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Alexander Ernandes Obituary
In addition to his loving parents, Alex leaves behind grandparents, Frank and Gisela Ernandes, of Moneta, Va., and Vincent Grabinsky, of Long Island, N.Y.; two sisters, Joan Marie and Colleen; three uncles, Kenneth Ernandes, Greg Ernandes and wife, Ingrid, and Christopher Ernandes and wife, Pam; two aunts, Helen O'Neil and Elizabeth Grabinsky; numerous cousins; and scores and scores of friends. Alex has joined his uncle, Vincent Grabinsky; and his grandmother, Ann Grabinsky, in heaven.
Memorial contributions may be made in honor of his deceased uncle, Vincent, to The Lustgarten Foundation, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, N.Y. 11714 to further pancreatic cancer research.
A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Monday, January 31, 2011, at Resurrection Catholic Church, Moneta, with Father Salvador Añonuevo presiding. Interment will follow in Resurrection Catholic Church Cemetery. Wake and visitation will be held at Resurrection Catholic Church 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 30, 2011. To send condolences online, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Smith Mountain Lake, Va., 540-721-9375.
Memories and Condolences
for Alexander Ernandes
Dalton Saunders
December 30, 2022
I miss you my dear friend, I think of you and the great times us and all of our friends in our ROTC had together frequently. We love you alex.
-Dalton Saunders
sheila Geraci
January 22, 2022
Alex, your Grand parents are doing well here on earth thanks to your prayers from heaven. You are in their hearts perpetually and their love for you grows and grows. Love , your grand parents friend Sheila geraci
Marie Smith
January 22, 2021
Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.
Terry Jo8
January 22, 2020
I will continue to keep all of the Ernandes family in my prayers. Remembering is good!!!
Charles McNamara
November 26, 2011
Ernandes Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
May The Lord bless and keep you.
Elizabeth Akers
July 30, 2011
Alex, it's almost August SLS camp is coming up. T is going. Aaron is still following the example you set for him. As a mom my heart is still broke. You were an awesome young man. Thank you for your friendship. We miss you!!
Joshua Kelley
March 15, 2011
You were one of the best people i have ever known. I wish i could have known you better but im glad i knew you at all. You were a hero to many and you continue to inspire and motivate. You are dearly missed.
David Flynn
March 15, 2011
I never met you, but knew your father well. Based on that, you must have made the world a better place, and left many good memories. God bless you, your family and friends.
Dad
March 15, 2011
My heart will be broken forever. I think of you every day and miss you terribly. I love you so much.
Dad
March 15, 2011
My heart will be broken forever. I am so proud of you, and I miss you every minute of every day.
Sandy Dovey
March 15, 2011
Tim, Jo Ann, Colleen and to the rest of Alex's family, my heart and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time. My words are not adequate enough to express the sorrow I feel for your loss. Alex was an inspiration to everyone around him. I am so blessed and lucky to have known his beauty. Alex was always full of energy and he was always there for his friends and family. It's just seems unreal to think that he's gone. I really miss him and will hold a special place in my heart for him forever.
Diana Stein-Silagyi
March 14, 2011
I have no words to express my sympathy. It has been many years since we have seen each other, but please know you have my profound sympathy.
Mercedes Conrad (Rogers)
March 14, 2011
Alex,you cross my mind everyday and I think of all the fun times we had at drill, JROTC, football games, and just hanging out. My cat just had kittens about a week ago and it made me think of the kitten you picked up at Wade Park during our drill banquet and it made me laugh! We really never got you to smile till that day! lol it was great! We miss and love u Alex! Always and Forever!
Jo-Ann Ernandes
March 14, 2011
Thinking about you today and about to put some of "mommy's flowers" on your grave. Miss you buddy.
Tracey Carter
February 26, 2011
Alex, I think of you often as I work with all your team members you used to know. I know you are with us.
Kristin Herron
February 11, 2011
Stephanie and I are so sad over what had happened. We think of Alex daily in prayer and memory.
Susan Harrison
February 6, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. As a WestPoint parent I am very sad. His Appointment to WestPoint Class of 2015 is such an honor. I know he is so proud in heaven.
Tony W
February 4, 2011
Thoughts and prayers for Alex, his family and especially for his Uncle Ken. With deepest sympathy.
Linda Watson
February 3, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Sara Puckett
February 2, 2011
Alex, you were a man who did not look at my exterior but embraced me for the person that I truly was. Your sincerity and personal connections were what made you such a good friend. You never wanted a friend to go sad or to be alone. Your life was one that many could only dream of. I miss you so much and until we meet again, love ya bud. Your family has my greatest sympathy and are in my prayers.
Sara Puckett
February 2, 2011
Alex, you never saw me for my exterior but for what kind of person I truly was. You never wanted anyone to feel sad or alone. You lived life to the fullest and made the best of any situation. What I will remember most about you was your sincerity. You were one of my very closest friends and my life will never be the same without you. I miss you buddy.Your family is in my prayers.
Ben & Ellen Frith
February 2, 2011
RIP Alex
Life is so beautiful and precious just like your son. When God calls our children home, we as parents can't understand why except we know they belonged to God first. We didn't know your son except through Friends. You must be so proud of his accomplishments in the brief time he had here on earth. May your faith in God give you the strength and comfort you need in the days ahead. We will see our children again, until then God bless you and keep you in his loving arms.
SHEILA, TONY GERACI
February 1, 2011
GOD BE WITH ALL THE ERNANDES FAMILY AT THIS TRAGIC TIME. THE LORD WILL HOLD YOU ALL UP LOVINGLY.
gloria and Doug Thar
February 1, 2011
Our hearts go out to the whole Ernadies family. We had the great honor of meeting Alex several times when he and Tim worked on several of our computers. The world has lost a wounderful young man with much protential. We are sadden by the lost. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you.
Tom Conroy
January 31, 2011
I was so honored to meet Alex a few years ago, a young man with so much to offer. Despite his short life, he made a difference in eveyone's life, treating those he knew with respect. My heart goes out to his family and friends, all of whom were inspired by Alex over the years. As a father of a son with Aspergers, Alex's death really touched him, and taught how fragile life can be. If you wake up each day, make it count, for you never know if it will be your last on earth. May Alex rest in peace, he'll be remembered. Capt. Tom Conroy
Patty Trail
January 31, 2011
Tim & Jo-Ann, Joan & Coleen, we here at St. Luke Catholic Church (Fr. Sal's previous Parish) in Virginia Beach want to send our deepest condolences and our ongoing prayers for Alex and for your entire family. We offered a Mass last Tuesday when after Fr. Sal told me he was missing and his and your names were placed in our Adoration Chapel. This week the Sanctuary Lamp is burning for the repose of the Soul of Alex and for your entire family.
I myself remembering meeting Alex one day when I was visiting Fr. Sal and talking with him to Tim about the radio station and the possibility of Radio Show for Fr. Sal.
Be assured that Alex and your family are in the prayers of myself, my family, our parish Staff, our current Pastor-Fr. Silvio Kaberia and the entire parish. God Bless.
Colleen Seifert
January 31, 2011
Joann, Please accept my deepest condolences to you and Tim and Joan and Colleen on your loss. Heaven got a new angel and my daughter Sandra now has a new friend in Heaven.
Much love to you and your family,
Colleen Seifert
Mickie Sanchez
January 30, 2011
Your son was a great inspiration to my daughter as you know. Even now, its as strong as ever in her desire to pursue her dream as well of a military career. He will always be present in the lives of those he touched. A piece of him will remain in those whose lives he impacted.
William Hodges
January 30, 2011
I was in ROTC with Alex. Me and him talk many times about how the army was going and he asked me many question regarding Basic Combat Training. He was and still is a great man. His thought will never leave me. He is sitting in heaven smiling down on us. God Bless You and God Bless Alex.
Lisa Dabareiner
January 30, 2011
The thought of how you all are suffering so, breaks our hearts. No parent should ever have to bury their child. Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family.
Jarrett Hodges
January 30, 2011
Alex helped me alot in my senior year at Franklin county high school he taught me that its not all about having fun sometimes you need to buckle down and do work when it needs to be done I thank God everyday for me meeting alex in ROTC I will miss him and all the memories of competing with him to get The Iron Eagle Award in ROTC my prayers are with his family and all of our friends..
Cindy Hodges
January 30, 2011
My two Sons were in ROTC with Alex. God lets people come in and out of our lives for brief moments. Alex passed through my sons lives and left a mark on both of them. God knew that they needed Alex at that time in their lives.Our Prayers go out to his family at this time.
Cindy, Jarrett and Tyler Hodges
Brenda Smith
January 30, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. I personally did not know your son; but have friends who speak highly of Alex. God has another Angel in heaven.
Sheila and Glenn Catania
January 30, 2011
We are sad for you and the loss of your beautiful boy. Our thoughts and prayers are with now and in the long days ahead. Love and prayers from our extended family.
peterson
January 29, 2011
you'll surely be missed be everyone you were a great man and had so much to offer this world! God bless you family you were loved by many!
You are in god hands now. Like they say angels are called back to heaven and you my freind were an angel and i now your looking dowm oon us and your family please gie you mom & dad the strenght the need the carry on!! God bless you Alex we love and miss you
The Balderston Family
January 29, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all (family and friends). I did not know Alex but my stepson was friends with him through ROTC and he has been devastated by this sensless act. I as a human and a mother have been too. No one could ever understand why this happened, but we have to trust in God and the plan that he has for us. We pray that God will comfort you and give you strength to get through. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts. Alex is in a wonderful place and he will continue to be with you and watch over you. You have a very special Angel now. May God bless each of you.
Christmas in downtown Roanoke; I've never seen Alex laugh so much
Courtney Taylor
January 29, 2011
Courtney Taylor
January 29, 2011
Alex was an amazing friend who inspired me in many ways. He always had the most serious of looks on his face, but when he smiled it lit up the entire room and was most contagious. I will never forget the many conversations we shared and the joy he brought me each day. My thoughts and prayers are with your family as we carry on in God's strength.
LIZ GRABINSKY
January 29, 2011
Dear Jo Ann,Tim and Colleen, we are so sorry for your loss, I know Alex is with Uncle Vinny and his grandma together in heaven. They are taking care of each other and looking down on us. Alex will always be with us, the love you have for him will always keep him with you, trust me, I know. We love you all, stay strong and take care of each other, Love Liz, Vinny and Annie
January 29, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Words can't express how we feel. He must have been special for God to call him back home so early. Alex will be foreever looking down from Heaven and guiding you and you family. He will always be there for you. Again, we are so so sorry for you loss of such a great son.
Love
Aunt Nancy & Uncle Danny
Lorrie Hicks
January 29, 2011
Alex was a wonderful young man a natural comedian he did great in everything he did he loved the corps in jrotc we love and miss him very much and he will never be forgotten
Raven Smith
January 29, 2011
Alex was one amazing man.He never met a stranger and always was humble and caring. He loved the corps in JROTC and was a born leader and natural comedian. He always knew how to brighten someones day with either a joke or simply words of encouragement. God Bless and I am very sorry for the loss of this great person.
Jessica Williford
January 29, 2011
Your son was an AMAZING young man. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. I just wanted to say that very memory I have of him are, for a lack of better wording, unique.... I don't think I've ever had a friend quite like Alex. My thoughts and prayers are with ou during this difficult time.
Kathy Walker
January 28, 2011
I have followed this story from the first day I heard about Alex's disappearance. I did not know him personally although my niece graduated with him and talked highly of him from what she knew. I prayed that he had just pulled a typical teenage prank and ran off with a friend. I have driven Airport Road so many times but now it will never be the same. I wish there was one thing that could take away your pain and one moment that would bring Alex back, but we have to be grateful that he is finally home. . .to the home that we all want to go to one day. You will be reunited with him again. God Bless you and keep you strong for he sounds to be a son that any mother would be proud to have. I hope my son turns out to be just half the man your son was.
Rachel Nye
January 28, 2011
Rest easy Alex, our memories of you keep you alive here while you're able to watch over us from there. Thank you, for sharing your son with us, and for giving so many people inspiration and hope and I know many will still be inspired by Alex years to come.
Elise Pryor
January 28, 2011
Sorry for your loss
seth paxton
January 28, 2011
I just wanted to say how sorry i am for your loss. Alex was a great person he cared about everyone and always made me laugh but i guess that was his awesome personality that he was given. Once agin I am sorry for your loss
Rick and Shelley Rock
January 28, 2011
We are so very sorry for your loss. God must have needed another angel and had a special reason for calling Alex home. May your thoughts of him bring you some peace and comfort at this time of deep sorrow.
vera langstone
January 28, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marie Smith
January 28, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Marie Smith, family & friends.
Wendy Smith
January 28, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dana Gillenwater
January 28, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of this bright young man. Praying for the family and friends.May God be with you all in this difficult time.
Marilyn
January 28, 2011
My heart goes out to Alex's family and friends. What a senseless loss of such a beautiful life.
Barbara Smith
January 28, 2011
Joanne,Tim and family,
I know it comforts you in some way that Alex is with his grandmother and his Uncle Vinny up in heaven, and they are watching over him as he is watching over your family. I am so moved by all of the wonderful things people are saying about Alex. Your son was very lucky to have the both of you as his parents, as the two of you were very lucky to have such a wonderful and respected son.
I wish you comfort in this time of sorrow. Alex will live on in everyones hearts and souls forever.
Love, Barbara and Doug Smith and Family
Hazel Stephenson
January 28, 2011
So sorry for your loss.Prayer and thoughts are with you.May our Lord put his Loving arms around and comfort you. God Bless. Morris and Hazel Stephenson
Kemper and Jane Humphries
January 28, 2011
Life is so beautiful and precious just like your son. When God calls our children home, we as parents can't understand why except we know they belonged to God first. We didn't know your son except through the news. You must be so proud of his accomplishments in the brief time he had here on earth. May your faith in God give you the strength and comfort you need in the days ahead. We will see our children again, until then God bless you and keep you in his loving arms.
Curtis Allen
January 28, 2011
Eternal Light
Those we love must someday pass beyond our present sight... Must leave us and the world we know without their radiant light. But we know that like a candle their lovely light will surely shine to brighten up another place more perfect... more divine. And in the realm of Heaven where they shine so warm and bright. Our loved ones live forevermore in God’s eternal light.
January 28, 2011
To the Ernandes family so sorry of your great loss, prayers for you may God strengthen your hearts and mind to endure the days ahead, I dindn't know your son but this is so sad to happen to someone trying to do good for someone else.
Mary, Martinsville,Va.
January 28, 2011
With sympathy
sorry to hear of your loss, I don"t know you pearsonaly,but my heart goes out to you and family, I have two Sons, and I can imagaine the pain, but only God knows our burden, praying for you and my God continue to give you strenght to go thru.
Roberta Carter
Fieldale, Va
Brenda Rose - Dan Sink
January 28, 2011
Tim,Joanne & Family.
"When you remember me,it means that you have carried something of who I am with you-that I have left some mark of who I am on who you are. It means that even afer I die, you can still see my face and hear my voice and speak to me in your heart. For as long as you remember me, I am never entirely lost."
Vicki Seekford
January 28, 2011
May God be with you now as you face this time of grief and may you feel the comfort of the Lord in your darkest hour of need. Your son will be remembered for the kindness, joy and love he shared with those who were lucky enough to know him, he lives on.
Michele Flippo and fam.
January 28, 2011
A family and friends mourn. A community mourns. Another sad day, another young life taken away much too soon. To the family and friends of Alex Ernandes please accept my condolences. Your memories will help sustain you and take comfort in knowing this child is watching over you.
Crystal Swihart
January 28, 2011
Alex was a candle that shined in the dark full of hopes and dreams always being giving and caring a light
like Alex never goes out it shines even brighter to guide the way for those behind him. As Alex continues on the next stage of his journey, any one who really knew him; knows he’s heading off for even far greater adventures. May God’s light of love and peace surround his family.
Alex was teaching my son Shaun Tae Kwon Do last year and they both were in ROTC together Alex was an amazing young man.
JAY LAW
January 28, 2011
I DID NOT NO THIS YOUNG MAN,HOWEVER, MY UNDERSTANDING OF HIS ACOMPLISHMENTS HE WAS CERTAINLY SOME ONE YOU REALLY BE PROUD OF.HE HAD HIS ACT TOGETHER, NEW WHAT HE WANTED ,AN WENT AFTER IT.HE HAD RESPECT AN PEOPLE RESPECTED HIM.YOU CAN YOU CAN TELL BY ALL OF HIS FRIENDS. HE WILL BE A GREAT LOSS TO MANKIND AS WELL AS THE MILITARY. BUT NOW HE"S IN THE LORD"S ARMS, WITH WHO KNOWS WHAT TO DO THERE.MAY GOD ALSO GIVE YOU COMFORT AN PEACE TO NO HE IS THERE WITH HIM AN THERE FOR YOU.
Carolyn Prezzano-Garrido
January 28, 2011
Jo-Ann , I'm so sorry for your loss. Words can not express the sorrow I feel in my heart for you. I do know he is with your brother and mother in heaven watching over you and your family. My prayers are with you all.
Kim Rickard
January 28, 2011
Our sympathies to your family. It doesn't take away your pain and it sounds trite, I know, but remember that there are many peple who care about your family and know the loss the world has experieced when Alex moved on to Heaven.
Kim
Alesha Lattimore
January 28, 2011
Alex was the most of any one, he had to much potentional and lived life til it's fullest, he was my brothes best friend and always made you feel welcomed. He will be missed. He is now teaching the angels in heaven TKD...I praise God for knowing Alex.
Love you Alex
Barbara Guill
January 28, 2011
My heart aches for you. There is no grief like that for a child who has passed. Your son had so much to give to our world. I pray that your precious memories of your wonderful son will give you comfort in the days to come. God bless.
Michelle Corvin
January 28, 2011
May your memory continue to reflect the goodness in mankind throughout the days of our lives! Rest In Peace Alex and Go Rest High On That Mountain!
nancy banker
January 28, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss of Alex. It is so hard when you lose a child. I know that Alex will be one of Gods angels. May you have comfort and peace knowing that he is in Gods arms.
Michelle Corvin
January 28, 2011
There are no words that can make us understand why there was such a tragic loss of this fine young man! He was a friend to many and now Alex is their Angel! May GOD walk with each of you through the days ahead and help you find comfort in your family, friends, and community! GOD BLESS!
JC, Michelle, Sierra Corvin
Austin St. Laurent
Kelli Eater
January 28, 2011
Jo Ann and Family, I'm truly sorry for your devastating loss. God bless you all.
Conner Family
January 28, 2011
Our Prayers are with you all. Please accept our condolences. I am truly sorry.
Teri Holdren
January 28, 2011
There are no words that can take away the hurt in your heart, but know that
other people thoughts and prayers are
with you and your family. Our loved ones never leave us, they are always there watching over you like an angel.. And he is always there to
listen to you chat him..
JoAnn Castrogiovanni
January 28, 2011
JoAnn, Tim & Family,
I have no words to heal your pain. I have many prayers and lots of faith knowing that he is in a better with Vinny and your Mom.
I found a quote you may like~~
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
~Taken from a headstone in Ireland
With our deepest Sympathy,
JoAnn & Chris Castrogiovanni & Family
Stacey & Nick Travlos
January 28, 2011
Our prayers and sympathies are with you and your family. You have been in my thoughts and prayers constantly. Wishing you peace during this very difficult time.
Alicia Perez
January 28, 2011
~May your son rest in peace and God bless your family~ Perez family+
Terry Jones
January 28, 2011
Tim, Joann and Coleen, please know that my heart aches for you and all of your family. I feel blessed that I got to know Alex and shared in his faith formation. Please know that all of you are in my prayers daily..please take of yourselves and call if I can do anything! peace and love to you in this difficult time. Terry Jones
Beverly Cundiff
January 28, 2011
Dear Ernandes Family and Friends: My prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord provide you comfort for the days ahead.
Juanita Thomas
January 28, 2011
The sorrow I feel is indescribable when a tragedy this senseless occurs. Alex was not a typical teenager. He was so kind, respectful, intelligent, strong, disciplined and always willing to pitch in his help! He was truly a shining star and I know you, as his parents & family are so very proud of his many accomplishments in his desperately short life - especially his appointments to VMI & West Point.
Carolyn Ray
January 28, 2011
Facebook brought your story to me,I shall keep you in my prayers. I am truly sorry for your loss.
January 28, 2011
Tim we all are very sorry to here about Alex you and your family are in our heart and prayers as you go through something that you should never have to.
Billy, Diane, Debbie and Rhonda
Stanley & Stanley
Lisa Hall
January 28, 2011
May God give you comfort and peace in your time of need.
Jenniferalise Patterson
January 28, 2011
May the Lord be with you & bring comfort during your time of sorrow.
Ann Ball
January 28, 2011
May the Lord comfort the Ernandes family as only He can.
Wanda Ward
January 28, 2011
My words are not adequate to express the sorrow I feel for your loss. Your son was an inspiration to everyone around him. and I will keep his spirit alive with the many sacred memories I hold close to my heart.
Rita Young
January 28, 2011
May the Lord be with Alex's parents, sisters, family and his many friends.
Praying the Lord will give you comfort and keep you in his loving arms.
Rita(Carleigh Young's Nana)
January 28, 2011
I am writing this for my granddaughter Alisha Marie Hatcher,tonight her heart is sad over such a terrible loss of one of her closes friends,also the sad loss of another friend Greene,we will never understand how this could have happened.I wish we could all have doovers so everybody would not have to be so sad.I pray for the family of both young boys,their friends and will PRAY that somehow we can all find peace.One day Tommy will realize Alex is gone and he weep for his best friend.So sorry for the loss of Alex.
The Brooks Family
January 28, 2011
Dear Ernandes Family:
The loss of a child is unimaginable. We can only tell you that God will be there for you and you will be comforted. There are a lot of people in the area who don't know you, but grieve with you.
Alex's time on earth may have been brief, but it's not the length of time that is important; it's what one does with the time. He's got his wings.
May God continue to bless you and guide your lives.
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