San Antonio, TX — The community gathered this week to honor the life of 6-year-old Axel Aurelio Hernandez, who tragically passed away on his birthday last month.
Axel had been playing happily on his brand-new toy car in the driveway when an accident claimed his life. His family says that despite the heartbreak, they wanted to celebrate his memory in a way that reflected his joyful spirit.
During the Patron Saint ceremony, relatives shared touching stories about the little boy who, as they put it, “lit up every room he walked into.”
“We miss him every day,” one family member said softly. “But we are grateful to everyone who prayed for us and supported us through the hardest moment of our lives.”
The family expressed their deep thanks to those who donated, sent flowers, and stood by them during this painful time.
For many in attendance, the ceremony was not just a farewell — it was a reminder of the light Axel brought into the world, and the love that continues to surround him.