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Hernan Daguerre Obituary
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DAGUERRE, Hernan Diego April 18, 1973-Sept. 29, 2011 Hernan Diego Daguerre lived more in 38 years than most can do in a century. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend as well as a gifted communicator. Hernan will be remembered for his passionate enthusiasm and his confidence at embracing life's opportunities and challenges, while enriching the lives of everyone around him. Hernan died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, from injuries sustained in a car accident near his home outside Seattle, Wash. He was 38 years old. His death is a sudden and tragic loss to all who knew him. Hernan was a bright and eager student of the world, born in Córdoba, Argentina, on April 18, 1973, to Maria Cristina Del Boca and Brig. Hernán A. Daguerre, a brigadier, aviator and aeronautic engineer in the Argentine Air Force. His dad's occupation took the family around the globe - developing Hernan's ability to adapt in any setting, his command of language, and a lifelong curiosity for people and cultures. After graduating cum laude from the University of Maryland College Park, Hernan built an impressive career in marketing and communications - working for and advancing world-class consumer brands including Monster.com in London; MTV Networks in Miami, Fla.; Nike in Portland, Ore.; and T-Mobile USA in Bellevue, Wash., where he was serving as the director of external communications. An incredible communicator, Hernan could effortlessly pick the right words or phrase in Spanish or English. He always had a point of view and an articulate way of sharing it. Hernan's passion for life was inescapable and infectious - especially his love of sport, which helped him make a quick and positive impact at Nike. His friend and former Nike colleague Brad Amis recalled that Hernan enjoyed intense debates about his favorite teams and athletes, especially his fellow countryman Diego Maradona. "Hernan insisted that Maradona was the best player in the history of soccer, period," Amis remembered fondly. "It was as if Pelé didn't even deserve to be discussed in the same league." Those who loved him know that Hernan was always right, even when he wasn't. Hernan also shared a great appreciation of music. He played the guitar and the drums and sang. Friends recall him as a real competitor at Rock Band and Guitar Hero. He was outgoing with undeniable swagger. Yet despite his big personality, he was also a sensitive person with a romantic view of life. "Hernan was the first person who would open the door for an elderly woman or give up his seat for someone else," recalled his friend, Kellie Leonard. More than career, sport or music, the absolute greatest passion of Hernan's life was his wife and soul mate, Jean, and their children. Hernan married Jean Marie Settle of Indiana on Dec. 30, 2004, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After a three-month whirlwind romance that began online and spanned three continents, Hernan proposed to Jean in Paris as their boat cruised past the Eiffel Tower on the river Seine at sunset. "All the lights suddenly went on and I was in awe - in awe of this man I loved and this moment I could have never imagined," recalled Jean. It was her first time in Europe. Hernan appreciated what he had and was confident in what he had to offer. He lived and loved fully. He gave of himself freely. Hernan is survived by his wife, Jean Marie Daguerre and their children, Lucas and Gabriela. He is also survived by his parents, Brig. Hernán A. Daguerre and Maria Cristina Del Boca; two brothers, Gonzalo Agustin Daguerre and Gastón Matías Daguerre; and two nieces, Agustina and Camila Daguerre. A memorial trust fund for Lucas and Gabriela's education is being established. In lieu of flowers, gifts to this memorial fund would be greatly appreciated. For more information and to contribute, please contact Brad Amis: [email protected].
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Liam Scott
April 7, 2025
Dear, Hernan I didn´t get to meet you but your family says you are a good person and is very sweet. I´m your daughters love of her life and I really was looking forward to meting you. Gabriella is the sweetest girl in the world, she really loves you ans talks about how much she misses you. I´m gonna treat her so well and make sure she stays safe and healthy, because i know that´s what you want her to feel. My name is Liam Scott and I´m looking forward to being wiht her for a while. I know we would of loved each other and loved to talk about your band and the songs you like to play because I love the music you like. I hope I´ll meet you one day
- Liam Scott and Gabriella Daguerre
gabriela daguerre
April 7, 2025
Dear Dad, we all miss you so much every single day and it is a blessing to be able to still believe that one day I will meet you in another lifetime. Every day I always wish that maybe my life could have been much different if you were there with me. Me and Lucas think about you all of the time and we love to so much in our hearts. I love you and miss you so much Dad.
-Love, your daughter Gabriela.
Ernie Reid
September 30, 2023
Dear Hernan, you are irreplaceable. It's been so long since you passed and yet, it seems like yesterday. It's all so painful... I hope that when my time comes, we shall meet again. Life is not the same without you and your adorable wife Jean. May you both Rest In Peace.
Sara Cartwright
September 30, 2022
Goodness me Hernan, it´s still takes my breath away when I remember first hearing of your passing. It was like I was living inside a nightmare. And now, 11 years have passed. I can´t believe you have been gone for 11 years. And since you departed this world, you dear Jean has reunited with you. To lose you both is just the most devastating tragedy. I watch Brandi´s posts online and I can see how amazing Gabi and Lucas are and how fast they are growing! Lucas is on the cusp of becoming a teenager! Wow. I like to think of you both, happy together, watching over from above, reunited in paradise, together forever.
I think of you often and remember our exciting working days in London. But mostly, I like to remember those long, warm summer days in London when Jean was there with you. I remember coffee in the afternoon sunshine with Jean in Knightsbridge and then shopping with you both in London! It was just pure happiness. I was watching two beautiful people in love, starting their lives together. Just days later you would ask Jean to marry you in Paris! Such an incredibly special time. This is how I remember you both xx
Ernie Reid
September 30, 2020
I miss you every single day, my dearest friend. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your adorable wife Jean. I know you are both in a better place. Please know that your beloved children Lucas and Gaby are growing up happy and loved. R.I.P.
betty davidson
September 30, 2019
hernan ,s death is as painful today as it was 8 years ago. he was a very special son-in law and god blessed us with him for 7 wonderful years, my heart goes out to the daguerre family as i know their pain . jean passed 3 years after him and i miss her so, they were a very special couple and i will always remember what he said to me after their wedding,'" hang on mom, your in for a wild ride"!!! boy was he right, we all miss you and love you.forever !!!
Marco Mattia
October 20, 2014
Hernan, I will never forget how wonderful, passionate and a great man you were. I am so sad and cannot describe how much in pain my soul is when I remember all those days when I used to talk to you about soccer and our experiences. You will always be remembered. I miss you so much. May you rest in peace.
Eduardo Perlicz
March 1, 2013
Diego: your Dad and I were schoolmates when we were still mischievous adolescents. My parents emigrated, I lost touch with my school chums and life allowed us to get back together some 27 years later. Since then I have had to share the shocking and unfortunate event of your passing with your Dad and other grieving former schoolmates. All of us understand the pain, the sorrow, and the emptiness Dad feels. And all of us feel for your wife Jean and children, although we have never met them. Judging from what we hear Dad say, you must have been something else. We feel for him and your inner circle. Rest in eternal peace and my best wishes for your entire family.
jean daguerre
March 1, 2013
Thank you all for your kind words and prayers. It is very appreciated as it shows us how much love he was surrounded by (and still is). Faith, I was so surprised when I saw your name here. I am back home now and the children and I are doing well. Lucas is 3 and Gabriela is 22 months. We are in Argenina now visiting the family. Its the first time for the children. This guest book will now be permanent. I wanted it to be here forever so all of the many people Hernan knew around the world could share their thoughts and feelings. I thank you again and will be viewing this from time to time and sharing it with the children as they get older. much love, Jean
Faith and KC Cohen
October 13, 2011
Dear Jean, I don't know if you will remember me, but this is Faith Cohen, KC's wife.. i was looking through the obituaries for a friend's mother, and was totally shocked to see your husband's name. We remember well your whirlwind courtship and happiness. We are so very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and send you much love and light....KC and Faith Cohen
Kathy Gudorf Rosenberg
October 13, 2011
Well, I can't say it any better than the previous entry by Tressa Walker Kneer. We were all in the same class together. Hernan was very sweet and kind to everyone. I am so happy that he had such a wonderful life and found true love. May his family know that he touched lives from many years ago too.
Tressa Walker Kneer
October 13, 2011
I was a student at St. Peter School in Huber Heights, Ohio and met Hernan when his parents enrolled him in 7th or 8th grade. He was shy at first. I remember one day not long after he'd joined our school the teacher had everyone take turns reading a paragraph aloud from the textbook. When it came to Hernan's turn, he shook his head. He refused-- not being defiant, but embarrassed about his ability to speak English in front of everyone. He did not want to do it, but eventually he did, and did wonderfully. It made me smile to learn that his career turned out to be in Communications, speaking and working around the world using English, for I remember those first tough days for him. This amazing world traveler also put up with our terrible Midwest pronunciation of his name; we Americanized it, pronouncing the "h" and saying "her-naan". Bless his heart, he answered to it, and never corrected us. I have fond memories of him adapting very quickly to being an American teenager. He quickly became one of the guys and was playing soccer and being mischievous just like the other boys in school. He had the most infectious smile and kindest disposition. After St. Peter's our lives took different paths, and we lost touch. It sounds like he grew up to be an amazing, successful man. My condolences to his family.
Hernan aka Rico Suave.. :)
October 12, 2011
german groba
October 12, 2011
Sadly, today morning I came to the office and a mutual friend and former coallegue of MTV gave me the news. And as I was reading this obituary, Hernán came to life for me, in his best shape and form. As I will always remember him. It doesn´t matter if you met him for a brief period of time or if you shared with him long, incredible, colourful and passionate conversations, about life, love, friendship, sports, music or work; Hernie immediately would make a possitive and strong impact in you. He was this kind or rare men, very hard to find nowadays.... a gentleman, a Chevalier, a modern day Samurai. With strong personality and classic values, and at the same time great sensibility to perceive and seize the best and most beautiful things in life. Even though, due to the geographic distance and fast pace of life, we got in touch from time to time I considered him a good friend of mine. His presence was always there in my heart. I´ll miss him. Defintely. My best wishes to Jean. Germán Groba, Argentina.
D. McGee
October 12, 2011
Para la familia de Daguerre,
Lo siento mucho por la pérdida de su ser querido, Hernan. Que el Dios de Toda Consolación estar con usted durante su tiempo de duelo. Espero que encuentre consuelo en las palabras que se encuentran en Isaías 25:8,9. Por favor, acepte mis más sinceras condolencias.
Jennifer Segarra
October 11, 2011
Hernan, your MTV Miami Comms team and staff will never forget you! We missed you so much when you left but we kept in touch from time to time. We will miss your conversations, your smile, your passion for life and above all YOU! Our sincerest and heartfelt condolences to Jean, Lucas, and Gabriela along with Jean"s and Hernan's extended family. We are not saying goodbye but till we meet again. Love your Comms family: Marimar, Jennifer, Mario, Linda, Vanina, Natasha, Rivelino, Patty, Johannes, Alina, Claudia, Dulce, and Erica
October 9, 2011
Miriam Del Boca y Adolfo Lopez Rouger sentimos profundamente su partida y rezamos para que sus seres queridos encuentren consuelo y sentido sobrenatural a este triste momento.
Guillermo y Ariadna Piuzzi
October 9, 2011
Algunas personas necesitan muy poco tiempo en la tierra para ser merecedores del cielo.
El vacío que ha quedado en la familia y los amigos es enorme. Sólo podemos rezar para que el Señor les de consuelo y para que el recuerdo de la gran persona que Hernán fue los reconforte y anime.
Con todo nuestro respeto y cariño.
Sara Cartwright
October 7, 2011
I met Hernan when we worked together in London 10 years ago. We immediately became firm friends. He was always such a good friend to me - quick to jump to my defence and always checking that everything was good in my world. He was enormously talented at his job and hugely respected as a result. I learned a lot from him professionally. I also learned a great deal from him personally. I loved the way he embraced life with an open, honest heart. When he told me he had met his great love online while he was in London and she was in the US, he was 100% certain that he would marry her. And he did. And so I met the beautiful Jean. He loved her more than words can ever say and the love and happiness she bought to his life was infinite.
As time went by geography separated us but we always kept in touch via email and he was always so happy to hear from me. He loved to hear about all that was happening in my world here in Australia and he LOVED to tell me all about his life with his "amazing" Jean (as he always referred to her) and their beautiful children. I wish time had afforded us the chance to speak more and see one another in person in more recent years.
I will so miss our conversations. I will so miss the name "Hernie" popping up on my computer screen every time he logged in to MSN. I will so miss my friend Hernan - the kindest soul who loved his life and so cherished all in it.
I send Jean all of my love and prayers from Australia. Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am that you have to endure such heartache. Your beautiful babies are forever a testament to the love you both shared and he lives on in both of them. No matter what path you take in this life, Hernan will always be by your side to guide and protect you. His love for you is eternal.
Sara xxxx
robert davidson
October 7, 2011
I only knew Hernie a few short years,that is my great loss. Such a wonderful loving husband to my daughter and a proud, wonderful father to my grandchildren. Vaya con dios mis amigo.
Michelle Hacker
October 7, 2011
I met Hernan when he arrived in Indy to court his lovely Jean. The first thing you would notice was his warm smile or infectious laugh. I watched them grew from two to a family (with a few furry additions). His strength and love have been a rock to Jean throughout their marriage. I'm so grateful we had him in our lives. We miss you.
October 6, 2011
I met Hernan and Jean when they lived in Beaverton and were patients in the dental office where I work. They were patients only a few years before they moved away, but it was during that time that Lucas was born. All of us were so thrilled to hear that they were expecting and they were so proud to bring in the baby when he was born. Hernan was an amazingly proud father and the type of man that you just knew would be the type of father that would teach his young son everthing there was to learn, just so they could be together.
He was the the type of person that even if you knew him for only a short while, he would be someone you would always remember. You could tell he had a heart and a passion for life.
I have a daughter that is exactly 5 days older than Hernan, and my heart is breaking for his family and all of us that knew him.
Jean's life was blessed that she met, fell in love and married this wonderful man.
With my heartfelt sympathy to Jean, Lucas and Gabriela.
Mary Kauppila,
Beaverton, OR
Luca's First Birthday. All my prayers and love to this amazing Family.
Carmen Bonebrake
October 6, 2011
Kellie Raz
October 6, 2011
Hearing this news earlier this week has put a dark cloud over an already cloudy fall week in Portland. A light has definitely gone out in Hernan's unexpected and tragic passing.
As the recruiter that courted Hernan for almost 2 years prior to him joining Nike, he will forever stand out as one of the most endearing, optimistic and engaging people. One of my very favorite candidates. When he walked in a room or was on the other end of the phone, everything felt lighter and more fun.
My heart goes out to the love of his life (who he always referred to in every conversation) his children and entire circle of family and friends.
You're in my prayers, Kellie
Ernie Reid
October 6, 2011
Hernán and I played together at his wedding on Dec. 30th., 2004. I have never met a more fun, or more gifted rummer than Hernie in my whole life, before or since. He was incredibly talented and always joking. I miss you, Hernie, I always will.
Sara Thompson
October 6, 2011
I did not have the opportunity to meet this amazing family but heard so much about them and their battle with cancer during Jean's last pregnancy that I feel part of me did know them. Hold each other close and remember you have an amazing angel looking over you know! GOD BLESS the whole family!
Daniel Del Boca
October 6, 2011
Hernán para muchos o Diego para nosotros, siento que fusite para mi, más que mi sobrino el hermano menor que no tuve. Te recuerdo inquieto, siempre sonriente, siempre dispuesto y como el mayor de los hermanos, de los nietos y los primos, quisiste no permitirte fracasar ni ser segundo en nada que encararas, sino por el contrario buscaste siempre ser el primero. Te transformaste en Modelo. Sin embargo tu sana ambición, no te hizo egoísta sino todo lo contrario, generoso, atento, afectuoso y sobre todas las cosas, especialmente amoroso con la excelente familia que supiste formar, a quienes sin duda abrazamos y queremos como propia y cuidaremos siempre en tu auscencia. Te vamos a extrañar mucho. Daniel y Flia.
Anselmo y Julita Rojo Arauz
October 6, 2011
Nuestras mas sentidas condolencias, rezamos por Hernán y toda su familia.
Y le pedimos a Dios consuelo ante esta tremenda tragedia.
Andrew & Tami Christensen
October 6, 2011
I had the privledge of watching him with Lucas, before Gabi was born, and to say he was an extraordinary father would be a huge understatement. He lived and breathed his family; I remember seeing Lucas's eyes light up when he would see Hernan. It was a sight to behold. Everything I knew of Hernan was nothing short of dedication, commitment and love. His presence, humor, laughter and ambition on this earth will be incredibly missed. Rest in wonderful peace, Hernan.
Nicole Heinecke
October 6, 2011
Hernan was our neighbor, he was such an amazing person,his light will shine forever thru his childrens eyes.you will be greatly missed.....
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