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Kristoffer HJELLE Obituary

HJELLE, Kristoffer Kristoffer Hjelle, 19, of Coachmans Run, Avon, passed away Friday, (February 19, 2010) at University Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He was born February 16, 1991 in Baerum, Norway, beloved son of Steinar and Heidi (Cullen) Hjelle of Avon. Kristoffer was a graduate of Avon High School, Class of 2009, and was a student at Maryland Institute College of Art where he was studying Interactive Media/Interdisciplinary Sculpture. Kristoffer had a passion for art. He was a talented artist with a unique style of expression. He enjoyed music and sound, evident in his fascination and experimentation with the abstract style of, sound art. His gentle and creative spirit will be cherished forever by all of those who knew and loved him. He will be greatly missed, loved and remembered by his parents, Steinar and Heidi; his brother, Nicholas; his "Bestemor" Marie Hjelle, "Onkel" Kristian, "Tante" Kirsten; and cousins, Are and Ingunn of Norway; his grandparents, Richard and Joyce Cullen; his uncles, Rick, Mike, John, Greg and Aunt Yolanda, Aunt Lisa and Uncle Larry, his Cousins Sabrina, Allison, Jenny and Melissa. The family will receive friends and family at their home, 12 Coachmans Run Road, Avon on Saturday Feb, 27, 2010, between 2:00 and 4:00. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kristoffer Hjelle Memorial Scholarship fund for Maryland Institute College of Art fund at Peoples Bank, #5242962521.

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Published by Hartford Courant from Feb. 23 to Feb. 24, 2010.

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February 18, 2011

<3<3rocklosslives<3<3 I love you Kris.

February 2, 2011

I can't believe its almost been a year. I think about Kris every day

March 28, 2010

I didn't know Kris but I think about him often and the wall dedicated to him in room M200.

Maria Manning

March 24, 2010

Dear Heidi,

I am so terribly sorry to hear about Kristoffer's passing. My heart is aching for you and your family. You are in my thoughts every day and I pray for strength for you and your family.

Marilyn Roda

March 10, 2010

Dear Heidi & Steinar, I am sorry to hear about Kris. My heart & prayers goes to your family. I cannot believe he is not with you anymore.

Kari Trost

March 9, 2010

Dear Heidi, Steinar and Nicholas: So sorry to hear about Kristoffer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Carolyn Magnussen

March 7, 2010

Dear Heidi and Steinar,
I am so very, very saddened to hear about Kristoffer. I sit here with my fingers perched on the keyboard and many tears, waiting for some words that will convey to you how my heart breaks for you. Heidi...I wish that I could hug you through the internet because there just aren´t any words.

Dennis Farber

March 1, 2010

Kris was a student and advisee of mine at the Maryland Institute College of Art. He stood out in a crowd of extraordinary students. His passing is deeply felt by all of us who had the pleasure of knowing him.
We will honor him by keeping him close to our hearts.
Dennis Farber

Charlie Mihaliak

March 1, 2010

Steinar,

I'm very sorry to hear about your son. Your family is in our prayers.

February 27, 2010

We are deeply saddened by your loss. Please accept our condolences.
Maja, Tim & Susan Decker

Gilman Family

February 26, 2010

One breath at a time; most heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you, Heidi and family. With a span of silly memories from when our boys were youngsters together in Weston to growing up in Avon, my heart breaks for you. Love and courage; Sylvia, Nick, Chris & Sarah

David Eubanks

February 26, 2010

Steinar - I was deeply sadded to hear of your loss yesterday. My wife Kim and I have also have a 19 year-old. They are a treasured giift and I have no doubt that Kristoffer has provided both you and Heidi love and joy during his brief time on this earth that are beyond description. Our prayers are certainly with you. David Eubanks (Dallas, TX)

Sherry Sanford-Ontko

February 25, 2010

My son, Curtis Sanford, was a friend of Kristoffer's since he was ten. Curtis was so saddened to hear the tragic news. He wished he could come from college in Indiana to be at Kris' memorial service. Curtis described Kris as the kinda' guy who always had a smile and could just brightedn his day. What a wonderful tribute to your son. Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you His peace, strength and comfort.

Colin Dowd

February 25, 2010

Kris was just a really ridiculously great kid, he will be missed and his memory will be cherished, remember how he lived.

Dennis & Sheryl Callahan

February 25, 2010

Steinar and family,

We send our heartfelt sympathies and hope that fond memories will help you in this most difficult time.

The Santarsiero Family

February 25, 2010

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Our prayers are with you all.

Cindy Latina

February 25, 2010

Steinar - I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I can't even imagine how difficult this must be. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

February 25, 2010

Dear Heidi, Steinar and Nicholas,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Just know that I am thinking of you at this sad time and wishing you peace in the days to come.

Deb Gilson

jane witherell

February 25, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy.

February 25, 2010

Dear Heidi, Steinar and Nicholas,

I am deeply sorry for your tragic loss. Just know that I am thinking of you at this sad time and wishing you peace in the days to come.

Deb Gilson

Pat West

February 25, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Aimée Kass

February 24, 2010

Steinar,

I am So very sorry for the tragic loss of Kristoffer! My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. A life cut way too short. I know nothing I can say can help your pain, but please keep him alive with thoughts of the wonderful memories of your good times together.

My sincerest sorrow.

Aimée

lisa watson

February 24, 2010

my prayers go out to your family during your time of loss.i didn't know your son he went to school with my daughter that pass away in june.as a parent to another there is no words to ease your pain.just ask god for strenght.my heart goes out to your family.an angel in haven.

Jeanie Gagnon

February 24, 2010

Dear Steinar and Family, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Although there is no way I can fully comprehend the pain you must be in, please know that your friends at the Phoenix are praying for you and wishing you our most sincere sympathy. May God bless and ease your sorrow during this sad time.

Lisa Cox

February 24, 2010

Dear Steinar and family,
No words can express the sorrow I felt upon hearing the news of your son. May your hearts have the courage to deal with this tragic loss and your souls eventually find peace in the memories of your beloved son.
Please accept my deepest condolences,

Kate Mitchell

February 24, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you with comfort and many wonderful memories of Kristoffer.

Jana, Tony, Jolina and Allison Polidori

February 24, 2010

Our thoughts are prayers are with you all. Kris was a wonderful friend to our daughter and he was always a pleasure to have in our home. We will keep you in our prayers.

Kaye Vivian

February 24, 2010

Dear Steinar, Heidi and Nicholas,

What a terrible loss to you and to the world. The shock must be devastating. Be comforted by the love and compassion of your great many friends, who are holding you all in their hearts.

February 23, 2010

Hjelle Family, Kris will forever be in my memory as he made such an impact on me. He was and always will be one of the funniest most kind-hearted people I know. His art was inspiring and his personality unique. His memory keeps him alive; love, a friend of his

John Anderson

February 23, 2010

Dear Steinar, Heidi and Nicholas,

We cannot begin to imagine what you are going through. Please know that we are thinking of you and that our prayers are with each of you.
Love-John, Kathy, Preston and Raye

Jana Polidori

February 23, 2010

Our thoughts are prayers are with you all. Kris was a wonderful friend to our daughter and he was always a pleasure to have in our home. We will keep you in our prayers. Jana, Tony, Jolina and Allison Polidori

Samuel Allmendinger

February 23, 2010

Hjelle Family, Kris will forever be remembered as a very close, childhood friend of mine, his genuine brilliance and humor will be sincerely missed. You have my deepest wishes.

Michael Reddish

February 23, 2010

Steinar and Family,

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most awful time.

Sincerely,
Mike Reddish

Jane Berg

February 23, 2010

Dear Steinar,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family for your loss.

Irene Iwan

February 23, 2010

Dear Steinar and Heidi,
My deepest sympathy goes to you on your tragic loss. I will always treasure Kris' art and music and his great gift of friednship to my son Matt. Sincerely, Irene Iwan

Jen O'Dell

February 23, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish you strength at this difficult time and may memories comfort you and give you some sort of peace.

Chris Gonsalves

February 23, 2010

Dear Steinar and Family,

You have my deepest sympathy in this very very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sincerely,
Chris Gonsalves

Roger & Melissa Gagne

February 23, 2010

Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers go out to all of Kris' family and friends. May you find strength in your memories and stories of his life and the positive impact he had on so many.

Roger, Melissa, Jessica & Gregory Gagne

Donna & Dennis Hubbs

February 23, 2010

Steinar, Heidi & Nicholas,

We were SO sorry to read about Kristoffer's death in the paper this morning! Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you. At 19, his life was just beginning. This is unimaginable, but yet real. If there is anything we can do, you know where we are.

God's blessings,

Margaret Painter

February 23, 2010

Kristoffer, dear young man, we won't forget you or wonderful spirit. It always seemed there was so much beyond your quiet smile. They say 'still waters run deep,' and I know that was true of you. For myself, I'll always remember you perfecting your moves on a skateboard, how much you appreciated my cooking (rarely appreciated so well!), and your friendship with my sons. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Margaret Painter and sons Alex and James DeGraaf

February 23, 2010

My thoughts,prayers,and heart are with you. Deirdre

Frankie Ford

February 23, 2010

Dear Steinar, Heidi and Nicholas, There are no words to express my sorrow for this tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Charley Herbert

February 23, 2010

Steinar and Heidi,
We cannot begin to imagine your sorrow. We can only offer our deepest expression of sympathy and prayers for you, Nicholas and Kristoffer.
With love,
Charley & Karen Herbert

Mary& Walter Mitchell

February 23, 2010

To the family. We are down in Florida and our son Mark told us about your terrible loss. We just want to send our sincere sympathy to you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Mary and Walter Mitchell
Vero Beach and West Simsbury

Chris Petrillo

February 23, 2010

May God grant you the stregth to find peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Gerald Iwan

February 23, 2010

Kristoffer, was a wonderful friend and companion of my son, Matthew.For this I have been grateful. He will be missed.

Gerald Iwan

Debbie Mitchell

February 23, 2010

To the family and friends of this beautiful angel, my son's and I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to you all at this very sad time in your lives. There are no words to ease your pain. May you find comfort in knowing that Kristoffer now sits in the hands of God. Look to the sky at night as the brightest star will be that of your beloved son. Sincerely, Debbie Mitchell and son's Chad and Chase Caron.

Steve Johnson

February 23, 2010

We are sorry to learn of Kristoffer's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Kim and Steve Johnson

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