Briella R. Mulligan
April 9, 2008 – February 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Briella R. Mulligan
Briella Ryan Mulligan, 16, of Omaha, NE, passed away on February 2, 2025. Born on April 9, 2008, Briella grew up with a compassionate heart and a spirit that radiated warmth. Her smile could light up a room, and her laughter brought comfort and joy to everyone she encountered.
A true animal lover, Briella was a devoted member of Midwest Wheaten Rescue from a young age. Dogs were instinctively drawn to her—they knew a kind spirit when they met one. Many animals found comfort in her care, especially during their most vulnerable times. She had a deep love for her own pets and, alongside her parents, fostered many dogs in need of loving homes.
Briella loved her family, friends, pets, movies, reading, thrifting, and her beloved Converse shoes.
We will forever cherish the memories we shared with her: playing cards and board games, sleepovers with cousins, trips to the movies, ice cream outings, visits to the zoo, swimming, boating, time on the farm, and family gatherings, especially the annual “Zwiener Olympics” over the 4th of July. Every moment with her was a precious gift.
She attended Millard West High School and worked part-time at Sonic. Briella was excited for the future, dreaming of moving to England after graduation to study abroad and explore the world. Her future was filled with promise, and she will forever be remembered for the dreams she had, the love she gave, and the joy she brought to all who knew her.
She was everything we could have hoped for in a daughter, sister, cousin, niece, granddaughter, and friend. She embodied all that is good in this world, and we are deeply grateful for the time we had with her. Her spirit will remain with us always.
She is survived by her parents, Heather and Ryan Mulligan; her sister, Brea; grandparents, Deb Zwiener, Pam and Rich Markus; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Briella was preceded in death by her beloved Grandpa Willie; great-grandparents, Bill and Alvia Troutt, Bernard and Corlene Zwiener, Jim and Mary Anne McCollister, Bernice and John Mulligan.
A Celebration of Briella’s Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of cards, flowers or gifts, please consider a memorial donation to Midwest Wheaten Rescue in honor of Briella’s love for animals.
PayPal: https://www.midwestwheatenrescue.org/donate
Checks:
MWR: Attn: Alma Knoll, 19271 Ames Ave. Circle, Elkhorn, NE 68022
12 Comments
You are forever in our hearts, Briella!
Ryan and Heather, we are so sorry to hear about Ella’s passing. You are in our prayers. 🙏🏼 🩷
Have been praying and will continue praying for all of you.
Love,
Jessi
Our hearts are hurting with you, and for you. We will always remember Ella and honor her memory.
There’s no greater sorrow than the loss of a child. My deepest of sorrows for you..
We are so sorry for what has happened in your family! What grief and hurt! We hope you and your entire family sense our Father’s presence.
The loss of your beloved may be made bearable with the memory of her beautiful form and gentle spirit now no longer subject to the ravishes of time. Perhaps, that memory is a beginning of seeing them again in every kind act of caring for an animal or dreaming of a brighter future. The pain will ebb away in time…. and may the joy of her being remain as fresh as ever- always.
I will never forget your loving hart and miss your funny jokes/goofing around. U where always there for me and we grown up together sense 2 grade I will forever love you and miss u.
Briella I will never forget the impact u made on my life. You weren’t in my life for super long but I’m grateful we had time together. Whenever I saw your smile I couldn’t do anything but smile back, it was contagious. There’s so many funny memories I will look back at and remember forever. I wish I could have one more conversation with you, I wish I would’ve said ONE more thing the last time I saw you. I’ll remember you always briella🕊️.
My heart aches for you. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Loved reading about your sweet Ella. What a spirit of love she was. My deepest sympathies to you both – She will be so missed and treasured. Continue to wrap all those loving memories around your heart. And hold each other near.
i miss you so bad everyday. thank you for always having the kindest heart and sweetest soul. every day when I get to school I can’t help but look for you even though you’re not there. keep making the skies beautiful.
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