Aaron Witkop

Aaron Witkop, 16, peacefully passed away, Friday, May 6, 2011, at home surrounded by his family.A vigil service will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, with seating for the public beginning at 5:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Please wear bright colors in celebration of his life. Aaron was born July 11, 1994, in Fort Worth. He attended St. Andrew Catholic School and was currently a junior at Nolan Catholic High School. Though his illness progressed quickly, he was very happy to be able to attend his junior/senior prom a little over a week ago. Aaron was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ernest and Reta St. Amour. He leaves behind his parents, Patrick and Sue Ellen Witkop; sister, Sarah Witkop; paternal grandparents, Harry and Jeannette Witkop; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and many special friends. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations be made to The Stephen Breen Memorial Foundation, www.stephenbreenfoundation.org, 1940 Warner Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76110 or Cook Children's Medical C