US Navy Petty Officer 1st Class (PO1/E6) Amaya Mikale Curley passed away, leaving behind her mother, siblings, and a whole community in grief.
Amaya graduated from Page High School and enlisted in the United States Navy in 2017, serving from 2018 to 2025.
Not only did she excel in the US Navy, but Amaya was also outstanding in sports, including basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer, cross country, and track.
Notably, she was recognized as Softball Player of the Year when her team won the 3A Regional Championship.
US Navy Petty Officers and the Page, Arizona Community Mourn the Loss of Amaya Curley at Such a Young Age!
Born on January 28, 2000, in Page, Arizona, to parents Megan Marks and her late father Ryan L. Curley, Amaya was engaged in sports from a young age.
After achieving notable success in athletics, she joined the US Navy, where she served honorably until her untimely passing.
Her death has not only brought grief but has also sent shockwaves through the many who admired and were inspired by her service.
Following her passing, she was honored by multiple organizations, including American Airlines, Phoenix Airport, Phoenix Police, and Phoenix Airport Fire, who provided an escort for her homecoming.
The Navajo Hopi Honor Riders have also shared a heartfelt post on Facebook regarding Amaya’s death, and are asking everyone to escort her and support her family for the funeral.
Reflecting on Amaya’s life and her service to the country, the Riders in the post praised her journey, saying:
Amaya was an exceptional and pleasant individual who was always full of laughter and joy. She had a great sense of humor, one to remember. She shared many wonderful and beautiful memories with her family, friends and whoever she came across. Her beautiful smile accentuated her that will never be forgotten. Her bravery and adventurous life ventured on many excursions in her untimely life here.
Now that Amaya has left the world early, she is survived by her mother, Megan Mark, and two siblings, Ethan and Chloe Marks.
With her passing, teh family is set to hold the funeral on Friday, December 5, 2025, with staging at 6:30 a.m. at Valley Ridge Mortuary in Tuba City, Arizona.
Following the procession departing at 6:55 a.m. and traveling to First Baptist Church, 213 S. Lake Powell, Page, Arizona.
The community, family, and fellow service members are invited to pay their respects and honor her life and service.
While many have expressed their grief and support to the Amaya Curley family, we also extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and all well-wishers.
Rest in Peace, Young Soul!
