Jakob Brandon Canales-Kelley, aged 15, passed away tragically on Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was born on February 10, 2009, in Georgia and spent the last ten years of his life in Arizona. Jakob was an exceptional big brother, not only to his siblings but also to every little kid he encountered. His charismatic and adventurous spirit led him outdoors, where he could often be found riding bikes or exploring with his friends.

Jakob had a deep love for animals and was particularly fond of raising chickens to provide for his family. He also cherished his family's cats and dogs, caring for them with affection and dedication. Jakob's interests included watching the show "Supernatural," harboring a passion for vehicles, and indulging in classic rock music, especially AC/DC, Kansas, and Metallica.

A student at Gila Ridge High School, Jakob was actively involved in his community, volunteering at the local food bank. He looked forward to expanding his volunteer efforts in the future. Known for his adventurous spirit, kindness, responsibility beyond his years, and love for music, Jakob had a knack for humor, often brightening the room with his jokes and sarcasm.

Jakob is survived by his loving mother, Danielle Canales-Kelley, his father, Jerimiah Brandon Kelley, his siblings Nadya Canales Rodriguez, Abbie Canales, Henri Kelley, and Penny Kelley, brother-in-law Jose Rodriguez, grandparents, and numerous other relatives, friends, and acquaintances.

The celebration of life for Jakob will be held at 13750 S Ave 5E, Yuma, AZ 85365, on Friday, March 29, from 1-3 pm. Attendees are encouraged to wear classic rock band shirts if they have them, in honor of Jakob's passion for music. The family is working on funds to provide food for mourners and is setting up a slideshow with photos to be displayed. Those who have photos of Jakob to share can contribute to the photo album set up at https://photos.app.goo.gl/mvmQWsYekAvfrXRy7.

To contribute to services and funeral home costs, a GoFundMe has been set up at https://gofund.me/480024be. Those willing to provide meals for the family can sign up on the MealTrain at https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/9q01gv.

Jakob will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His adventurous spirit, kind heart, and love for music will forever live on in the memories of those he touched.