Samuel Arlia and Chad Smith Death, Obituary

Chad Smith and Sam Arlia were killed following a traffic incident in Dallas involving an out-of-control vehicle. The two men, who were brothers-in-law traveling together on business, were rushed to the hospital but died later that night due to the severity of their injuries.

The loss occurred in a single moment and profoundly impacted two families. Sisters Annette and Cindy are now coping with the simultaneous deaths of their husbands while supporting their children through the grieving process in both Colorado and New Jersey. Chad and Annette had been married for 25 years and shared three children. Sam and Cindy, also married for 25 years, were raising four children. Both men were widely regarded as devoted spouses, attentive fathers, and committed to their faith and community service.

Beyond the emotional toll, the families are managing immediate responsibilities, including coordinating funeral arrangements, covering unexpected travel expenses, addressing income disruption, and securing grief counseling. Sam Pack, their eldest brother, has established this fundraiser to ensure that financial assistance is distributed equally between both households.

The family will announce details of the memorial services, obituary, funeral, and visitation in the coming days. Those wishing to assist may contribute financially or offer prayers and messages of support.