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Hina Sanjay Patel

1990 - 2010

Hina Sanjay Patel obituary, 1990-2010

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1990

DIED

2010

Hina Patel Obituary

Hina Sanjay Patel December 11, 1990 - May 5, 2010 Hina Sanjay Patel was born on December 11, 1990 in Bakersfield, California to Sanjay and Bhavana Patel. She also has a loving sister, Amie Patel, age 16. At birth, Hina was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia. She graduated Stockdale High School in May 2009, and was accepted into the pharmacy program at the University of Pacific. In May of 2008, Hina had a bone marrow transplant to cure her disease. Hina, "the fighter", kept herself occupied by baking, taking online classes, playing board games, and going to the beach. During her senior year, she desired to take AP Calculus and AP Statistics. She studied tremendously in the hospital and reached her goal by getting high scores; her determination and hard-work set her apart from everyone. Hina was an outspoken person and never shielded the truth from people including her doctors. Even though constantly in pain, she kept herself content and always tried to fulfill all of her dreams. She was very caring about her family and friends; she touched the soul of everyone she met by being strong and courageous. In her mere 19 years of life, she has helped and inspired many, and her spirit will still live on to inspire us to fulfill our dreams. Even if someone was sad, her smile warmed hammier up. Not once has she complained about her situations. Being positive was her motto, and even if the family wasn't at times she made us believe that everything was going to be okay. She will continue to look after her loved ones and guide us in the right direction. A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 8, at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 9101 Kern Canyon Rd., Bakersfield. I'd like a memory of me To be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow Of smiles when day is done. I'd like to leave an echo Whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times, and laughing times And bright and sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve To dry before the sun Of happy memories I leave Behind - when day is done. www.bakersfield.com/obits

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on May 7, 2010.

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Jodie Batchelor

May 20, 2010

Sanjay and Bhavana,
May God's peace and blessings be with you and your families during this most-difficult. I lost my mom on May 2, 2010, and I grieve for your family as well. I and want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Jodie Batchelor

Roberta Mosman

May 17, 2010

I'm so sorry to learn of your daughters passing. Everytime I entered Hina's I felt the love your both had for your beautiful daughter. I have known you both for 20yrs and never met your daughter. I have always known you both to be exceptional people that I respect and care about. I know she is a reflection of her parents.
Sincerely,
Roberta Mosman (formerly Lewis)

Doris R,

May 17, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. We're so sorry for your loss. The Compassionate Friends is a world-wide organization of parents helping parents after the loss of a child. You can look up the website at www.compassionatefriends.org or call our local chapter message phone 589-3512 to receive free newsletters to help you grieve.

Dolores Najera

May 14, 2010

Dear Bhavana and Sanjay, I am sorry to read your daughter has passed. I remember her on her First Birthday. Hina is very beautiful. Memories are forever.

Charity Sargent

May 11, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kathy Beck

May 10, 2010

Dear Sanjay, Bhavana and Amie, it was a beautiful ceremony for a beautiful young lady. I hope you found comfort in all the well wishes from those that surrounded you on Saturday and who continue to do so. I am sorry I assumed everything was 'happily-ever-after' after her returning home from the inital bone morrow transplant, I should have inquiried more about Hina later. It has been a very long and painful road for all of you, who would have done anything in the world to cure her! She will forever be in my heart! I am so privilaged to have been able to know her and to have her as one of my Girl Scouts! Peace be with you all. All my love,

Christie Comstock

May 8, 2010

Dear Sanjay, Bhavana and Amie, I am so sorry to hear about Hina. She was such a tough girl, she had a beautiful smile everytime I seen her, even when she was in terrible pain. From the day I met you guys I could tell how much love you had for her and how dedicated you were to her needs. Your family will be in my prayers may you find peace in knowing that she will no longer have to suffer..........
Christie (Dr. Dinicola's office)

Cathy Rehard

May 8, 2010

Dear Sanjay & Bhavana, So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Hina as a strong,brave little girl & I can see she was a beautiful,brilliant young woman. My thoughts are with you & yours.

Sarah Pitre

May 8, 2010

Sanjay, Bhavana, and Amie;
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I've only known your family for a few months but it feels like a lot longer. Every time I go to the infusion center at Mercy, I will always remember you guys and Hina. Your family will be in my prayers.

Karin Enebo

May 8, 2010

Dearest Bhavana, Sanjay and Amie,

Hina was extraordinarily special and beautiful. I'm so thankful to have her touch my life and inspire me.

All my love and prayers to your family in this time of loss. All my love to her many dear friends who are so sad with her passing.

May that amazing fighter spirit and gorgeous smile live on forever to light our ways and lift our hearts.

The world grieves, but the Angels rejoice to welcome her with their comfort and peace.

What an amazing gift she gave us all.

Sharing tears and with my hugs.

Puja Darji

May 8, 2010

Dear Sanjay Uncle, Bhavana Auntie, and Amie,
It touched me today, and I couldn't help but break down in tears. I will always remember the childhood moments I shared with Hina and with your family. She was a joyous, happy girl as a child, and I can only imagine the bright spirit she had through everything. I can and will pray my heart out for your family. Remain as strong as she was, and her soul will truly be in peace. My heart is today and will always be with you.

Ellen & Ken Svendsen

May 7, 2010

Dear Patel Family,
I met all of you at the Houchin dinner for platelet donors. My husband, Ken, is a platelet donor. I spoke with Mr. Patel about my brother's, David Lauer, crusade to pass Michelle's Law. I know how much it hurt when my niece, Emily, died at age 24 of ovarian cancer so I can understand the overwhelming pain you are going thru with Hina's death. I met Hina and her mother (what a loving & optomistic woman) again in the infustion room at Mercy Hospital. How fortunate Hina was to have such a loving and caring family. May you find peace in your love and memories of Hina. "Live in the sunshine...not in the rain" Emily Kay Lauer

Renee Roberson

May 7, 2010

Dear Bhavana and family I am so sorry
to hear about Hina's passing I will miss her dearly she was the most kind
young lady. You all will forever be in my prayers.

May 7, 2010

Dear Sanjay, Bhavana and family:
You are a beautiful family and you have touched us so much over the years that we have been neighbors. We always pray for you and always will. Your love and devotion to your family is an inspiration to so many people.
Blessings to you and prayers of strength and comfort,
Jim, Debbie, Lauren and Nicole Charpentier

Lisa Anderson

May 7, 2010

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Patel, and Family,
My son, James Anderson, attended Leo B.Hart elementary school with Hina. She was a joy to be around.. Her happy smile and friendliness has never been forgotten.
Our prayers and condolences are with you. May you focus on the joyous memories she provided to everyone who met her. She was, and remains, a blessing to us all.
Sincerely,
John, Lisa, and James Anderson

Christina Wren

May 7, 2010

Sanjay, Bhavana, and Amie, I was so sad to hear the news of beautiful Hina. Your family has been in my prayers over the years and will remain there forever.

Davod Lauer

May 7, 2010

Dear Patel family,

I have never met you, but Mr. Patel met my sister Ellen at the Houchin Blood Bank dinner to honor donors last November. My own daughter Emily died at the age of 24 seven years ago after a short by hard-fought battle woth ovarian cancer. She graduated from college 62 hours before she died, Her death inspired me to work for the passage of Michelle's Law, which guarantees that college students can take 12 months off from classes to figh their disease without losing their parents' insurance benefits. It breaks my heart to read Hina's obituary, and I pray that your hearts be consoled by those who surround you. I know the pain of Hina's death will never go away. My Emily's last publicly-spoken words were: "Live in the sunshine, not in the rain." Hina's instructions to us bring back Emily's words to me. Peace to you.

richard g. boden

May 7, 2010

i didn't know hina but helping wonderful people like her is the reason that i, and many people like me give blood. i saw and heard hina at the houchin dinner a couple of months ago, and she was a beautiful young lady. i'm very sorry to hear about her passing.

May 7, 2010

Dear Sanjay, Bhavana and Amie,

It seems like yesterday Hina and Amie attended Leo B. Hart School
and Hart Day Care. Hina was Always one of my students who set the example for everyone and Amie was the shy one. Hina loved and protected her sister with all her heart. I will always remember Hina' s
kind and caring ways. she will never be far from those who love her.
Always Christine Henderson and Cathy Coleman

May 7, 2010

Sanjay, Bhavana and Amie

We will miss Hina's bright smile when she came in for treatment. Bhavana would always have something nice to say.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Oneeta and Linberg Williams and our daughter, Lillian, from Seattle

Becky Lightner

May 7, 2010

Sanjay,Bhavana and family, I was so sad when I heard of your loss and I am so deeply sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky Lightner

Rehana Bhaiji

May 7, 2010

Our sincere sympathy and prayers for you all. She was a special girl and we will all miss her!
Moiz and Rehana Bhaiji

May 7, 2010

Very sorry for your loss. Our son graduated with Hina.

-Stockdale High School Parents

Melissa Salazar

May 7, 2010

My sincere apologies to your family. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Connie Thompson

May 7, 2010

Dearest Sanjay, Bhavana, and Amie; I am so very sorry for your loss. I learned so much from Hina, and will miss her so much. I will always remember her determination. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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