Brianna Marie Saldivar

Brianna Marie Saldivar, a beacon of strength and compassion, born on July 23, 1990, in Wauseon, Ohio, passed away on April 22, 2025, in Toledo, Ohio. Brianna was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend whose remarkable life was characterized by dedication, love, and an unwavering desire to help others.

She graduated from Wauseon High School as a member of the class of 2007, having achieved the remarkable feat of graduating a year early. Brianna’s strong determination allowed her to graduate with her soon to be husband, Nathaniel, who was in the class ahead of her. This remarkable accomplishment set the stage for her subsequent journey. With a passion for learning and a thirst for knowledge, she enrolled in the University of Northwestern Ohio at the young age of 16, where she earned degrees in automotive diesel mechanics, automotive business management, and alternative fuels.

Brianna was inspired in her life to make a positive impact, and she channeled that commitment into her role as an event coordinator with Team Recovery, a local sober living facility. She found great fulfillment in helping others navigate their own challenges, sharing her own story of overcoming addictions with grace and determination. Her unwavering dedication extended beyond her professional life; she loved hosting events for family and friends, ensuring every gathering was memorable, as her perfectionist tendencies drove her to create the ideal atmosphere for those she cherished.

Family was a central pillar of Brianna's life. She deeply loved her husband, Nathaniel Saldivar, and their late daughter, Aaliyah Saldivar, whose passing earlier this year left a profound void in her heart. Brianna also treasured her relationships with her father, Brendon Rendon, as well as her siblings, Logan Collins and husband Arthur Jr., and sister Ariel Wheeler. The joy she took in being an aunt was equally evident, as she doted on her nieces and nephews: Arthur, Alaura, Liam, Lukas Collins, Nicholas, Jocelyn, and Romelo Montes, father-in-law Rudy Saldivar and wife Tina, mother-in-law Cynthia Waller and husband Matthew, sister-in-laws; Desiree Saldivar and husband Victor Montes, Kira Tanner, Nikki Saldivar, Macey Saldivar, and host of other extended family and friends that are considered family.  

Brianna's passion for life, while marked by challenges, was illuminated by her proudest accomplishments: her family, her home, and her triumph over adversity. She cultivated a deep love for her pets, Snickers the cat and Naomi the dog, who brought further joy to her life. She embraced her identity as a people pleaser, always striving to ensure that everyone felt cared for, and she possessed a generosity of spirit that endeared her to many.  Brianna had a deep passion and love for Jesus where she attended Cedar Creek Church - West Campus.   

Though Brianna is survived by her loving husband, Nathaniel, her father, Brendon, her sisters Logan and Ariel, and a host of extended family and friends, she joins her daughter Aaliyah, who passed away on March 5, 2025, as well as her grandmother Maria Estrada and brother-in-law Nicholas Saldivar, in eternal rest.

Visitation services will be held on April 30, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home in Northwest Toledo, Ohio.  Funeral Services will be held on May 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at CedarCreek Church - West Toledo, 2600 West Sylvania Ave. Toledo, OH.  A graveside service will follow on May 1, 2025, beginning at 1:15 PM at Saint Caspar Cemetery in Wauseon, Ohio.

Brianna Marie Saldivar’s legacy of love, strength, and compassion will forever remain in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be profoundly missed, but her spirit will continue to guide and inspire those she cherished.