Nicole "Nikky" Ann Marie Gaytan, passed from this life March 15, 2023, in Ft. Worth. She was born August 15, 1996, in Dallas, Texas to Arthur Gaytan and Jessica Leal.

Nikky lived in De Leon most of her life and was raised by her great-grandmother, Elida C. Leal. She loved all genres of music, shopping, and spending time with her family and many friends. She also enjoyed being outdoors. Nikky will be missed by many and remembered always.

She is survived by her mother, Jessica Leal; father, Arthur Gaytan; brother, Mario Tinajero; sisters, Sabrina Tinajero and Salina Tinajero. Nikky was preceded in death by her grandmother, Sylvia Leal; and great-grandmother, Elida C. Leal.

Graveside funeral services, with Rev. Kaiya Kershaw officiating, were held Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in De Leon Cemetery.