I always called Hannah “Princess” because that’s what she was to me! There was a time when almost everyone called her “Mess” but I still called her Princess even though I understood the Mess thing. Princesses can be a mess occasionally but they are still Princesses! See ya soon Princess!❤️❤️❤️

The first time I met Hannah, I was really caught off guard. She was so kind and to me, to the point that it shocked me. She was full of life, and I loved how she always wanted to have fun. Her and our mutual friend Nate decided that they were going to Washington, and she asked why i wasn’t coming. After I gave her my response, she then went and decided to pay for my plane ticket to go on that trip. I had never received such kindness from a person I had just met. She was the reason why I ended up on a plane for the first time, and she allowed me to see more of the world. I can never thank her enough for the memories she gave me on that trip. I love you Hannah Cuen, and thank you for being my friend. 

You gave me the chef's knife I use today and will continue to use for the rest of my life and, whenever I pick it up, I feel your presence the strongest.  It feels as if you're standing next to me, watching me, and criticizing my technique, forcing me to get better:
"I gave you this amazing knife and you still manage to make it look like you're cutting with a spoon!"
"I thought you were supposed to have same-sized cuts but this one looks like the baby child of that one!"
"You're going so slow the customers already left, went home, cooked their own meal, and ate it by now and you're STILL working on that one plate!"
But accompanying the good-natured and sarcastic digs would be some of the sweetest compliments and words of encouragement I've ever received.  You were well known and loved for your genuine support of people.  I don't know anyone with quite the amount of unconditional love you would give to everyone on a daily basis.  But I guess when you gave as much love as you did to as many people as you did it would be impossible to not live on after death.
I have so many vivid and meaningful memories with you, its no wonder you're still with me always:
- The night we solidified our friendship by going to the beach behind The Tides and digging through the sand like crackheads looking for spare driftwood we could use to make ourselves a fire.  As we did this, we talked about our recent ex’s and made each other a couple promises: we wouldn’t settle for anyone undeserving of us and we would be friends forever.
- The post-work trips out to Big Sur where we would play exclusively MGK on full volume, park on the edge of the cliff and be so entranced by the stars we refused to leave until the sun came up.
- Spontaneously buying tickets to Seattle and then actually going!
And so, so much more…
I love you, mamas.  Thank you for being you.  It was a blessing to have you in my life.


Hannah,
I’ll always remember our times playing volleyball together & playing the senior vs junior flag football game where we won!
All the bus trips and the pool parties at your house.
You were so sweet and always enjoyed your moments when you were with friends and family.
You had a beautiful soul & I can’t begin to express the sadness that not just me but so many people feel with you not here in this world with us. 
You were and still are so loved and missed everyday.
Keep watching us everyday from above & we will all see you soon one day.
Rest easy Hannah Banana, we’ll think about you everyday 
-Cheyenne Hufstetler 

Hannah, in absolutely no time at all you became one my favorite people. I’ll always remember and appreciate your spirit, and your magnetic, untamable self. You were a true firebrand; and I’ll miss you more than you could ever realize. I love you always. 

- Bijan

We’ve been close friends since middle school and I called her “Mess” along with the rest of her family. Mess helped me live life to the fullest and anything questionable I did, you can bet she was right there with me. It would often start with Momma Cuen saying something like “Oh my gosh. Hannah!?” and then possibly a look over to Fernie for some back up to which he would just pretend like he didn’t know what Momma Cuen was talking about. She loved people well and made friends wherever she went. I’m going to miss her smile, her laugh, and the way we used to yell “woah” as Kendall would drive around a curve. I love you, Mess. I send all my love and prayers to one of my second families.

Justyn and I send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the entire family.  We never understand why someone is taken so young, and the hurt is beyond devastating.  She has her angel wings now and when we are called to the Lord will see her again.

I met Hannah about 6 years ago at the Monterey Beach House doing what she loved most, creating in the kitchen. Soon after we became inseparable as shared the passion for events and hard work which we made so much fun. We had our ups and downs but through thick and thin we still talked to each other everyday about everything. I will never forget our late night game nights of Catan at my sisters house or movie nights watching all the Harry Potter Movies & our favorite Practical Magic which she gave me the nickname Sally Bear or even our Sunday BBQs with friends which her and I named Soul Sundays. It’s like a part of my soul is gone but my heart will always remember how much love  she gave every day  to everyone she met. I am so sorry Cuen Family with all my heart 💜 I love you My Hannah…. Always

Beautiful Hannah, you were so full of life, I can't question God,all I know baby girl is this hurts. I feel so bad for your parents and brothers who loved you so so much. Visit your dad he loved you so much ..you were his baby girl...love you ever so much. Rest with the angels and sit at the right side of our lord. Rest in paradise Hannah..you were so loved. ❤️🙏🏼

I had the pleasure of working along Hannah at Casanova. Hannah was a beautiful, and kind young lady. It seemed like she never had a bad day, she always kept a smile on her face. That smile that will always be engraved in our hearts and in our memories. We will miss you Hannah ! Thank you for the lovely memories! My condolences to the Cuen family.

I have a lot of memories of Princess Hannah from when she was 2 or 3 years old and playing with her on the couch at her grandparent’s house while everyone else was playing cards, T-Ball, cheerleading, softball, volleyball, basketball, Despicable Me and the Minions, throwing darts, video games, Culinary School, and every holiday, birthday and special occasion that came up in her 25 years! She was sweet, loving and a fighter, which made it so fun to watch her play sports! I loved her immensely and will miss her until we meet again in Heaven! See you later Princess!

My deepest condolences for the family, she was a person with a big, very sweet heart, I'm going to miss you a lot.

I’ve been her manicure 💅 for Hannah  almost three years. She and I have so many fond  memories of the COVID-19 seasons. She invited me to her house to do eyelashes for her and her friend, and do her mother’s  nails. I also bought some Vietnam food for her to enjoy .she likes it very much, she laughs and talks very sweetly. I think she is likes a little sister to me,now she follows the God.I love her so much. My condolences 💐 to the family 😞😞😞

Dearest Kathy, Fernando and family, my most happy memory of sweet Hannah was when she was smaller and Uncle Joe would lift her up by her ankles and she would laugh that infectious laugh!! She would visit Uncle Joe and I when our granddaughters visited and they loved to throw skittles at Uncle Joe while he slept in his chair!!! She was a bright light in all our lives and we will miss her always!!! Love and prayers for you all🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️

Hello Cuen Family, 
 We are so sorry to hear of Hannahs’ passing. I will always have that picture of adorable little Hannah in her T Ball uniform. She sealed the deal and locked your family in our hearts forever. We are lifting you all up in our prayers. 
                                                     Kimo and Melissa

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Hannah Celeste Cuen

July 4, 1996 – July 22, 2021

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