Pino; and her aunt, Annette Lowney.
Raquel’s family finds comfort in knowing she is reunited with loved ones who have passed before her and will always hold her in their hearts.
**Services and Remembrance**
Details regarding services to honor Raquel’s life will be shared with family and friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you celebrate Raquel’s memory by embracing life’s joys, cherishing your loved ones, and pursuing your passions as she did so beautifully.