Arielle Marie Dominique Rodriguez
December 3, 1985  -  March 17, 2026

Arielle Marie Dominique Grimmett (AMDG – Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam), married name Rodriguez, was born on December 3, 1985, in Dallas, Texas, to Coye and Judith Grimmett. The youngest of ten children, she was raised in Farmers Branch, Texas, where she attended Mary Immaculate Catholic School and R.L. Turner High School, before graduating from Texas State University in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

From a young age, Arielle loved gymnastics, dance, and musical theater, and she was a member of her high school dance team. She adored the Radio City Rockettes and dreamed of living in New York City - a dream she later fulfilled.

Arielle was deeply rooted in her Catholic faith and was an active member of the Catholic Sorority, Mu Epsilon Theta, where she held the office of Vice President while in college. She participated in and served on staff for multiple “Bobcat Awakening” Catholic student retreats, including giving the Agape (love) talk at BA26—a memory that she forever cherished. Known for her vibrant spirit, she loved Bobcat football, floating the San Marcos River, and surrounding herself with her many friends.

After college, Arielle worked at a local winery and event venue in San Marcos, a place she would return to many times over the years, where she made lifelong friends with the owners, their children, and her fellow co-workers—naming them all her adopted family - before ultimately following her calling to serve others, working as a social worker supporting children and individuals in need.

In 2013 Arielle married her college sweetheart, and in 2014 she adopted a black pug named Luna Christmas Artichoke, named after three of her favorite things: a favorite character from the Harry Potter books, her favorite season, and her favorite food. And later that same year, Arielle fulfilled her lifelong dream and moved to New York City with her husband and Luna.

While in NYC, she embraced the arts, formed deep friendships, and found joy in traditions like attending the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting each year, which always brought tears of happiness to her eyes. Arielle continued working as a social worker, except for a brief time when she worked as a legal assistant, which is where she met Peter, who quickly became one of her favorite people.

In late 2016, her time in NYC had come to an end. She moved back to Texas and became a certified cognitive coach for children with disabilities. Once back in Texas, she and Peter began dating and making new traditions like an annual beach camping trip with their three dogs: Luna, Ignatius, and Bourdain. She also spent each Christmas in the Colorado Rockies with Peter’s family and would snowshoe, build snowmen, and play in the snow as much as possible.

In 2018, Arielle and Peter moved into their own house and Arielle was able to further lean into her love of Christmas with no less than two Christmas trees every year—a 9’ real tree and 7’ fake flocked tree, set up all manner of decorations both inside and out in the yard, and start a new tradition of designing and decorating Christmas stockings each year. And decorations never came down before the Epiphany on January 6th!

Arielle was a deeply loving and thoughtful friend who cherished relationships and made everyone feel special. She had a gift for connection. She never wanted to lose contact with a person for any reason and was very proud of the fact that she still spoke regularly with her teacher from grade school and texted most days with her best friend from kindergarten. A creative artist, Arielle enjoyed painting on canvas, often inspired by her faith and favorite quotes, and she expressed her love through handwritten cards, homemade arts and crafts, and constant encouragement and prayer.

Arielle found great happiness in life's simple pleasures—spending time with loved ones, cooking, discovering new foods and recipes, favorite TV shows, beach trips, time in the mountains, and especially Christmas, her favorite season. Her home was filled with warmth, tradition, and creativity, reflecting the love she gave so freely, and her joyful spirit, radiant smile, and playful energy lit up every room she entered. Arielle left an indelible impression on every person she met, and her absence is keenly felt.

Arielle passed away suddenly on March 17, 2026, at the age of 40. She was preceded in death by her father, Coye Grimmett, and her brothers, Gannon, Becket, and Aaron More Dominic Grimmett. She is survived by her partner, Peter Eichman; mother, Judith Grimmett; brothers, Quinn, Etienne, and Myles Grimmett; sisters, Leslie Hammack, Jennifer Doviak, Danielle Cain, and Jordanna Grimmett; nieces, Emily, Claire, Kathryn, Madison, Fatima, Sophie, Melanie, Caroline, Mallorie, Makenzie, Brianna, Avery, and Cailin; nephews, Benjamin and Becket; Goddaughters, Makenzie, Gracie and Kaylin; and her fur babies; Luna, Ignatius, and Bourdain.

A memorial Mass and interment will be held on June 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Farmers Branch, Texas, followed by a celebration of life at the nearby Knights of Columbus Hall. All who knew and loved Arielle are welcome to attend as we mourn her untimely passing and celebrate the beautiful, joy-filled life she lived.