Andres Hernandez-Figueroa

after having suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm. His family and friends are shocked and deeply

saddened by this sudden and unexpected loss.

He was born in Michoacan, Mexico, on August 24th, 1997. Andres was raised in Merced,

California, and graduated from Merced High School in 2015.

Andres moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to attend Cardinal Stritch University and graduated

Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design in 2019. After

graduating, he became an art specialist at the Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish

Community Center of Milwaukee.

Andres was an active community member both in Merced and Milwaukee. During his time at

Merced High School, Andres was a dedicated member of the football team and track team. He

was a devoted member of the Sacred Heart Church youth group, during which he participated in

a number of church plays, activities, and projects.

During his time in Cardinal Stritch, Andres was awarded an athletic scholarship and joined the

track team. He participated in a number of school plays and completed a senior art project.

Andres was a young working artist who was eager to learn, spread kindness, and encourage

creativity wherever he went. He was a kind soul, a brilliant artist, an incredible teacher, a trusting

friend, and he left his mark on the world at a young age. He filled every room with a bright smile

and joyful laugh.

He is survived by his parents Andres Hernandez and Carmela Figueroa, his brother Alexis

Hernandez-Figueroa, and his sister Yadira Hernandez-Figueroa.

A funeral visitation service will be held at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home on Tuesday,

March 15th, 2022, from 2 pm to 8 pm, with a rosary prayer at 6 pm. A funeral mass will be held

at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 16th, 2022, at Sacred Heart Church in Merced. Interment

will follow at Merced Cemetery District.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratfordevansfunerals.com for the Hernandez-Figueroa family.