Melissa Hernandez was born in Hialeah, Florida on April 27, 2000. She attended South Broward High School.
Melissa loved animals and especially ferrets. She had four ferrets overtime and their names were Roxy, Luke, Lemon and Jams. Just recently she got a cat and named her Lola, which she adored.
Her love for the beach was never-ending, especially loved the beaches of Costa Rica where often times they would travel there as a family. Just this past year they went back for her birthday and it was a fun filled memorable trip.
There are many things that Melissa loved such such as taking photos, making Tik Tok’s, Sponge Bob, comedies, drama and music by Cold Play. Loved eating sushi and arroz con pollo. She often spoke about her desire to some day become a make-up artist and move to New York.
Melissa was a shining gem with a contagious smile and eyes that were captivating. She shared a close bond with her three siblings. Her kindness was a sign of her big heart and soul, she cared very much for her family and people in general.
She is survived by her parents; father, Frank Hernandez and his wife, Silvia Padilla; mother, Yakira Vivo and her husband, Raul Hernandez; sisters, Valeria Hernandez and Kaylin Hernandez; brother, Alexander Hernandez; paternal grandparents, Francisco Hernandez and Mayra Alfaro; maternal grandmother, Francisca Teresa Vivo; uncles, Michael Hernandez and Roberto Bermudez; aunts, Johanna Hernandez and Yareli Bermudez.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, October 6th, from 5:00-9:00 PM with Tributes of a Lifetime Service at 7:00 PM at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, Hollywood Boulevard Chapel.
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kira
November 6, 2021, 12:03 am
i hate that i didn’t see you for months i cried for an hour when i found out. your smile always lit up every room you walked into. sleep peacefully angel ❤️
Blake Lightsey
November 6, 2021, 2:23 pm
When you lived in winter haven and we met in 7th grade… there was something different about you, we were each other first ever relationship and when you moved we lost contact until a couple of months ago where we got to speak and talk about life and how things are… when I found out you passed away I pulled over in my car and balled my eyes out unsure of the emotion I was feeling… sort of a loss I never felt before.. a deep love that never went away or admiration of the smile you kept on your face. Crying while writing this sucks and I just wish we would have talked about the pills.. Melissa I’m so sorry and I will forever hold your memory in my heart and our last conversation close. You took a piece of me even if you didn’t know it.. I hate saying Rest In Peace because it’s a good bye… I just hope you find the happiness you deserved… bye baby girl.
kaylin
September 18, 2022, 3:16 am
i miss you melissa. not a day goes by that i don’t miss your face. your smile. your contagious laugh. and your beautiful energy. i will forever keep fighting to get you the justice you deserve. you deserved so much more than this and i am so sorry i couldn’t save you. thank you for being an amazing sister for almost 17 years of my life. i will forever be grateful to be able to say i got to have you as my sister. not only my sister, but my best friend. i never imagined the day i had to say goodbye to you.. it was way to early. but i have to keep going for you. everything i do is for you. i love you so much. please save me a seat right next to you .. until we meet again my angel.