Brenda Maria Acuna-Samaniego

Brenda Maria Acuna-Samaniego, 23, of Sioux City, passed away after a brief illness on May 7, 2020 at a local hospital. 

A visitation will be held Sunday, May 10, 2020 from 5-7:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Due to Covid-19 regulations, there will be a maximin of ten people at a time allowed into the funeral home.  Burial will be at Graceland Park Cemetery.  Online condolences may be sent to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Brenda was born on September 10, 1996 in Columbus, Nebraska.  She graduated from West High School. She then graduated from the WITCC Life Academy Program. Brenda participated in the Special Olympics where she won several awards and medals.  She enjoyed dancing and listening to music.

Those left to honor her memory include her parents, Martina Acuna-Samaniego and Luis R. Esquivel-Grijalva of Sioux City; brothers: Josue Acuna-Samaniego and Raul Acuna-Samaniego both of Sioux City; sister Nathaly Acuna-Samaniego, of Sioux City; nephew, Noah Samaniego-Acuna; maternal grandfather, Josefat Acuna Hernandez, of Oklahoma City, OK; and many friends she met through special Olympics.