Jashira Pagan

Jashira Pagan (born June 9, 1992) was known for a vivacious, warm presence and a clear fondness for animals. Family notices and funeral arrangements describe her as charismatic and confident, with an infectious laugh that those close to her said could light up a room. She loved the beach and appreciated several art forms, and her devotion to her companion animals — notably her pit bull XO and a cat named Mew Mew — was a visible part of everyday life.

Born in Hartford to Juan Pagan and Arisleida Lopez, Jashira was surrounded by family who survive her, including her parents, stepparents, a sister and brother-in-law, nieces, and grandparents. Public memorial information records a Mass of Christian Burial held in Norwich and notes the family’s request that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Connecticut Humane Society — a reflection of Jashira’s lasting concern for animals.

Public reporting and the funeral notice together create an image of a young woman whose energy and spirit left an impression on family and friends. Though news accounts record the circumstances that led to her passing in November 2022, those facts do not define the fullness of her life. This remembrance honors Jashira as a beloved daughter, sister, and companion to animals, whose laughter and presence were treasured by those who knew her.

Where public records are limited, this page preserves the verified details with care and restraint: family members named in funeral notices, her birth date, and the memorial arrangements requested by her loved ones. The focus here is on the human being remembered — Jashira’s affinity for animals, her joyful personality, and the family who loved her — rather than the circumstances of her death.