It is with great sadness and truly broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing on May 27, 2024, of William David Kroener, 24, our beloved son, brother, and friend to all.
William was born February 25, 2000, in Miami, Florida. He was a recent graduate from University of Central Florida in 2023 with a bachelor’s in marketing. His family was so proud of his achievements. William had recently completed an internship at Darden Restaurants, specializing in Longhorn Steakhouse, where he shone the brightest making everyone proud and excited of what his career path in marketing had in store.
William is survived by his grieving and heartbroken parents, Kent and Marie-Eve Kroener, and brother, Eric Kroener. He is additionally survived by his equally devastated grandparents, Bob and Donna Kroener, several aunts, and uncles: Kelly and Daren Reece, Scott Kroener and Alisa Seitel, Catherine Delorme, and Benjamin Reece, one of his many loving cousins.
One of many who was hardest hit by William’s untimely passing is his sweet, doting Odile. Odile was a beacon of warmth and affection, who had known William from the time he was born and wrapped William with her unconditional love and favorite treats his entire life.
William is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jean-Claude and Paule Delorme, and great- grandmother, Lucille Tardiff.
Black. Fast. Sleek. Bold. William’s affinity for the color black and exotic cars was no secret. Both mysterious and bold, mirroring his enigmatic spirit and sense of power. He was often “The Man in Black” a la Johnny Cash, wearing his black attire like a badge of honor, a symbol of unwavering strength and resilience in the face of adversity. Like the sleek interior of an exotic car, William exuded style that set him apart from the rest.
However, in all this mystery and darkness, he had a smile that lit up the room like the high beams of a Lamborghini. He possessed a wit as quick as lightning, yet a tenderness that knew no bounds, and let’s not forget his love of food!!!! He could eat anyone under the table….so much so, his mom had to keep the pantry locked!! But that was ok…because Aunt Kelly’s was William’s most favorite pantry to just stand in – wide-eyed, like he had just stepped into Willy Wonka’s Factory full of forbidden delights. Equally passionate was his love for Nike Air Jordan sneakers—each pair a reflection of his unique personality and individuality. But none were as special as his Vans recently given by his adoring mom. Each pair of sneakers were carefully curated, much like his relationships, with love and authenticity.
But above all, William cherished his family with a love as deep and unwavering as the ocean. The laughter, joy, and love that he brought into their lives, whom he fiercely loved, will live forever in their hearts. Their bond was unbreakable like the unyielding steel of his father’s GTR—which William was responsible for finding on a Japanese website because it would be “a cool idea for me and Dad…we could fix it and flip it.” We all know how that DIDN’T happen!!
May he rest in peace, surrounded by the love of his family and the warmth of his memories. Your light will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of all who love you. You will be deeply missed, but your legacy will endure, like a classic car that never loses its allure. And may we find solace in the knowledge that your spirit will forever burn as brightly as the flames of a fast, sleek, black car, on an open road, wind blowing in your hair, smiling and saying, “girls just love curls.”
A visitation is to be held on Sunday, June 2, 2024 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024.
There will be a Funeral Mass the following day at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 7450 Stirling Rd, Hollywood, Florida 33024.
For those unable to attend the service, the family is offering LIVE streaming of the Service on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. The link to attend the LIVE SERVICE is on the Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care Facebook page at: BOYD-PANCIERA FAMILY FUNERAL CARE LIVESTREAM
**The livestream will not be able to be viewed until 4:55 on our Facebook page
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Helena and Moti Drori
May 31, 2024, 10:56 pm
There are no words to describe the shock and sadness we feel for the loss of someone who we admired and loved so much.
We are holding you in our hearts and prayers.
Devine
May 31, 2024, 11:16 pm
May God provide you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Beverly and James Devine
John Reppucci
May 31, 2024, 11:21 pm
MaryEve and Kent I am so very sorry for the loss of your amazing son. He was a great friend to me and I will be forever grateful that we had the time we had together as friends. We have him to thank for bringing us closer together.
With deepest of Sympathy and Love,
John Reppucci
Linda Lanctot
May 31, 2024, 11:27 pm
Toutes mes condoléances à toi, Ken et Eric. Je n’arrive toujours pas à y croire, Toutes mes pensées sont avec toi dans cette terrible épreuve 🙏
Jake Lewis
June 1, 2024, 12:03 am
I love Will like a brother. This honestly breaks my heart. He was an amazing man and even better friend. Will is so loved and will forever be in my heart.
Rod
June 1, 2024, 1:07 am
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Paul is really broken up. He had just texted Will. You all are in our thoughts and prayers!! If you need anything we are here for you.
Rod, Jen and Paul
Dylan Forsyth and Zoie Wedekind
June 1, 2024, 2:25 pm
Zoie and I had the pleasure of meeting Will in college at UCF. To say he was a kid with a big heart would be an understatement. Very rarely do you meet someone with his morals and values. Will always vouched for us to get married and said he couldn’t wait for the day. Both him and I spent hours upon hours discussing music, video games, and life in general. Will always brought over a green bowl for his Chef Boyardee, and one day he left it here. We will always use that bowl. He will be dearly missed, and we pass our condolences onto his family and friends.
Sylvie Brunner
June 1, 2024, 5:06 pm
Marie Eve and Kent…..my deepest condolences on this unimaginable loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michelle Stone
June 1, 2024, 5:46 pm
Marie Eve and Kent I am so very very sorry to hear this sad news. I am sending my condolences and prayers. May your beautiful son rest in peace.
Les Couventines
June 1, 2024, 9:21 pm
Marie-Ève, de la part de toutes les Couventines nous t’envoyons nos plus profondes sympathies. Aucuns parents ne devraient vivre un tel évènement. Nous sommes avec toi ainsi qu’avec Kent et Éric. Nous t’embrassons et nous t’aimons toutes très fort. Tu es dans nos pensées.
Affectueusement.
Les Couventines XXXXXX
Heidi and Harold Lim's family
June 1, 2024, 10:38 pm
Marie Eve and Kent.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. _()_
Angeliica Rossi
June 1, 2024, 10:43 pm
Marie Eve and Kent So very sorry for this huge loss of a wonderful soul. I feel for you guys so deeply as being a parent I can’t even imagine what you guys are going through….. You guys are in my prayers so that guys can have the strength on this difficult journey of loss.
Care for you guys so much and please count on me on any support needed….
Nicole and Gilles Lamoureux
June 1, 2024, 11:18 pm
Dear Marie-Ève, Kent and Eric,
We grieve your great sorrow upon the unimaginable loss of your beloved son William. We are constantly thinking of you and offer you our heartfelt condolences. May many happy memories of him bring you comfort at this acutely painful time.
Rest in peace dearest William.
Nicole, Gilles, Sophie and Josette Lamoureux
Angelique Panontin
June 2, 2024, 12:51 am
Je suis tellement triste et touchée par cette nouvelle. Toute mes condoléances ma chère Marie-Ève , ainsi qu à Kent et Éric . Mes pensées et prières vous accompagnent .
Angélique
Jaylen Morrison
June 2, 2024, 12:54 am
Will you were more than just a friend…Will you were a brother to me and I loved every minute of our time together. You are a true friend. Missing you dearly.
Mireille Pagé
June 2, 2024, 1:00 am
Je suis sans voix depuis la nouvelle tragique. Je vous souhaite à toi, Kent et Eric tout le courage du monde afin de réussir à continuer à vivre sans la présence de votre beau jeune homme. Mes pensées vous accompagnent à chaque minute. Toutes mes condoléances,
Mireille avec vous de loin!!!!xxxx
Thomas &Ingeborg
June 2, 2024, 1:52 pm
Dear Marie-Eve and family,
we are very shocked and sad about William’s passing away at such a young age. We have no words to describe our feelings. William will always be in the hearts and thoughts of us all. Love has no limits. Our prayers will be with you and your family. Let us know, if we can do anything for you.
Ingeborg & Thomas
Stephanie & Martin
Simone & Dennis
Julie Laviolette
June 2, 2024, 2:44 pm
Will was a good friend to Ian when they started at McCarthy. He was always such a nice kid, friendly and with an easy smile. He will be sorely missed by his friends, and everyone whose lives he touched. May your good memories help carry you through this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
Julie, EJ, Ian and Chloe Laviolette
Janet Fassano
June 2, 2024, 6:18 pm
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I always enjoyed the times I spent with William. May he rest in eternal peace 🙏
Sonia Roa Tejeda
June 2, 2024, 7:06 pm
Marie-Eve, Kent, and Eric please accept my deepest condolences to you over the loss of William. I offer you my heartfelt support and friendship in this difficult time. May he rest in peace 🙏🙏
Timmy Krause
June 2, 2024, 7:22 pm
I am so sorry for your loss and send my deepest condolences. Will was always a kind, caring, and great friend and he will be deeply missed. I am grateful for the many fun times, laughs, and memories we shared and I will cherish them forever.
Kevin & Wendy Updegrove
June 2, 2024, 7:50 pm
Marie-Eve, Kent and the entire family- we are deeply sorry for your loss. We send our heartfelt prayers for strength, peace and comfort during this most difficult time. May he rest in eternal peace.
Martina Embry
June 2, 2024, 9:25 pm
I am deeply sorry for your loss and I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. He was one of the first people to welcome me at AMA UCF, and he always had a smile on his face. Will was always kind, caring, and a wonderful friend, and he will be greatly missed. I pray that you can find strength, peace, and comfort during this difficult time. May he rest in peace🙏🏼
Bennett Hudson
June 3, 2024, 11:47 am
I am torn up for William and his family. Will was an extremely bright young man, who motivated and brought joy to those around him, even when he was struggling, because that’s just the type of person he was. I’m still in disbelief. Some of my best memories with Will include going to Planet Fitness every day together Senior year of high school just trying to improve ourselves, watching Will walk the stage at our High School Graduation, watching boxing and UFC together on the weekends through College, and watching him get his first Tattoo which he loved. The world lost a beautiful person way too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with the Kroener family. I love you Will🙏🏻
Alfonso moreno
June 3, 2024, 2:00 pm
I am deeply saddened and shocked by the news of Will’s passing. It’s unimaginable that someone so young and full of potential is no longer with us. I was eagerly looking forward to catching up and working together during internship. His loss leaves a void that can never be filled. My heart goes out to his family and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Rest in peace, my friend. You will be profoundly missed.
Raluca and Brian Boyle
June 3, 2024, 2:35 pm
We are so saddened to learn of your loss and are praying for peace, comfort and strength for your family in these difficult days.. May God bless you and your family.❤️
Raluca and Brian Boyle
Brendan Verano
June 3, 2024, 4:45 pm
As a classmate, I didn’t get to know Will for very long but even I could tell what an amazing person Will was. He was the most enthusiastic and friendliest person in the room by a mile! My sincere condolences to the Kroener family, his friends, and the world. Live for eternity Will, in God’s embrace!
Nhu
June 3, 2024, 5:03 pm
I met William at the AMA club, and he was a truly wonderful person. We connected deeply because we shared so much in common, especially both being from Broward, even though we had never crossed paths before. William will be deeply missed and adored by those he left behind, but heaven has gained one of its most precious angels.
Jane lim marchese
June 3, 2024, 8:29 pm
William, I still remember the little boy who used to hate being tutored for math and made silly little faces during our lessons, but being so excited to tell me about your improving grades after. You and your family were such a significant part of the Lim family’s memories in South Florida with holiday dinner parties and get-togethers and we will always cherish them.
I’m sorry we couldn’t keep more in touch and that we can’t be there for you and your family. Hearing all the happy memories and stories from your visitation yesterday and your poem was so bittersweet, but a wonderful way to honor you.
Much love to you, Eric, Kent, and Marie Eve.
Rita
June 16, 2024, 6:51 pm
Our deepest condolences go out to your family. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
The Reece family
Sylvain Robillard
June 18, 2024, 11:59 pm
Chère Marie-Eve,
C’est avec grande tristesse que je t’envoie ce message.
Aucun de mes mots t’apportera du réconfort mais je t’offre mes condoléances et aussi mon soutient.
J’offre à Éric et à Kent mes sympathies les plus sincères et que Dieu puisse vous fortifier et vous aider dans cette épreuve.
Je vais prier pour William et pour toute ta famille.
Je t’aime,
Sylvain