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BRIAN HERNANDEZ Obituary
Brian was born on April 26, 1990, at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. He grew up in Burlington where he was a Boy Scout and played soccer and baseball.
Brian graduated from Burlington-Edison High School in 2008, where he excelled in the DECA program, competing in national competitions. He had recently completed his Associate of Arts Degree at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham and planned to attend Central Washington University to pursue a degree in business.
Brian enjoyed music, video games, target practice and fishing. Most of all, he loved spending time with his friends and family.
Brian was a kind and gentle man. He was a friend to all and always saw the best in people. He was quick with a smile and a hug and always rooted for the underdog.
Brian was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mercedes and Morris Hernandez and his uncle, Mike Hernandez.
He is survived by his mother, Barb Dahlstedt of Burlington; father, Jim Hernandez and fiancée Gale Jensen of La Conner; brother, Travis Hernandez of Burlington; step-sisters, Elizabeth and Katherine Jensen of La Conner; grandparents, Pat and Norm Dahlstedt of Burlington; aunts and uncles Gary and Kate Dahlstedt, Ken and Flo Dahlstedt, Morris and Val Hernandez, Ron and Cheryl Hernandez, Jerry and Annie Hernandez, Tony and Margie Hernandez, Ken and Belinda Torseth, Lionel and Samantha Hernandez, Mike and Anita Roozen and Susan Hernandez; and numerous cousins and friends.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Burlington Lutheran Church, 134 E. Victoria. Burial will follow at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
A celebration of Brian's life will follow at the Swinomish Yacht Club in La Conner.
Memorials may be made to the Burlington-Edison Education and Alumni Foundation, P.O. Box 350, Burlington, WA, 98233, to support a scholarship in Brian's memory.
You may offer your condolences to Brian's family and also share memories online at www.kernfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Kern Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.
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Memories and Condolences
for BRIAN HERNANDEZ
Teresa Chambers
October 8, 2011
My dearest Brian,
It seems as if too many people are leaving this world too soon. There is not one memory of you that is negative: always with a big smile on your face and a warm embrace ready for anyone who would take it. I'll never forget my Junior year (Travis' Senior, your Sophomore) where I was at your house nearly everyday - from that point on, you always called me "sis" and it warmed my heart. Never have I met someone as quick to love as you, my friend. You have such a kind soul, and I am sure you will win all the ladies over up there.
Until we meet again, take it easy, and watch out for your brother.
Lindsey Croley
September 29, 2011
Missing you every day Brian! Me and Nicole are coming to see you tomorrow and bring you flowers! We loves you lots, and you will always live with everyone who knew you! You are truly an amazing person hun! Love you dearly! God Bless you and your whole family! xoxoxo
Sandy Clark
September 29, 2011
Jimmy and Barb just wanted to say how sorry Iam to hear about your son, so very hard to lose a childyou are in my thoughts and prayers Love to you both Sandy[Hernandez] Clark
September 27, 2011
Brian left this world far too young , he would have continued to be the amazing person he already was. Praying your memories of Brian will fill your heart with warmth & know that he loved his family more than anything in the world. To his dad, mom, brother and rest of his family- You are in my prayers.
Biringer Family
September 27, 2011
so very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jan and Bob Rubino
September 27, 2011
Dear Barb, Travis, Jim, Pat, Norm and all family,
We were so very sorry to learn of this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through these difficult days.
Terry Payne
September 26, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers, the Payne Family
September 26, 2011
Jim, Barb & Travis. Words cannot express how sorry we are. Brian was always considered one of "our boys". He was truly a wonderful individual and we feel priviledged to have known him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Doug, Laura, Ashley & Eric Henderson
Ken and Lori McLeod
September 26, 2011
Travis, Barb, Jim, Dahlstedt and Hernandez families - keeping you in our prayers during this difficult time. We are so sorry for the loss of Brian. He will be missed by many as he was loved by all.
Take care,
Shawn
September 26, 2011
Barb,
I am so sorry to hear about this. Words truly cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. When we worked together I remember you sharing many stories about Brian and your eyes would light up. Remember the good stories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Shawn
Tammy Pinneke
September 26, 2011
Dear Barb, Jim & the entire Hernandez family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I know the pain you are feeling, and wish I could some how ease your suffering. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers every day. Randall & Travis remember Brian fondly. He will be forever missed, but never forgotten.
Deja Molina
September 26, 2011
Brian I wouldn't see you very often but when I did, we would talk about everything and anything for who knows how long. You always knew how to make me laugh by just being yourself. I'm sorry that everything was cut so short, you were an amazing person. You always seemed to be the life of the party, and that's why people loved you. You will truly be missed. I'm not going to say goodbye, because I know I'll be seeing you again. We miss you Brian!
Tom McLeod
September 26, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you. My deepest sympathies.
Sherrie Koenig-Ludwig
September 26, 2011
Barb, Jimmy,Travis and Family,
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you at this time. May you find comfort in knowing he has been taken to a better place.
Lindsey Croley
September 26, 2011
I've known Brian since my eighth grade year and he has always been a great person to have around. He's help talk me through a lot and always knew how to bring a smile to my face, even in the worst of situations.. He truly was an amazing person from the inside out and always knew just what to say to get someone to laugh. He never once was disrespectful or out to hurt anyone. His heart was as kind as could be and I'm going to miss him dearly. My prayers go out to his family! This kid is going to be missed from so many different people and it's not fair that it happened to someone so loving and caring as Brian! We all love you Brian, even your cute little Button! (My daughter June Marie Hendricks) You will always be in our thoughts and prayers! A day will not pass where we won't think about you! Until we see you again, God Bless and may you watch over all of us! Love you FB! Love Always Lindsey Leigh-Anne Croley! <3
Katie Hildebrand
September 26, 2011
Barb and family,...I am so very sorry for your loss. Words cannot express my sadness for you.
Jessica Archer
September 26, 2011
RIP Brian. You will always be in my heart. I'll never forget you. We went to school since kindergarten an you have always been there for anyone. You always knew how to make someone smile even when they didnt want to. You are truly an amazing person an ill love you forever.
To Brian's Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. He's an amazing individual an my prayers an thoughts go out to all of you. Brian is in a better place now, an he is watching over all of us. He would not want us to dwell on the great loss, so lets celebrate what a great individual he was an keep our head an hearts high for Brian.
Love & Miss you forever and ever FB! <3
Dwayne Deaver
September 25, 2011
Jimmy Hernandez and family, our prayers are with you and your family.
nick
September 25, 2011
RIP Brian Hernandez. one of the few truly noble people ive ever met
Lynn & Frank Handy
September 24, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. So difficult for sure. He sounds like a great person, clearly he touched many. Hang in there the best you can, and I will send prayers your way. Call for anything you need, we will keep you in our thoughts. Lynn & Frank Handy
Anita Roozen
September 24, 2011
The Hernandez family will miss our nephew greatly, he was a wonderful kid that always brought us such laughter..
but most important to me is you always stood up and walked to me and welcomed me with a warm big hug..Auntie loves you so very much...
Auntie Anita
A Jean Youngren
September 24, 2011
Barb, Jim, Travis and all Brian's family, please accept my deepest sympathies. If any of you would like to have someone listen, sit with you or share a hug, let me know. I'm sending positive thoughts and encouragement to all of you. Sincerely
September 24, 2011
Dear Jimmy & Hernandez family receive our heart felt condolence .
Richard&Marge Todd
September 24, 2011
Hernandez Family, We are so very sorry to hear about Brian. You are in our thought and prayers.With Sympathy Richard and Marge Todd
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