October 23, 2001 – Sunday, July 17, 2011
Service Information
The Peterson Chapel, Buffalo, MN
Saturday, July 23, 2011
11:00 AM
Visitation Information
The Peterson Chapel, Buffalo, MN
Friday, July 22, 2011
6:00 – 10:00 PM
Nikole Hernandez, age 9, of Montrose passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 17th, 2011 at The Buffalo Hospital.
She was born in St. Paul on October 23, 2001 the daughter of Armando & Evelyn Benitez-Hernandez.
Nikole had recently completed the third grade at Montrose Elementary School. She played the violin.
Survived by her loving parents; brothers: Armando, Anthony and Andrew Hernandez; maternal grandmother: Lilian Segovia; Paternal grandmother: Delia Hernandez; uncles and an aunt: Francisco and Alexander Segovia and Beatriz Valdes; godmother: Cristina Iglesias; primos, primas y familiares y amigos.
A Mass of the Angels for Nikole Hernandez will be held on Saturday, July 23rd at 11:00 AM at The Peterson Chapel, Buffalo, MN.
A visitation will be held at The Peterson Chapel Friday from 6-10 PM. Further visitation will be held on Saturday, July 23rd beginning at 9:00 AM until the time of the service.
The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo served the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Nikole. So sorry for your loss.
Dear Evie and Armando – thoughts and prayers and light and love to you and your families. Hold on to yourselves tightly and with compassion – for your loss and in love.
SGT. Hernandez and family – Our deepest condolences for your loss. May God hold her close and all of you close during this time of grief. All our Prayers- SGT. Wenzel and family
I’m so sorry to hear about Nikole. I’ll miss Nikole’s smile. She was always so helpful in KidKare. She’ll be missed by everyone that was lucky enough to know her.
My deepest sympathy to your family, Eve and Armando. Your little angel was far too young. I would be there in support but will be out of state. Please know your Rasmussen family is all here for you. May you two be given as much strength as possible doing this time.
Angie
Dear Evelyn and Armando,
My family and I are heartbroken at the loss of your sweet Nikki and the sadness you are experiencing.
Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow.
I had the honor of teaching your daughter. To witness the pure love you all had for each other, and the love Nikki had for others. I am one of many who were touched by her life and am forever changed. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Evie and Armando, My heart goes out to you. May God hold you and guide you through this great loss of your lovely daughter. This earthly world has suffered a major loss of such a caring and loving person that Nikki was. My thoughts are prayers are with you.
Hi Nikki, Mommy and Daddy love you very much !!!! We miss you.
My most heartfelt condolences goes to your family on this saddened time. My family sends all our prayers to you. Your angel will be missed but never forgotten.
cuanto me huviese gustado que mi sobina huviese conpatido mucho mas conmigo pero dios no lo permitio el sabra por que loiso pero que me perdone que cruel fue con nosotros por que nos pribo de su precencia para sienpre y no permitio que tia y sobrina no pudieran conocerse mejor te quero para sienpre mi sobrina bella
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I did not know your daughter personally, but through my life long friend, Barb.
Armando, Evelyn and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May God give you grace and strength, our hearts go out to you. Chaplain Lane Stockeland, US Army, Tim Anderson’s brother in law.
From our family to yours we send our condolences for your loss of Nikole. Though we did get the chance to know mom and dad, we did not get the chance to meet her. Your kindness has made this world a better place and we know that Nikole was one of your shining lights in your world. There can be no doubt that she will be missed.
During this time when all that is happening can seem overwelming with the planning, people, and sadness your friends are thinking of you all from afar with love and affection.
Tony & Israel Schwartz
Edina, MN
Dear Nikole’s Family, I wish Nikole was still alive, she was a good kid. Sorry for your loss.
Dear Uncle and Evelyn, I can’t explain the pain we all feel. Nikki was like a little sister to me. She was always so happy. I will never forget when I brought her the Miley Cyrus CD, the look on her face, she was so happy. The first thing she did was put on the CD and started singing along and I joined her. She was an amazing girl. She will be in our hearts forever. I love you Nikki with all my heart. I know now that you’re in heaven looking down at us, taking care of us. I love you uncle and Evelyn.
Eve and Armando,
We are so sorry for your loss. Nikole was always such a smiley and happy little girl. Our son, Ben, always had great things to say about her. She will be deeply missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim, Mike and Benny Huncha(fellow Kidkare kid)
I am so very sorry. I had the pleasure to teach Nikki and she brought so much joy to everyone around her. I will never forget her sweet smile. Praying for you all.
We are so sorry to hear of the sudden death of your daughter. We also lost a child suddenly and we can tell you it will get better. Just put your faith in God and lean on your family and friends. May you find peace.
With deepest sympathy,
Dan and Mary Jo Pribyl.
We can’t begin to understand the loss you both feel. We pray that God will grant you peace and comfort in this time of need.
Dear Hernendez Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Nikole was a precious girl, kind to all and her smile would light up a room. My prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Phyllis
Armando and Evie, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful ray of sunshine, Nikki. I am saddened and my heart goes out to you and your families. Your grief must be unimaginable, let her spirit calm you. I hope that someday soon you will smile brightly when you think and speak of her. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
My sister is an angel. She was loved by many people and touched many lives. I know the Lord will accept her into the kingdom of heaven. She is nothing but pure innocence. She will be watching over all of us, protecting us from the misery and evil in this world. Please God, open your arms and your heart to my sister. I love her so much and will never stop. I’ve watched her grow into a beautiful person. I will forever carry her in my heart and never forget the good she’s done to me and my family. I love you Nikki and always will. Please watch over me and our brothers. Guide us and give us the strength we need to move foward and on. You’ve always held us so high and never judged us for what we’ve done or the mistakes we have made in our lives. I won’t let you down and I will show you I can be the person you want me to be and more. I love you Nikki and never forget, we will always be here for you. I will see you in heaven when the Lord decides it’s my time to go. I will always love you, Nikki. Forever and always yours.
Your big brother, Andy
Armando and family – we are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I will miss you Nikki. You are the kind of child all of us want for our own. You were always so nice and kind to everyone. Your beautiful smile and loving hugs will be dearly missed. Evelyn and Armando, you were excellent parents, you raised one of the nicest kids I have ever known. Nikki knew how very much you both loved her, and we all knew how very much Nikki loved both of you. May God reach down and give you a big hug today.
Evie and Armando, I cry as I sit at my desk and type this. I will always remember Nikki as a vibrant, beautiful little girl who did nothing but bring light and beauty. The world truly lost an angel.
Hi Evelyn;
I wanted to let you know how sorry I am to hear about your loss. I heard the news through Lissis and wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers. With lots of love…Vane
I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot express enough how sorry I am. You have my deepest sympathies.
Grace, Thomas and I are greatly saddened to hear about your loss. We pray that you find strength and peace in the days to come.
Dear Armando and Evelyn,
Please accept our deepest sympathies from Madrina and all the family. It is so hard to accept the passing of my god daughter Nikki. I am sorry that I was not able to be there but she will always be on my mind and my heart. I know someday we will be together. It is so hard to see her go at such a young age. I think there is a lesson to be learned that the family must be closer together, to share more times together, and we just had proof of how life can end so quickly and unexpectedly and it’s so important to share all the small instances in our lives with each other.
Love, Madrina and all the family
Armando & Eve, Words fall short of expressing our sorrow. We are sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter Nikole. Our hearts and prayers go out to you & the family during this difficult time. We pray that the peace of God that surpasses ALL understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus(Philippians 4:7). We also pray that the Love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. We send you thoughts of comfort. With deepest sympathy.
Love your family in NJ & PA
Evie and Armando, as I type this I sit at my desk and cry. Nikki was such a beautiful girl. She brought light and smiles to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed.
Becky and I are praying for you and your family. We are sorry for your loss and value your family and friendship greatly. Please know we are here for help if needed.
Nikki,
When you were born and I was told you were going to be a girl, I was so jealous! I was supposed to be the only little girl in your dad’s life, even though I was 17. Then he sent me your picture and I saw you were beautiful. You instantly won my heart and I thought I have another cousin. Maybe it’s ok and I could be the older little girl. I regret that we didn’t try harder so you and I could meet. Since you could speak you would tell me “Prima cuando the voy a conocer?” I would always tell you hopefully soon. I regret not trying harder and thinking we had all the time in the world. Nikki, even though we never met, I cry for you and you have taught me not to waste time and leave things for tomorrow because maybe tomorrow won’t come. Nikki, you are now free to roam the world and even though we can not be with you, you can be with us. Our unfinished business here on Earth keeps you and the rest of us separated. You are at peace. Watch out for us. We will follow you with our thoughts until we can be reunited like you are united to the ones who have gone before you. Please say hi to your grandfather, Ramon, for me. I know he is taking care of you now.
To my godfather and Evelyn,
I will always be here. Uncle you know I always have been here for you to confide and depend on. Nothing will change ever. I will be here if you need comforting. You were one of the biggest influences in my life. We can’t feel like we lost something but as we gained. We gained the privilege of knowing someone so special. So we are lucky. I love you guys very much.
Your god-daughter, Joanna.
There’s not a day goes by that I don’t think of you Nikki. I miss you so much. It’s difficult to write down. I love you baby sister and I will always remember when I call dad that you wanted to talk to us saying that you loved my brothers and I very much and how you wanted to see us. You will always have a place in my heart Nikki. Rest in peace, baby sister.
Love, your big brother Mandy
Chiqui, I am so sorry for your loss, I cannot express how sad I am. I can’t even imagine the pain and suffering you and your husband must be going through. She has been taken from you but God has a special place for her I am sure. May God bless you and give you the strength you need to move forward and all the beautiful memories you shared will always be treasured in your memory and in your heart.
Chiqui, I am so sorry for your loss, I cannot express how sad I am. I can’t even imagine the pain and suffering you and your husband must be going through. She has been taken from you but God has a special place for her I am sure. May God bless you and give you the strength you need to move forward and all the beautiful memories you shared will always be treasured in your memory and in your heart.
Eve and Armando,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Nikki will be missed. Us all. Her wonderful smile and spirit touched many. She was our girls’ big sister at Kidkare and they always shared wonderful things about her with us. We love you guys and if you need anything we are a phone call or doorbell away.
I am saddened for my friend and brother and his family. I never knew Nikki like most however, I know that her family loved and were very proud of her. My wish is that the Lord and his angels welcome her into heaven with open arms as she has made it home. Armondo, our deepest condolences to you and your family. God bless you in this time of need and if you need anything just ask, we will be there for you.
May God give you strength. No parent should ever outlive his child and I can only imagine your pain. My deepest condolences to her family. May you all be reunited with her whenever the time has come. Be strong and love each other now more than ever.
Armandito and Evelyn; Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. There are no words that can help, only time. Yami, the kids and I are sadden by your loss. Know that you have family here.
David, Yamile, Daniella and Lil David
Armando & Eve; Words fall short of expressing our sorrow. We are sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter, Nikole. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and the family during this difficult time. We pray that the peace of God that surpasses ALL understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). We also pray that the Love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. We send you thoughts of comfort. With deepest sympathy.
Love your family in NJ & PA
Tia Marina Gallo, Andre, Celeste & Paul, Maria, Theresa, Johan & Johnny, Myara & David
I’m sorry for your loss. May it comfort you to know that so many people care and are thinking of you and your family at this time.
Nikki was such a wonderful little girl, and so many people will miss her. Even though I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing her. I’m sure she bought pleasure to everyone she met and will be sadly missed. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May the love of family and friends comfort you. With my deepest sympathy. May God give you and your family strength. I wish I could be there with you to hold your hand in this diffcult time.
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SURE DO WISH WE HAD THE CHANCE TO MEET YOUR NIKKI. MAY GOD HOLD YOU ALL IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND AT THIS HARD TIME. ALWAYS IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. WE LOVE YOU ALL.
Dios nuestro Senor les de resignacion para sobrellevar este dolor, Nicole eres y seras una nina adorable y inolvidable para todos los que te conosimos, siempre estaras en nuestros corazones.
Evie and Armando – thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian, Karie, Tyler and especially Morgan Bruder
Sgt. Hernandez & Evie – I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Nikki. I met her years ago when the Red Bulls were deployed and she was a ray of sunshine and a very sweet girl. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Nan Martin, mom of Sgt. Brian Martin
Nikole was a ray of sunshine. I knew her only as a substitute teacher in Montrose, but her happy nature was unforgettable. I pray for strength and healing through this sorrowful time in your lives. I count it a blessing to have crossed paths with her.
I am so sorry for you loss. Thinking of you.
From a mother
Dear Evelyn, Armando and Family;
Thank You for the privilege of knowing you and having been able to assist you during this most difficult time in your lives. I promise to keep you in my daily prayers and to keep the sweet memory of your darling daughter Nikki alive. I did not have the privilege of personally meeting her, but somehow I felt I knew HER. May GOD and HIS Blessed Mother Mary give you comfort and consolation. May GOD Bless…
Eve & Armando—
I am sitting here at work and still all my thoughts are filled with your darling Nikki. She truly was light, strength and love. Her smile always greated me at Kidcare and I continually heard how much her friendship meant to Tyler. He is missing her so & I am honored to see the capacity of his heart. He speaks of her every night at bedtime. May you always be comforted by these thoughts & memories, knowing what a huge, sometimes unseen, effect she was having on people in her life. That is a rare thing that not many possess. May you also know that others see the wonderful love & caring you gave to Nikki and that reflects in the wonderful person she became. We feel honored to have known her and continue in our friendship with you. You can call at any time, we are here for you in our thoughts, prayers, and with big hugs. Love, Debbie & Ty