So deeply loved. So dearly missed.

Ashley will be remembered for his vibrant spirit and the way he embraced life. He loved music, took pride in his appearance, and found joy in working out and staying active through sports. He carried a presence full of energy, style, and passion. He was kind, very respectful, and truly a gentle soul.

He was someone who lived with intensity and depth, always pushing forward, even through challenges. His strength was not always loud, but it showed in the way he kept going, even when the path ahead was unclear.

One of the final notes found in his notebook read: “for our glory - nothing beats conquering in an unknown bind”

This reflects a powerful truth about Ashley’s journey that sometimes, the greatest courage is moving forward without having all the answers, trusting God even when we cannot see the way. It speaks to faith, resilience, and the quiet bravery of facing life’s uncertainties.

Ashley leaves behind a family who loves him deeply and will carry his memory forward: his mother, Pinky Mathema, and his three sisters, Donnah, Patience, and Paula. Though his time here was short, his life made an impact that will not be forgotten.
Psalm 91

King James Version
1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
9 Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.