Nicole Hernandez, 29. Beloved daughter of Fernando (Bree) Hernandez and Sarah (fiancé Brad Gottlieb) Siegel; loving sister of David Hernandez; devoted aunt and godmother of Christian; treasured granddaughter of Edward Siegel and Fernando (Cristina) Hernandez; cherished niece of Jean Siegel, Rosaura (Gustavo) Gonzalez, Leticia Hernandez, and Elizabeth (Hector) Vega; special goddaughter of Cristina Valadez and Derly Valadez; loving cousin of Jackie, Alexis, Jake, Nick, Gaby, Ariel, Inez, Gus, Thomas, Nina, Mia, and Benny; will be deeply missed by her many close friends (you know who you are).
Nicole was an avid and talented pool and billiards player. At one point, she was ranked 3rd in the United States and 13th in the world. She was a deeply beloved nanny and loved children.
Funeral service Friday, February 15, 12:30 PM, at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette, IL. Interment Oakridge Jewish Cemetery, Hillside, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, www.jdrf.org.