Nicholas Ray Van Volkenburg

He was born in San Antonio on April 7, 1991 to parents, Kevin Van Volkenburg and Sonia Rojas. Nicholas loved and took care of animals, especially dogs. Chihuahuas and Weimaraners were amongst his favorite animal friends. He also looked up to and emulated his big brothers. Wrestling, going to the beach, vacationing in the mountains, playing computer games, and watching movies were some of his favorite activities. Nicky was honest in his words and actions. Without fail, his big chubby cheek smile would brighten the day and everyone around him.

He is survived by his parents; his grandparents, William Ray and Debra Sei Van Volkenburg; his brothers, Devin W. Van Volkenburg and Ryan M. Van Volkenburg.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2014

10:00 A.M.

HILL COUNTRY MEMORIAL GARDENS

11700 HIGHWAY 46 WEST

NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS 78130

Reception at the Grill in Leon Springs after service. Tapas will be served. Bar drinks available for purchase.

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Eulogy Read by Father, Kevin Van Volkenburg

Nicky Ray Van Volkenburg

Nicky was born on April 7th 1991, he was 23 years old just a couple of months

ago. When he was being delivered, the nurses were not close by and Dr.

Schorlemer, Sonia and me were the only ones in the hospital room at Humana

Womens and Childrens hospital.

He came into the world and I saw his lovely face and head, simple newness of

Life, and hope. But the umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck several

times, as the Dr held him. Dr Schorlemer looked up at me with his eyes, and I

knew he needed me to assist. Sonia was not aware that this was going on, and

we were not going to give any worries. The Dr quickly handed me Nicky, I

looked down on his precious face of angel boy, and our Dr unwrapped the tight

cord quickly, and all was well. Nicky was delivered healthy, crying, and

new to this world. I will never forget the birth of my baby boy.

As he grew up, he was a rascal. He was sooooo pokey, waddling around in his

little jeans and crooked baby baseball cap as his big brothers played with him

and around him. He simply adored, looked up to and loved his brothers without

end, and without condition. His chubby cheeks and his cute eyes were always

bright and shiny with happiness and and expectancy of good things gonna

happen! I loved his cheery, face. It was so cute to try to make him laugh

with a joke or a tickly, and all up through his teens he would try not to

laugh by squinting up his almost laughing smile so he would not give his brothers or me the satisfaction of making him burst out in laughter.

Honesty. Nicky was honest to perfection. He was always honest with me and

others. If he didn't want to hurt my feelings he would simply not say

anything. He was always careful to not hurt the feelings of others. You have

no idea how sensitive to others, and animals he was. I wish i could be that

way too.

Nicky loved animals, caring for his chihuahaus, Sara and the others, and my

friend Karen's Weimaraners Gretel and Ginger. The animals adored him, and

looked up to his face in Love. I believe he is right now playing in a meadow,

just like this beautiful place, happier than we can ever imagine, in a

cloudless day, with the sweetest music and song in the air, and animals

hopping around and playing and resting around his feet. And I know, Jesus has

Nicky in his arms.

Nicky told me many times he was reading his Bible and trusting in the Lord. We

would go to church when he was little, and he loved to play with the other wee

ones in Sunday School class where his Mommy was a sunday school teacher. I

manned the Video cameras, and Nicky and the rest of the family would sit in

the pews listening to the sermon. Well, Nicky and the boys were probably

pretending to listen to the Pastor at least. Nicky would sit in the pew next

to his loving Mom and rest his little head against his Mother and be content

and so peaceful.

Of all of us in our family, Nicky was the MOST loving of us all, so sensitive.

Such a good loving heart. He always gave me hugs, love and often hugged me or

texted me " I LOVE YOU DAD". So much love, So much kindness. Unconditional

love, just as God gives us. His smile would brighten up anyone around him,

with his smiling eyes, so bright and his ready to laugh lips! I know I am his

father, but I have NEVER seen such a handsome boy in my life. Perfect nose,

perfect almond asian eyes, great hair and athletic looks. I wished I looked as

good as he did even on his bad hair days!

One of my fondest memories is that little rascal Nick, upon hearing me come

home from work and opening the door, he would run full blast down the

hallway, and leap up with his little 5 year old body and grab my neck for a

hug, and love. I will NEVER FORGET that blessing. Thank you Nicky.

Finally, I want to thank Nicky for the privilege of allowing me to be his

father. I am not sure if God picked me for his father, or he chose me in

Heaven before he was born. But Thank you Nicky.

Thank you all for being here today, family, friends, loved ones all, people

that knew Nicky and those that love him through knowing me. I will never

forget your love and kindness.