Victor Anthony Hernaiz
11/27/1952 – 07/28/2008
55, of Clearwater, FL died Monday night, July 28, 2008 at home.
Victor is survived by his loving wife Erica Hernaiz, his stepdaughter Reana Hinkal, his son Darshan Hernaiz, his parents Roberto and Victoria Hernaiz, his brothers Robert and Maurice, his sister-in-law Victoria Hernaiz, his niece Alicia Rene, and all his loving family and friends who will always love and miss him dearly.
Victor Hernaiz was a native of New York City and moved to Florida in 1995 where he made his residency in the St. Pete/Clearwater area. He served in the US Navy from 1970 till 1971, as an aviation mechanic. Victor’s move to Florida brought about many changes to his life that allowed him to experience the joy of giving and by sharing his personal growth as a compassionate individual who gave of himself to all who came to know him as a loving friend, brother, father, uncle, and husband.
Victor’s passion to help others was fulfilled when he became an ordained minister. He was a successful teacher in both the M.C.L.A and Phlebotomy field for the Ultimate Medical Academy and the Technical Insitute of Tampa, and was the regional phlebotomist for the Pinellas and Pasco counties.
Victor spent many years in New York studying and performing music with some of New York’s well know muscians from sax player Jackie McClean, pianist Valerie Capers, bassists John Robinson, and Ed Law. Some of his musical perfomances also include Off-Broadway shows and radio and television. Victor enjoyed entertaining both friends and family with singing and his classic stand up comedy routines. Victor also loved to dance, especially, the Salsa.
He will be definitely missed. He had a huge group of friends, from teachers, musicians, ministers, patients, students, and of course, family and friends.
Victor, You, my love, will always be in my heart.
I Love You Papi!
I Love You Papi. You will truly be missed! I will always remember our Wedding Day.
Oh Victor, from the day I hired you as my phlebotomy instructor, you became one of my best friends. And then we were so fortunate to hire Lisa as our other third. We became the “3-Musketeers” planning, plotting and executing our antics.
you know what I’m talking about: LOL},I will never forget all of our talks and miles we walked around the building. All of you wonderful insights to my dilemmas, all of your encouragements and of course you fine smile. It was such a pleasure knowing you. I thank God for the day you walked into my life. I will never forget you buddy. You will be in my heart forever. I will stay in touch with Erica, she will be fine. You chose a wonderful wife. So my dear friend, Rest in Peace, and remember you will be so missed. But we will keep you in our hearts forever and probaly talk to you as always in our hearts. So listen for us..
Always, your other third,
Teresa and Brett
We are very sorry you didn’t have more time to share together.
Love,
Mom and Dad
You made my sister very happy and you were a very special person to my niece. I am forever grateful for these things. I am sorry that there could not have been even more good times for you to share with them. Rest in Peace Victor.
With Love,
Celeste
The White Chariot
During your journey on your flight home, White wings will carry you and you will be flown,
To the pearly gates of heaven, where they will usher you in,
To the feet of your lord, your saviour, and your friend. He will hold you in his arms and the angels will song.
As another one of his children is delivered by white wings.
Even though it hasn’t been long, Since the day that you’ve been gone. People tell me, “time will heal…” But not having you here seems so unreal. I feel like I’m living in a dream..Then reality hits….and I want to scream: You are my baby, my first husband-my love…and with your short life, I know I wasn;t done…with teaching, and loving and caring that’s true, And all o0f life’s treasures I wanted for you. I keep thinking what would I do, If I had another moment to say I love you. How would I fill that moment I long of, Except with words conveying my love. I can’t be thankful for what I have not-But do try and be thankful for all I got. The time with you so short and sweet, You always were “papa’s special treat” Lord- my strength is ebbing from yesterday, Please fill my cup of strength for this day. Show me the stairway that I have to climb. Lord…for my sake…Teach me to take…One day at a time…
I’ll miss your smile and your big heart. I’ll miss your songs and the love you shared with everyone. God gives only special Angels wings!!
My son, Victor, I will miss the times we’ve shared, the laughters we’ve and the moments that mattered most between us. You have given me the kind of joy only a parent can treasure. I will forever miss you my son and love you with all my heart. Love you always, Pop.
There are no words that can convey what I feel at this moment and time. The most important thing for me will always be what I was able to experience, learn and share with you. Our past, has helped us both grow towards a rewarding and promising future, even when changes were right around the corner. Your laugh, your joy, your anger, your wise words, your humor and quidance has allowed me to appreciate my life even more. You are my little Bro., but within my heart you are a giant soul who has connected with so many people through the generousity of your heart. We are all truly blessed to have had you in all our lives. I will forever miss you my precious brother, and I will always hold the memory of you in both my heart and soul. I LOVE YOU… Bobby
You have gone, you’ve left me, why did you go away? I’ve tried to figure out what I could’ve done that day, But nothing can change destiny, no one is to blame. And this so called life I’m living will never be the same. So many things unsaid and things I didn’t do. But as long as I have memory I will remember you. I love you honey….love Mija
everyone you know will miss you and so will i. you have made my mom so happy. and sometimes i cant think of what to say. i just want to say goodbye. :-
From the very first time you sang at Rockwell’s, you were a “Hero” to many. As you had a special song in your heart for everyone, there was always that special message you left. That was so long ago yet it seems just like yesterday. Your million dollar smile, your sultry voice and your heart of gold with wisdom will be missed. Know that you were truley “LOVED” my friend. Now, you can sing with the Angels, because you are in the arms of the Angels. Your job here on earth is done. Goodbye our ole friend. We love you. DRKRM
Erica,
I send you my love and deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you.
Good bye my friend, It’s been 11 years since we met. Part of you is buried where we met. All these years we never said good bye , just see you later. I will always be greatful that we were able to say goodbye before you actually left. I have to move on now. I’ll never forget you. As I promised, I will be the best Godmother to the boys that I know how to be. I will pass on that you only want the best for them in this life. For them to take good care of themselves and to help others whenever possible. And that living with anger is not a good thing. Thanks for all the laughs, dinners and movies. It was exciting dreaming with you. God had other plans. Thank you, I’m sorry and I forgive you. I can only hope that your resting now.
Bye Vic
victor we shared many talks esp before you left,many passions and many dreams and one of them was that when you left you would be remembered,you wanted to be an impact on everyone you met well you succeeded,your passing hurts but I take great peace in knowing you dont hurt anymore. You can take great pride in knowing that even though you are gone you are still teaching me things. Ill miss you dearly but i rest in knowing that we had you for our time and laughter and good times and now it is time for you to return to those you have missed dearly and be with them. Now it is time for you to rest. Ill always love you im just glad we got our peace before you left rest dearly victor
erica my prayers are with you and your family,i am so sorry for your loss.
vicki
from slingo
erica my prayers are with you and your family,i am so sorry for your loss.
vicki
from slingo
Erica ,
sweetie I am so sorry about your loss , I just lost my father and my daughter last year and know the pain of loss and how people say with time it heals , I can say it does heal but just know we all care and my prayers are with you Im am so sorry dear
THANKS FOR THE DANCE.
hey you have been gone for a few weeks now but seems like you are still around,,,when low somthing you would say or do pops in my head,,,we talked so many times of why the decisions you were making were being made butI couldnt understand and now I am beginning to. The things we discussed I am doing as best I can to carry out and all you wanted for me is happening,,that is a comfort to me,,,you were right…once again,,Now you can watch the aftermath of what you wanted,,,honestly seems like you are here still. You said to me you were going to go back to God and you have,because as you told me you sacraficed all for what you wanted,,,and now I see you did. “just once” I would love to hear that voice sing…youll be thought of and missed”always and forever”…you were always my “hero”…you always said “ill be good to you” and before you left..you “recovered your soul”.”Nobody” has had a bigger impact on my life than you and your wisdom and our talks and yes everything you did and said “feels so right”..when songs come up I still see you singing them and being the ham you loved to be performig them,,memories,,never go away,,,they bring joy and smiles,,,
THANK YOU…I asked 2 years ago that I wanted to understand why you had to do some of the things you did,,you always said “because it was your job”….all we discused have been completed and you were right making people smile and seeing them happy “is worth it”…you said you were so sorry last time we talked and I forgave you ,,,now I ask your forgiveness ,,,Love You,,and thanks for the smiles
thanks
i finally visited you for the first time last week,,,i couldnt before,,tried but couldnt,,,patty is everything u said she was and thanks for having her and i meet,,,i sat with you last week and looked around and thought how ironic you are somewhere you always talked about,,,the grounds you loved and were proud to work on,,,i thought of the fishing we did and the park we took the boys to play on,,,the talks we had come to me everyday and that makes me grow more i always loved you for who you were and still do,,,nothing could or has changed that,, and thank you for the wisdom and the talks we shared and of the life we had..and for preparing me for destiny as you claimed,,,you knew what you were doing,,,,miss and love you,,,midget
i still miss you, and i think about you
Papi, I still have all our pics up and your urn. I kiss u everyday I’m sure u know. I went to the grave 3 months after u passed and on your B-day. I miss u dearly. Your loving wife. Mija
I remember Vic from boot camp January. 1970, Great Lakes. He was a good friend and he kept me out of trouble.
Well I am having a tough time today. .I married the man of my dreams on July 3rd 2008…we spent 5 great years together tho before he passed..so today I will reminising about our wedding day and how happy we both were! I love u forever.. never stop thinking about u and still miss u everyday! Happy Anniversary Victor! Xoxoxo
I miss u everyday my dearest uncle. I will always be your “geek” as u called me. I miss your jokes everyday. I love you forever!
Miss you still more than you know….not a day go by that you are not in my thoughts….miss our talks and your laugh and smile….still look at all your thingsI have from you and think of you…one thing you always feared was being forgotten about when you are gone…never happen….saw Joni and David from karaoke yesterday….shared alot of our memories we had…we all laughed….love the dreams you are still in when I sleep….miss you so much…love you always and still…Ronna
miss you so much it hurts…thank you for coming and visiting me in my dreams and reassuring me you will always be there for me…but you left because you had to because a selfish person would not ever give peace….Darshan visited me several times after you passed and beleive it or not helped,,,out of mouths of babes…my dad did what he did to protect you…ill never forget those words he said as we took a walk to mcdonalds……gives me comfort remembering his words you spole to him….thank you
Hey…. Ive never done this before, but as your son I just wanted to say Im making a name for myself and have a good career choice and even though you made bad choices in life I love you and I hope im making you proud and showing you that you did something good before you passed.