Abraham Alexander "Abe" Aranda Rodriguez

1992 - 2017

Abraham, AKA "Abe" was born on July 6, 1992 in Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico to Karina Aranda Rodriguez-Hansen of Chihuahua. Abraham was granted his angel wings on February 4, 2017 at the age of 24. Abe left this world in the same way he lived life, always helping those in need. Abe was on his way to a BBQ when he received a call that a friend needed help. Abe immediately went to help and consequently it cost him his life. Abe's life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Abe was a kind, big hearted trusting young man who always walked through life with a radiant smile on his face.While growing up in Chihuahua Abe lived with his mother Karina, Grandfather Gabriel Aranda Alvarez, Grandmother Rebecca Del la Rosa de Aranda and his sister Joselyn Contreras Aranda. In 2004 Abe moved to Colorado, was adopted by Neta Hansen, thus gaining two brothers; David Hansen and Kayden Hansen.Abe attended school in Chihuahua, Mexico as well as Denver and Arvada Colorado, in the United States. During his teen years, Abe attended Arvada High School and Warren Technological School. At Warren Tech, Abe study construction and masonry. He built sheds and housing units to be sent back to his home Country of Mexico. He gave many presentations to well over 150 tenth grade students and was given a Leadership award in 2009. Abe graduated from Arvada High School May 21, 2010.Abe was an avid lover of sports and during his young life had played, basketball, wrestling, track and field, baseball and competitive soccer. Abraham was the captain of his High School Soccer team, was a 4-year letter winner in soccer (2006-2010) and was named to the All-Conference Team during the 2009-2010 season.Abraham leaves behind four precious children, Jeramiah Hansen-Lamorie (6yrs.), Nevaeh Rodriguez (5yrs.), Jenesis Hansen (4yrs.) and Skylar Aranda Hansen (3 months).Abe is also survived by his wife Monique Palacios-Aranda, parents Karina and Neta, sister Joselyn, two brothers David and Kayden, great-grandmother Juana Castillo, grandparents Gabriel and Rebecca, Marie Kerluke; and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends.Abe will be missed by everyone who knew him! He was laid to rest on February 10, 2017 at Lux Nostra Cementerio Chihuahua.