Arsenio Rashad Smith Obituary
We announce the death of Arsenio Rashad Smith of Waterloo, Iowa, who passed away on June 28, 2026, at the age of 35. Arsenio will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Vastie Jones, Thorton "Dick" Gary, Robert Smith and Lucille "Goldie" Smith; and his brother-in-law James McDermott.
He is survived by: his parents, Corine "Cricket" Jones of Waterloo, IA and Robert Earl Smith of Omaha, NE; his daughter Ariya Jasmine Smith (Big) of Waterloo, IA; his siblings, Shannon McDermott of Des Moines, IA, Sonya Harmon of Des Moines, IA, Hope Hilson of Rockford, IL and William Hilson of Rockford, IL; his partner Nequita Stevenson of Waterloo, IA; his godchildren, Dream Kellogg of Phoenix, AZ and Chase Ross of Waterloo, IA; his nephews, Malik Shavers of Des Moines, IA and Kahlil Jackson of Des Moines, IA; and his niece Amira Shavers of Des Moines, IA. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and many dear friends.
