Obituary of Shayla Cierra Goretcki

Goretcki, Shayla Cierra

Linwood, Michigan

With deep sorrow, we share that our beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend Shayla, age 25, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 11, 2025.  She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on July 23, 2000, to David Sr. and Jennifer Goretcki.

Shayla loved her dog, Covid, and together they went on long walks and explored new areas and trails. She liked having game nights and completing puzzles with family and friends. Shayla especially loved spending time with her older sister, Allyssa. She enjoyed listening to music and working out. Within the last few years, Shayla found a new joy in traveling. She visited several places with family and friends including the U.S Virgin Islands, Disney World, Universal Studio, Miami, FL., Myrtle Beach, SC., Chicago, IL., Siesta Keys, FL., Salem, MA., and several music festivals. Some of Shayla’s favorite things were SpongeBob SquarePants, penguins, Jack Harlow, fashion, clothes, and dressing up any chance she got.

Surviving are her loving siblings: Allyssa Goretcki, Anissa (Tori) Strope, Dedrianna (Wade Timm) Goretcki, David (Cassidy) Goretcki, Jr.

Shayla is survived by several aunts and uncles: Jeff (Carey) Rosas, Tammy (Bryon) Eno, Dawn (Tom) Yaldo, Cylvia Goretcki, Donna (Joe) Sullivan, Virginia (Ben) Banaszak, Mark Valenzuela, Christine Pettit and Marsha Langford.

Shayla is survived by several cousins: Derek (Heather) Goretcki, Sara Eno, Hunter Eno, Christopher (Amy) Dekett, Hayden Valenzuela, Heath Valenzuela, Kyle Sullivan, Matthew Sullivan, Jasmyn Sullivan, Tristin Banaszak, Devin Banaszak, Kayla (Sarah) Rosas, Paige Rosas, Justin Rosas, Jonathan Rosas and Julia Rosas.

Shayla is also survived by her grandparents Penny Thomas, David and Carol Goretcki.

She was predeceased in death by her grandfather, Joel Rosas.

Special friends of the family include the Cirne-Amaro and Anthony families.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Standish Township Hall, 4997 Arenac State Rd., Standish, Michigan. The family will receive friends and family between 1pm and 5 pm. To sign online guestbook, visit www.hyattewald.com Arrangements made with the Hyatt Ewald Funeral Home, 700 N. Monroe St., Bay City, MI