Aicha Lauren Bouzad

Aicha Lauren Bouzad, 35, of Massillon, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2024.

She was born on March 1, 1989, in Akron, Ohio to Djilali and Bridget Bouzad.

Aicha was a 2007 graduate of Massillon Washington High school, where she made many lifelong friends. In her early years, she did horseback riding for 6 years. She was also a second runner up to the Oscar Mayer contest out of everyone in the state. Aicha played challenger league baseball (even though she hated it). She was very active in the special arts program and performed with Paul Williams (actor) in Bugsy Malone, and Chris Burke (actor). Despite her challenges, Aicha could do anything she put her mind to. She was a friend to all, and always had a positive outlook on life. Her special music friends include Jeff Timmons, Jay Secrest, "Wing It", La Flavour, Air Supply, Bret Kuhnash and 98 degrees band members. Aicha left a lasting effect on everyone who knew her. She made a friend everywhere she went, and will be deeply missed by the community, and her loving dog Gracie.

Aicha was preceded in death by her father, Djilali Bouzad, step-Father, Mark Bazzinotti, and both paternal and maternal grandparents.

Aicha is survived by her loving mother Bridget (Bill Puleo) Bazzinotti; brother, Dawson (Katey) Bazzinotti, Katey's children, Kason, Max, and Eva; nephew, Silas Bazzinotti, aunt, Dinnia (David) Sands and their children, cousins, Barb Autrey, Charlie (Donna) Ruppert and son, Charles Ruppert, Wanda (Randy) Taylor, Joe Ruppert, Kimmy Judy and her children Callie, Christyn and Bella; Mel (Sarah) Bouzad, Oliver Bouzad, Demond (Dawn) Ruppert, Jerrus (Jennifer) Ruppert and their children Jordan and Joey Ruppert; John (Kathy) Claypoole and Scott (Stephanie) Claypoole, Jordan Claypoole, Jason (Colleen) Claypoole and their family; aunt, Delilah (Terry) Hoffman, cousins, Emily and Rachel, and special friend Jean Hartzler and family; along with a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Paquelet Funeral Home. An additional hour of visitation will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Friday, April 12, 2024 with a funeral service and burial directly following.