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Dominique SERRANO Obituary

Beloved Husband, Father, Son and Brother Age 38, of Eagan. Passed away on April 26th, 2013. Preceded in death by father, Felix; and grandparents, Primo and Lupe. Survived by wife, Lisa; children, Rowan and Christian; mother, Debra Healy; siblings, Felicia and Gabriel; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday, May 1st at OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, 401 Concord Street at Hwy 52, St. Paul. Visitation 4-8 PM Tuesday at KLECATSKY & SONS WEST CHAPEL, 1051 So. Robert St., WSP (651-457-6200). Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.



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Published by Pioneer Press on Apr. 28, 2013.

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Lisa Serrano

April 22, 2025

You are dearly missed.

Debi HEALY

April 24, 2023

Remembering you and all the good times we shared. I´ve always loved you more than anyone else could. I brought you into this world and no one can say that but me. R.I.P. MY SON

Tiffany Johnson

April 23, 2021

Tiffany Johnson

April 23, 2021

Tiffany Johnson

April 23, 2021

LOVED AND MISSED!!

letie Lascano

April 22, 2021

Still missing you brother in law

Lisa Serrano

April 28, 2020

I LOVE YOU ❤

Lisa Serrano

April 28, 2020

I love you! ❤

LISA SERRANO

April 26, 2020

This... ❤

Debi Healy

April 25, 2020

I miss you more than words can express! 7 years ago I lost you, my first born son. I relive all of our experiences together every year at this time. Your first words, steps, first day of school, soccer, track, football, the army. You really had so much to give the world and I will always remember you and the day I gave birth to you.

LISA. SERRANO

April 23, 2020

I can't believe it's been 7 yrs already. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you, us and the moment we shared together. I love you forever ❤

Debi Healy

August 27, 2019

Happy Heavenly Birthday my son

Lisa Serrano

May 27, 2019

I hope you enjoyed our visit today as much as I did.
I love you Cello always always ! ❤

❤❤❤ For you in heaven ❤❤❤

Lisa Serrano

May 16, 2019

Graduation day! All you asked of him was to graduate and he did. 4 months early

Lisa Serrano

May 16, 2019

Cello I miss these good old days and still talk about good times with Billee jo. I miss you and thought so much about you on mother's day

Debi Mom

May 13, 2019

LISA SERRANO

May 2, 2019

I light a candle in your memory.
We have so many leaving to soon, and i just hope that you are there to recieve them into their new life. You show them the way Cello with this candle I have lit up for you. ❤

Missing you ❤

LISA SERRANO

May 2, 2019

Good times d

Lisa Serrano

May 2, 2019

I think of you every single day! You are truly missed by your son Christian and myself. Life has it's moments where we feel helpless. However, we push through because that is what I know you'd want us to do.
We miss you everyday that passes by. We will forever keep your memory alive Cello ❤

Lainie Kelley

September 12, 2017

Please take of our baby girl on the other side, I pray with every essence of my being that you are together and both at peace. See you soon, however not too soon for I have to live for my other babies and to honor the memory of the ones I love who have passed.

Mom

September 2, 2017

Cello, your daughter has come to see you. She missed you so much and loved you dearly. Wrap your angel wings around your child and never let go.

Mom

August 26, 2017

Thinking of you so much today! Tomorrow you would have been 43. I brought you into this world that long ago and we share something noone else can. Blood!!! Love you my angel!!

Mom

August 25, 2016

Thinking of you today son. On the 27th it will be 42 years ago that I went to the hospital to bring you into this world. I love and miss you. R.I.P.

Debra Healy

April 26, 2016

Today 3 years ago I lost you, my first born child. I keep reading that last text you sent me the week before you left us. I love you son. RIP Cello.
Love, mom

April 23, 2016

Lainie Kelley

March 15, 2016

Thinking of you today- please watch over our girl.. She needs a guardian angel Papa..

Mom.,,,,Debi Healy

December 24, 2015

Merry Christmas Cello. Another Christmas without you makes me sad. I love you and think of you so much. Hugs and kisses, Mom

Lisa Serrano

December 23, 2015

Missing you always..❤ I love you

Debi Healy, Mom

August 27, 2015

Happy Birthday Cello. I miss you so much and I read your text every day that you wrote me 9 days before you died, telling me you loved me very much. I feel you with me so often lately but I still miss you. R.I.P. son. Until we meet again.

Lisa Serrano

July 17, 2015

Thinking of you as my life changes... it's been a journey. I love you and miss you so very much.
Blowing kisses to Heaven for you always.

June 17, 2015

Thinking of you... I miss you so much! I'm still so lost without you. I just don't know anymore.... I Love you wishing you were here. XOXO

Lisa Serrano

April 28, 2015

My husband, My love... not a day goes by that I don't shead tears for you... I love you so much and miss you like no other... I know your here with me I can feel it! Blowing kisses to Heaven for you always always... I love you baby...

Debi Healy

April 26, 2015

Son, you are missed and loved by so many. So many kind and positive things were said about you today. I feel you near me and know you are safe and at peace. Until we meet again. Love you son.

Letie Lascano

April 26, 2015

Dearest brother in law... You are still in our thoughts daily.. I hang your hard hat in my garage and fly the kite with Luca that you and my sis bought him. I know u visit Luca cause he makes it known . U are still deeply missed, I know your enjoying the beautiful surroundings your in. Guide us all as we still need your presence. Hugs all the way to heaven for you.

Debi Healy

March 8, 2015

I'm looking at texts you sent me this time 2 years ago. Neither of us knew those would be our last texts. We had so many things to do together and I miss you so much. Put your angel wings around your sister and your daughter. They miss you so much too.

your sister

December 22, 2014

Thinking of you...

Lisa Serrano

December 22, 2014

Thinking of you always.
It seems harder to handle during the holidays, the fact that your not here. I miss you Cello... I blow kisses to heaven always always to you !
Merry Christmas my love ... xoxo

Debra Healy

December 18, 2014

Christmas is coming soon and you are missed so much. I love you and hope you are watching over your daughter. You are always in my thoughts. Merry Christmas son.

Lisa Serrano

August 26, 2014

I know your not here physically but I feel you with me in spirit. I dream about you often and when I do I never want to wake up.?? I miss you dearly with all my heart. I love you Cello, you will always be with me every single day of my life in memory and in spirit ... Happy Birthday my Love ??

Michael Elaire

August 23, 2014

Commo Serano, cheers my friend... You were a beast in Korea and My best friend from down the street at Bragg... I always think of you bud and share the good times... Sorry I missed your birthday, but I made sure to wish your little girl the best...

dayna flemmons

August 21, 2014

Cello I can't believe YOUR gone.. you were such a great person.. u took my daughter to Wisconsin dell's 10 years ago and to this day she has not forgotten... rip my wonderful friend... love u always....

Debi Healy

August 9, 2014

I'm coming to spend your birthday with you my son! Missing you.

July 18, 2014

Missing you dearly ...
I love you!

Debi Healy

June 11, 2014

Been thinking about you alot lately, son. Love you. Shine down on your brother and sister and know I'm thinking peaceful thoughts of you.

Pauline ONeill

December 15, 2013

Dominique, the holidays are coming once again & you're not here with your family & friends, where you should be. I know everyone thinks of you everyday, Rest In Peace Doninique, you're in a better place then we are.

Debi Healy

December 14, 2013

Holidays are so tough and knowing you are gone is even harder for all of your family. We all miss you and know you have to be in a better place than you were on earth. Me, your brother and sister miss you more than words can express. Love, mom

Pauline O'Neill

November 27, 2013

Happy birthday Cello, you are missed by so many loved ones. We all know that you're in a better place & at peace.

November 24, 2013

Cello
we have been through a lot together. I could always count on you when no one else was around. you will always be family to me. you are finally free for real. my prayers are with your family...until we meet again -John Norusis

Debi Healy

August 28, 2013

Cello. We sent up balloons to you with messages and birthday wishes. I know you are in a much more peaceful place right now right next to your dad. I feel you near me daily and your brother does too. Love you my son.

Pauline ONeill

August 28, 2013

Rest In Peace Dominique, you're in our Lord's world now. Pauline O'Neill

Lisa Serrano

August 27, 2013

I love you Cello !!!

Your Wife Serrano

August 27, 2013

Today is your Birthday .. I wish you were here ! I miss you so much... My heart will always be with you my dear ... I love you always always ... ?

Debi Healy

July 8, 2013

I miss you son. I know you are with me daily and will be always.

Mrs. Serrano

July 7, 2013

Missing you dearly ...
Me ases tanta falta ! Mi querido
Esposo . ??

Cheryl Ruckmar Colbert

June 20, 2013

Deb & family,
So sad and shocked to find out about this tremendous loss. I am so very sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Justin

June 20, 2013

I'm very sorry to learn that we've lost Dominique. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. He was my roommate at Ft. Bragg.
-Justin J.

Your Wife

May 13, 2013

Today was super hard not having you here ... I miss you dearly?

Tiffany Johnson

May 8, 2013

I am really sorry to hear about Cello. I went to school with him. I remember him as great athlete. I was on high school danceline. I was also in the US military. My feelings as woman veteran. CELLO is/was too cute to have died. God is not fair. xoxox to your family. Tiffany MAE Johnson

Pauline ONeill

May 5, 2013

Hi Lisa,

We don't know each other, but my name is Pauline O'Neill & I want you to know how sorry I am for your loss. Cello was a great guy, and a good father. I met him when he & my neice Lainie were together. He was so young. I'm praying for him everyday.

May 4, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I grew up right across the street from Cello and his family, fond memories.

Mari Jaehnert

Danny Hunt

May 4, 2013

I cant believe your gone. This is one of those moments in life that seems like a dream, Serrano's family.... Debbie gabs Felicia Phelix you treated me like family.You guys I'm so deeoly deeply sorry for your loss. Cello it was such an honer to be your lifelong friend since We were 3 or 4 yrs old. I will miss you my dearest old friend. God bless R.I.P.
Danny Hunt

Patty

May 2, 2013

Cello I pray that your spirit will help guide and heal your loved ones here on earth. So many of us are trying to deal with a broken heart from losing you.

Your Wife .. L Serrano

May 2, 2013

Yesterday was the hardest day I've ever had to endure. But I know your here with me baby holding my hand ... I love you baby !

Monda Goette

May 1, 2013

Cello, my old neighborhood friend; growing up just a few blocks away, and fellow track teammate in high school. I can still vividly remember you doing a breakdance routine with 2 other classmates (Dustin and Andy) at the Lincoln Elementary School Talent Show back in the day. You are gone too soon, my friend! To Cello's family and dearest friends near and far - prayers for strength and healing during this difficult loss.

Debi Fleischauer

May 1, 2013

I pray for all of you four guidance through this tough journey. Debbie...I worked with you eons ago at Antonio's. You drove me in labor to the hospital. I sent hugs upon hugs to all of you

jeanie

May 1, 2013

My prayers are with Dominique's family. I am so sorry about your loss.

Steven Mahoney

May 1, 2013

I am sending my thoughts and prayers to Cello's family. He was a good friend and I will miss him.

Lorena (Lopez) Ruiz

May 1, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to Lisa and all of the Serrano family. I am very sorry for your loss.

Carol Labore

April 30, 2013

Cello I will always remember you as the very protective brother of Felicia.... Always watching over her and keeping her safe Rest in Peace dear Cello.....

Linda Butwinick

April 30, 2013

Cello, You were a gentle soul & you'll always have a place in my heart.
Rowan's Grandmother

ianayah cody

April 30, 2013

dear uncle , i love you so much ! i cant believe your gone .. just before you left you were at my house eating with us and laughing . i miss you alot & you will never be forgotten ! .. R.I.P uncle . ~ Your Niece Ianayah <3

Chuck Janotay

April 30, 2013

Trust in the Divine Mercy of Jesus Christ.

Michael Elaire

April 30, 2013

Too soon and way too long since we've kicked it... Up with the Airborne, fly high friend... you will be missed...

Candy Lascano

April 29, 2013

I'm already in tears trying to write this. To my brother in law Cello, I had and have alot of love for you. Its still surreal to think that you are gone. It breaks my heart. Sister, you are in my thoughts and prayers along with the entire Serrano family. I'm gonna miss you bro:(

April 29, 2013

We are so sorry for your pain and sadness. I have special memories of his kind heart and gentle smile. The world has lost a very special guy.
S.jackson-- So. St. Paul, Mn

Paul Serrano

April 29, 2013

I know you're going to watch over the entire family & keep us safe. I'll never forget you Cello, until we meet again...

Lisa Serrano

April 29, 2013

I feel you all around me ... I love you so much ! Always and forever your Wife ..
Lisa

Amy & Eddie Chenail. & Goldspring

April 29, 2013

To Lisa and the Serrano family, Please know that our thoughts are with you. We are so sorry for your loss. We have known Cello for many years and though it has been a few years since we have seen either of you, we have always cared for both of you, and hoped that you would find that "good life". We are both very saddened by his passing. Lisa ; you , Christian, and Rowan will be in our thoughts.

Crystal Nanez

April 29, 2013

Thinking of you ?

Mom

April 29, 2013

Cello, I'm so happy we shared such good times before you had to leave us.It's so hard to think we can't continue to laugh and share those precious moments anymore like we have been. Your brother and sister will miss you terribly. They really need you as I do but we know you are always going to be with us in spirit. We will see you someday again so keep those arms open for my big hug. I love you so much.

LaManna's

April 29, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Gabe, Izabella and Serrano family during this difficult time.
LaManna's

Rita Lascano

April 29, 2013

My sincerest condolences to my cousin Lisa and the Serrano family. May God console your hearts during this great loss.

ianayah cody

April 29, 2013

dear uncle, i love you so much.. you were very nice and loving. im so sad you had to go. but your in a good place now & god needed his angel home ?~ . i will never forget you uncle rest in peace ! i love you ? ~sincerely your neice Ianayah

Shelly Ducklow

April 29, 2013

Cello was always a great friend. I ran track and cross-country with Cello for years and always remember his style. He was such a competitor and a rebel, there was no one like him. Rest in peace Cello, my thoughts are with your family.

Darlene (Tess) LaBelle-Manzanares

April 29, 2013

Lisa,
I am so sorry for your loss, words cannot express what you are going through, God Bless you and your family at this time. Love you guys always!

Carol Labore

April 29, 2013

Cello I will always remember you as the very protective brother to Felicia. I once did the Heimlich on you when you choked on a piece of hard candy....... You immediately said, you probably shouldn't give my sister any of that! Rest peacefully ......

Jessica Ohlhauser

April 28, 2013

Cello was a wonderful man and an all around great person to know. Thoughts and prayers to everyone who knew him!

Rowan Serrano

April 28, 2013

Dad, I hope your in a better place. I love you so, so much I don't know life without you. Itll be so hard getting used to. Just know you are in my thoughts everyday and will forever hold a place in my heart RIP papa.

The Kvilhaug's

April 28, 2013

Sorry for your loss Gabs, our hearts go out to the Serrano family. May he rest in peace.

Pauline ONeill

April 28, 2013

I knew Dominique (Cello) for a brief time when he & my neice Lainie were dating. His daughter Rowan is my great niece, my heart & love goes out to her as well as to the Serrano family. Rest In Peace Dominique (Cello), you're an angel now.
From Pauline ONeill
(Lainie's Aunt)

Rowan Serrano

April 28, 2013

Dad, I hope your in a better place. I love you so, so much I don't know life without you. Itll be so hard getting used to. Just know you are in my thoughts everyday and will forever hold a place in my heart RIP papa.

Uncle Bruce

April 28, 2013

May God's love embrace Cello and strengthen his mom, sister, brother, wife, and children.

Wendy Hernandez

April 28, 2013

Lisa que Dios les de la fuerza y la paz en sus corazones en estos momentos tan dificiles para ustedes.

Jessica Estrada

April 28, 2013

Our deepest Condolences and Prayers to the Serrano Family. He is one of God's angels now. Stay strong Lisa, you and your family are in our hearts.

Traci Berneche

April 28, 2013

Words cannot begin to describe what your going through Lisa ..this I'm sure of! I am so very sorry. I hope you can find some comfort in knowing you will see him again one day. Love you guys.

Ken Rustay

April 28, 2013

In the name of love Lisa I watched you and Cello when they came home from taking Christian to work with him and listening to Christian tell everyone all about what he worked on and learned and how proud you both were of him, as he talked your smiles got bigger. you and Christian are part of our family for ever love is the same a blood your you guys are stuck with us forever. if you need anything I and the family will be their
Kenny

cheisrian Lascano Serrano

April 28, 2013

In Remember of my dad! He was the best dad ever! And spent time with me His laugh Makes me smile and his laugh gets me! R I P Dad! I love you. Ill always remember you <3

Patty Hillegas

April 28, 2013

Cello, via con dios y hasta luego! RIP! You will be GREATLY missed! Love you!

letie graddy

April 28, 2013

My dearest brother in law Chello, I'm so sad that your gone but I'm going to continue to be happy, because i know you will no longer suffer. Thank you forfor everything you did, and just know that I'm here for my sister and Christian, they will never be alone. You will be dearly missed.

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