Eric Hernandez

Eric Hernandez

November 29, 1996 - April 17, 2013

Eric Hernandez

November 29, 1996 - April 17, 2013

Obituary

Eric Hernandez’s broad and contagious smile consumed his mother’s delivery room even before he took his first breath. It is that overwhelming, beautiful smile that our family will keep dear to our hearts as we cope with saying good-bye to our son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and close friend.

Within our family he was known as ‘Guero’ or ‘Pecas’… loving terms for being pale and freckled. However, Eric had other nicknames that many of his friends will remember. During his Pop Warner Football days he showed true grit by playing with one arm in a cast, earning him the name ‘Casty’. Later in high school, many of his teammates called him the ‘Tin Man’, a friendly joke referring to the Wizard of Oz and his body’s need of – a can of oil – to get his skinny frame going. But what many may chose to remember him by, is what his football coaches at Los Amigos High School called him… ‘The Real Deal Hernandez’.

Eric was definitely the real deal! And he demonstrated that from almost day one, as he began pushing out of his mother’s womb during a family Thanksgiving dinner. Born the following day, November 29, 1996, he was blessed with an eagerness to learn and a desire to experience all the wonders of life.

At the young age of four, his passion for sports began, as he pushed his parents to enroll him in youth soccer. This led to an endless enthusiasm for sports that continued with T-Ball, Flag Football, Basketball… etc. There seemed to be no end to the seasons or sports Eric could play. As a teenager, Eric’s love for sports centered around Tackle Football and despite his slim build, Tin Man, was known for playing his heart out and never backing down from any opponent.

As a family, the passing of Eric reminds us of the biblical story of how the resurrected Jesus Christ joined two despondent travelers on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35). These two men were trying to come to terms over Jesus’s recent crucifixion, yet when joined along the path did not recognize their Savior. However, after spending a short period of time talking and listening to Him along their way, the men finally came to realize that they were in the presence of Christ… and as soon as He was revealed, He vanished! Word of this miracle helped spread Christ’s New Covenant across the globe.

The collective family… Hernandez, Meza, Sceville & Drivers… are comforted by knowing that the miracle of Eric’s life will continue to spread the power of God’s Love and Grace beyond all of our years.

One of Eric’s goals this year was to raise enough money to purchase new football uniforms for his beloved varsity team. The family asks, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Los Amigos Football Boosters and help make that dream to come true.

Los Amigos Football Boosters
P.O. Box 9417
Fountain Valley, CA 92728

Lastly, we encourage all those who were touched by Eric’s life to reach out and learn more about Organ Donation. With the assistance of the OneLegacy, Eric was able to impact several lives and bring peace and joy to many families.

http://www.onelegacy.org/site/index.html

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La amplia y contagiosa sonrisa de Eric Hernandez consumió la sala de partos dónde se encontraba su madre mucho antes de que el tomara su primer resuello. Es esta bella sonrisa tan abrumadora que nuestra familia mantiene muy querida en nuestros corazones y que nos ayuda a superar el dolor de decir adiós a nuestro hijo, hermano, nieto, sobrino, primo y querido amigo.

Dentro de nuestra familia él era conocido como “Güero” o “Pecas”,términos de cariño por ser blanco y pecosito. Pero, Eric tenía muchos otros apodos que sus amigos bien recordarán. Durante su tiempo en “Pop Warner Football” demostró gran determinación al jugar con un brazo enyesado. Aquí recibió el apodo de “Casty”. Mucho después al llegar a la Secundaria, sus compañeros de equipo lo apodaron “Tin Man” , una broma amistosa refiriéndose al hombre de hojalata de la película “El Mago de Oz” diciendo que su cuerpo flaco necesitaba aceite para poder funcionar. Muchos decidirán recordarlo, como los entrenadores y sus amigos de Secundaria, “The Real Deal Hernandez” o “El Verdadero Hernandez”.

Eric definitivamente siempre fue “El Verdadero Hernandez”! Esto lo demostró desde el primer día cuando empezó a empujar y querer salir del vientre de su madre un dia de Noviembre que celebrábamos cena de Acción De Gracias. Habiendo nacido al día siguiente, un 29 de Noviembre de 1996, Eric siempre fue bendecido con un deseo de aprender y vivir todas las maravillas que su vida le ofrecía.

A la pequeña edad de 4 años empezó su pasión por los deportes, habiéndole rogado a sus padres para que lo inscribieran en fútbol soccer. Esto lo llevó a un entusiasmo incansable por los deportes el cual continuó con T-Ball, Fútbol Americano, Basquetbol,. y más. Parecía que las temporadas de deportes que Eric podía jugar eran interminables. Como adolescente, la pasión de Eric por los deportes estaba concentrada en el Fútbol Americano. Aunque tenia un cuerpo delgado, Tin Man (hombre de hojalata) jugaba con determinación y coraje; nunca retrocediendo ante ningún adversario.

Como familia, el fallecimiento de Eric nos trae a la mente la historia en la biblia de Jesús Cristo, habiendo sido resucitado, cuando acompaña a dos viajeros desanimados y tristes en el camino hacia el pueblo de Emaus (Lucas 24: 13-35). Estos dos hombres trataban de reconciliarse con el hecho de que Jesús había sido crucificado, y aunque Cristo caminaba con ellos no habían reconocido a su Salvador. Pero, despues de ir en el camino platicando y escuchándolo a Ô°l, estos hombres finalmente se dieron cuenta que estaban en la presencia de Cristo. En el momento de esta revelación,Cristo desapareció. Este gran milagro ayudó a llevar el evangelio de Cristo por todo el mundo.

Para nuestra familia colectiva,Hernandez, Meza, Sceville, y Driver nos da un gran consuelo
saber que el milagro de la vidade Eric continuará al llevar el poder del Amor de Dios y su gracia más allá de nuestros años de vida.

Uno de los deseos de Eric era recaudar suficientes fondos este año para comprar nuevos uniformes para sus queridos Lobos. El deseo de nuestra familia es que en lugar de regalar flores, por favor hagan una donación a su querido equipo a través de “Los Amigos Football Boosters”, de esta forma ayudando a que su sueño se haga realidad.

Los Amigos Football Boosters
PO Box 9417
Fountain Valley, CA 92728

Por último, a todos ustedes quienes hayan sido conmovidos por la vida de Eric, les pedimos se informen sobre la donación de órganos. Con la asistencia de la organización One Legacy, Eric pudo tocar varias vidas y traer paz y alegría a muchas familias.

http://www.onelegacy.org/site/index.html

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11 responses to Eric Hernandez

  1. Thinking of you, Hernandez Family, and lifting you up in prayer. Eric touched so many lives….too many to be counted. And he will continue to live on in the lives of those who knew and loved him, but also now, through many who may have never met him. Continue to celebrate his life! May Our Father in Heaven, welcome him into His loving arms, and grant your family, courage, healing, and peace..You are our hearts!
    The Boyer Family

  2. My condolences to the Hernandez Family. Eric will be deeply missed by many hearts he touched. I will always remember his beautiful smiling face and how much joy he brought to everyone around him. Melanie

    “Words, however kind, can’t mend your heartache, but those who care and, share your loss wish you, comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength, in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.” Deepest Sympathy

  3. Words cannot explain how much i will miss you Eric. You will always be in my heart. I have so memories with you since the day we met in 2nd grade at Heritage ElemenTARY. YOU HAVE BEEN SUCH A GREAT PERSON TO BE AROUND WITH. YOU ALWAYS HAD A POSITIVE ATTITUDE WHEREVER YOU WERE. YOU BROUGHT JOY AND HAPPINESS TO THIS WORLD. YOU HAVE MADE MY QUINCEANERA DAY SO SPECIAL FOR ME. WE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES WHEN WE HAD PRACTICES EVERY SUNDAY MORNING. IT IS SO SAD AND UNBELIEVABLE THAT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GRADUATE WITH US. HOWEVER WE WILL MAKE THAT YEAR SO SPECIAL FOR YOU AND WE WILL HONOR IT WHEN WALKING THAT DAY. ALSO WE ALL PROMISE THAT THE FOOTBALL PLAYERS WILL WIN EVERY GAME JUST FOR YOU. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BECAUSE I KNOW YOU WILL ALWAYS BE OUR GUARDIAN ANGEL. YOU ARE TRULY THE NUMBER ONE FOOTBALL PLAYER. GOD BLESS THE HERNANDEZ FAMILY AND GIVE THEM THE STRENGTH TO BE STRONG. I LOVE YOU!!!

  4. Tanya says:

    I just want to thank the Hernandez family for blessing Nam and myself with the opportunity to watch this beautiful creature turn into an amazing young man. I’ve known Eric since he was in 5th grade and even after I left Boys and Girls Club we stayed in touch, spending our summers with our beloved heritage babies. Summer will never be the same without him, without that smile, and without that charisma he radiated to everyone around him. I know he’s watching down from his cloud in heaven and making fun of something I’ve done or said, because he just loved getting a reaction out of me. You are forever in my heart Eric and you will never be forgotten.

  5. Both Cheryl and I are unbelievably saddened by Eric’s death as you know. We will hold you all in our prayers. Thank you for your unselfish gift of Eric’s organ donation. He will live on in the lives that were saved. There are no words to say except we love you.

    Rich

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