Keiry Martinez-Guevara
May 11, 2001 - October 30, 2026
Keiry Martinez-Guevara, age 25, of Newport News, VA, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Born in Prince George’s County, MD on May 11, 2001, she was a daughter of Kevin Rivera and Berta L. Guevara-Crespo. Keiry grew up in Newark, DE and was a graduate of Newark High School with the class of 2019. During her senior year, she ran for class president and won the title of Prom Queen with her husband, Tye by her side. Keiry worked at Four Youth where she loved helping kids and giving them all her attention. Her goal was to help them expand on their education and creativity.
After high school, Keiry attended Delaware Technical and Community College in Wilmington for 2 years. She then completed her Associate of Arts degree at the University of Delaware, earning the Student of Distinction award. While attending UD, Keiry was an active participant in the Debate Club, where she enjoyed challenging her peers. It was a perfect fit for her. Keiry and Tye later moved to Virginia for his military service, and she began working as a science teacher at Ocean View Christian Academy for 1 school year. She continued her education at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, VA, earning her master’s degree in biomedicine. After Keiry graduated in May of 2026, she had planned to attend medical school to become a doctor.
A devout Catholic, Keiry loved God most of all. She was an incredibly kind hearted person who loved everyone immensely. Keiry enjoyed giving back to the community as much as she could, and always cared for the environment and animals around her. Poetry was her passion; she loved to write and express her emotions on paper. Keiry’s creative talents were illustrated through her arts and crafts, and she especially enjoyed DIY projects. Most of all, she will be remembered as a loving mother and beautiful daughter.
Keiry was preceded in death by her stepfather, Edgar A. Bruno. She is survived by her loving husband, Ricardo T. Martinez; daughter, Elena Martinez-Guevara; mother, Berta L. Guevara-Crespo; father, Kevin Rivera; stepmother, Roxana Rivera Guerrero; and siblings, Adriana Rivera-Guevara, Kevin Oduver Rivera, Francis Estella Rivera, Ariel Josue Rivera, and Merlin Roxana Rivera.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1010 West 4th Street, Wilmington, DE, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12 p.m. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE.
Matthew Sweetman
Praying for your family in your time of sorrow and grief. Always cherish the memories. Stay strong and keep the faith.
Claudia
Mi más sentido pésame prima! Te mando un fuerte abrazo🙏🏼
Nena salvador
Mis oraciones para la familia! Dejo muchos recuerdos bonitos princesa ya descansas en la presencia de dios
Roxana Quintanilla
Mi más sentido pésame para todo su familia no hay palabra 🙏 ni consuelo por su gran pérdida dios las acompañe hoy y siempre
Rachelle B
I’m deeply sorry for your loss. Keiry was an amazing person and she will always hold a place in my heart. She was a ray of sunshine. We will miss you Keiry. We will meet again! Rest easy.
Love Rachelle
Miriam
Nuestro corazon esta con ustedes en estos momentos por siempre , Su fe y fortaleza unio nuestra comunidad Latina y toco el corazon en cada hogar siempre en nuestro la corazones descanse en Paz.
Christina
I met Keiry in Grad school, before her cancer. I got to see the joy of a person and mother she was. I will always miss and love her. Rest easy Keiry ❤️
Jennifer P
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Keiry during grad school, and although our time together was brief, I am grateful to have crossed paths with her. She was the most amazing and kind hearted person. My heart goes out to your family during this incredibly difficult time. I will always carry the beautiful memories in my time with her. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. ❤️
Bryce Van Vleet
As a professor, you’re not allowed to have favorite students, but if I was forced to rank them all, Keiry would be towards the top. She was a rare student who actually came to office hours, not to try and get extra credit or make test corrections, but to ask insightful questions, peruse my bookshelf, and talk about the things that matter outside the classroom. Beyond her brilliant intellect, she was funny. She was disruptive in the best way, offering us unique insights and her laugh was the kind you couldn’t help but join in with. Her joy was simply contagious. She was resilient, and not just in her battle against cancer multiple times, but in the daily life of grad school. I don’t think I ever heard her with a complaint or saw her without a smile. I also had the privilege of seeing what a wonderful mother she was at a men’s soccer game last year. She effortlessly switched between Spanish and English; and provided discipline, entertainment, and education in equal measure. She also spoke with fondness about her husband and admiration for his military service. My prayers are with you all.