Ashley Marie Nishiyama, 16

Ashley Marie Nishiyama began blessing us with her life beginning April 1, 2002.

Ashley blessed us for 16 years until Jan. 17, 2019. Born in Santa Clara, California, Ashley aspired to be an artist, and was a student in her junior year at Columbia Falls High School in Columbia Falls, Montana.

Ashley is survived by her father, Derrik Nishiyama of Glendora, California; mother, Liana West of Columbia Falls, Montana; two brothers, Rhyan Nishiyama and Joshua Nishiyama of Columbia Falls; and large extended family and friends.

Her celebration of life will be held at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 1890 U.S. 93, Kalispell, Montana.

A repast will be at Calvary Chapel Church in Whitefish, 420 5th St., Whitefish, Montana. Friends are encouraged to visit our website at www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family.

Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory caring for the family.