Braeden was born January 29, 1999 in Galveston, TX. He is fourth of five children, being the oldest of him and Bre’Anne, to Richard and Cindy Hardwick.
He had just met a huge milestone in his life when he graduated from Permian High School on May 25, 2018. He was known as our miracle from god. We were blessed to have for 19 wonderful years. His little quirkiness seemed to make everyone smile. He has fought many battles but overcome most all them. But god saw he was getting tired so he chose the brightest Angel to take home.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Eddie and Donna Newton, Imaree and Ronald Hardwick. His great aunt Linda Jones.
He is survived by his parents Richard and Cindy Hardwick of Odessa, TX. His brothers Brandon and wife Bobbi Jo, Brian and wife Valerie, Sisters Brooke and twin sister Bre’ Anne all of Odessa, TX.
He is also survived by his nephews, Joe Garcia, Caydon Hardwick and Braxton Hardwick, His princess niece Nova Hardwick and his little buddy Kasen Newton. His aunts and uncles’ Dennis Newton (Tracy), Rhonda Stanton (Clyde), Rena Black (Terry), Great uncle Stan Jones, all of Odessa, TX. Great Aunt Faye Gray of Austin, TX.
His special nurses Alicia Mordente, Carla Berry and Mary Carnes. His special aunt Vicki Stumberg and teacher Mandy Koiner. We had a very special grandma Jolene Lunsford.
A special thank you to all his teachers, aids, bus drivers and their aids.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
“Those we love don’t go away
They work beside us everyday.
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved and missed and very dear.”
Pallbearers: Omar Fierro, Mikal Newton, Caleb Jones, Isaac Jones,
Ryan Hardwick, Shawn Black.
Thank you to all the Doctors, Nurses and respiratory care, who took such good care of Braeden in ICU 4, ICU 2, at Medical Center Hospital. We love you all.
Visitation will be from 6-8pm on Tuesday June 12, 2018 at Frank Wilson Chapel. Services will be held at 10 am on Wednesday June 13, 2018 at Frank Wilson Chapel Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Bryon Jones officiating.
