Aliyah Rhiannon Nerat

Born into Eternal Life and entered God’s loving arms on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the age of 19. Loving and cherished daughter of Jennifer Nerat. Devoted sister of Rhiannon Nerat and Ava Maholmes. Loving granddaughter of Sharon Nerat, Jerry Torkelson, and Gretchen Randle. Loving stepdaughter of Nikki Klingbeil. Dear niece of Melissa (Ryan) Kahue and Shawn Salinas-Maholmes. Special cousin of Cory Kahue. She will be missed by her dear friends and caregivers, especially Sara, Savanna, Samiya, and Bianca Chavez, and the entire staff of Milwaukee School of Languages who called her “Hollywood.” Preceded in death by her father Darnell Maholmes and godfather Vaughan Gartrelle.

Visitation at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 11am-1pm. A celebration of Aliyah’s life at 1pm followed by internment at Wisconsin Memorial Park.

Please join the Nerat family in a special reception following the burial at Epikos Church, 4515 Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa, WI 53225.

Memorial contributions are welcome and can be made to Help 4 HD International.  

Aliyah was known for always being a girly girl. She loved all things pink, glittery and sparkly, just like her personality. She adored all of the Disney princesses, especially Princess Aurora. Aliyah loved all fairy tales and happily ever afters. She loved to shop, go to concerts, travel and go to the movies. She was the “snack queen” – some of her favorites were cheez-its, sour patch kids, zebra cakes, and gummy bears.  Aliyah was a collector of many stuffed animals and jewelry. She always enjoyed family birthday parties, all holidays (especially getting presents at Christmas) and all things spooky. She enjoyed singing and listening to her favorite musical artists:  Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Ne-Yo, Taylor Swift and Katy Perry to list a few. Aliyah will be greatly missed by her beloved dogs Charlie and Mocha, turtle Shelly and fish Olaf. Aliyah will always be remembered for being a funny girl who loved to tell jokes and laugh, for her smile that lit up the entire room…and most of all, for being our little princess.