On the evening of February 8th, two weeks before his 14th birthday, Travis gained his angel wings at home in East Helena.
Travis was born in Helena on February 24th, 2006 to Katie and Jason Hernandez.
Travis was a gifted athlete with a passion for hockey. Travis’ love of hockey started early in life. At the age of three, he was lacing up his first set of skates. Often times we would find him trying to lick the ice through his helmet. He has been a long time teammate on the Helena Bighorns Youth Hockey Team.
In addition to hockey, Travis loved rodeo, soccer, baseball, swimming and Jiu Jitsu. He enjoyed movie dates and road trips with mom; hunting and fishing with dad; hiking and biking with grandma and grandpa, and spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed campfires and listening to music with friends. Travis was a bright, kind and caring young man with a big heart. He loved his family and friends, and was a ray of sunshine to everyone around him. He received many awards at school and took the most pride in his work as a conflict manager at Kessler Elementary.
Travis is survived by his parents, Katie and Jason Hernandez; his brother Trevor; maternal grandparents Mike and Willa Sheard; maternal great grandma Louise Wilson; paternal grandpa Rueben Hernandez and paternal great grandpa Al Frezzette.
A service celebrating Travis’ life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14th at the Mount Helena Community Church, 1710 National Ave. Please join us in celebrating Travis’ life by wearing lime green to brighten the room.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Breathe Let’s Start a Conversation. Help bring awareness to the seriousness of suicide and help those during their darkest time. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Travis.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
1:00 p.m.
Friday February 14, 2020
Mount Helena Community Church
1710 National Ave.
Helena, Montana 59601
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
1:00 p.m.
Friday February 14, 2020
Mount Helena Community Church
1710 National Ave.
Helena, Montana 59601
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Tom Johnson says
Jason, words can’t begin to express our sorrow. The Johnson family.
Cassie Loessberg says
Jason, I cannot even begin to express my feelings for you right now. I am so deeply sorry, my heart is with you. We are here if you need anything at all. I am so truly sorry.
Raulston Family says
Words cannot express what you are all going through. You are all in our thoughts and prayers through this very tough time. My heart hurts for you all!
Raulston Family
Jody and Scott Anderson says
Jason,
There are no words or amount of time that takes away the devastating pain of losing a child. We hurt for and with you.
I do believe that Jesus has his arms wrapped around Travis. And I pray that you will lean on your family and friends in the days, weeks, months to come.
With a heavy heart
Scott and Jody
madysin cross says
I’m a truly sorry for your loss Jason❤ no matter what happened in the past, you and your family will forever be my family❤ thoughts and prayers go out to you!
Celena says
Oh Katie my sweet friend. My heart is so broken for you. No mother should ever know the pain of losing a child. You are in our thoughts and prayers, now and always.
Jackie Leslie says
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Cheri Peters says
I am so very sorry for your loss. Words cannot beginning to explain the hurt you all are feeling. My deepest sympathy to your family. My heart hurts for your family. My prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Cheri Peters says
I am so very sorry for your loss. Words cannot beginning to explain the hurt you all are feeling. My deepest sympathy to your family. My heart hurts. My prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. No parent should ever have to go through this. I am so very very sorry. May God guide you all in this very tragic time.
Peter and Michelle Van Nice says
We are so very sorry for the loss of your precious son. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with all of you. As your hearts are so broken – our hearts are broken for all of you.
Brandon & Jamie Thompson says
Jason we are so very sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this very difficult time. If we can do anything at all please let us know.
Erynn Noem says
Jason I’m so sorry you are going through this. My heart aches for you.
The smith family says
To your family…. I am so sorry for your loss! My heart and my children’s hearts are hurting for your family! I can’t imagine the pain you are feeling! I didn’t know your son but my children did and my daughter said she talked with him daily and said he was very kind and nice kid! I am praying for you for now is this time of need as well as well when life has to get back to normal! He is flying high pain free and watching over you all! R.I.P sweet boy! Fly high 💙
Lynette Leikam says
Katie and family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
Heidi & Richard Atkinson says
Katie and family, We are so sorry. Our hearts are heavy and our thoughts and prayers are reaching out to you. We can’t pretend to understand your pain but know it is a heavy burden. Know he is no longer hurting and is wrapped in God’s grace.
Audrey says
Sending healing prayers to you and your family. My granddaughter was a friend of Travis. May the love of family and friends comfort you during this sad time.
Steve, Jolene, Dom, and Maddy Griessmer says
So sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. RIP sweet boy 💙
Raye Vincent says
I am so very sorry! My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family. I am sending you hugs
Victoria Valentine says
From Victoria Valentine- I’m so sorry best friend.
You were honestly everything to me. I can’t express how hollow and numb I feel now. I still can’t believe this horrible tragedy. I’m so so sorry. You always had my back and picked me back up on my feet. You were just always a shoulder to lean on, you were so funny and kind and just my friend. I miss you so much. This is really pulling me down, I’m not sure if I can stay strong. Everything feels so dull, so empty. I’m grieving for you and your family. Again, I miss you so much, I would do anything to get you back. I’m so sorry.
P.S: I’m sorry I was never able to read the Burger King menu, yes I’m getting contacts.
Vicki Hampson says
My heart is so broken for all of you. So very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my Prayers, now & always.
Doris copenhaver says
My heart is heavy. Bless you child. You will be missed.
Danny & Theresa says
Jason, Katie and Trevor, There are no words adequate to express the sorrow that Danny and I feel for your loss. Know that you are and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers and may the memories of Travis and the love of your family and friends surround you and give you strength and peace in the coming days. We love you
Copenhaver Family says
We are so very sorry to hear of your heartbreaking loss. Prayer and love for your family.
juastin Greve says
I am so sorry, if I can do anything, just say the word.
Donny Smith says
My deepest sympathies and condolences on your tragic loss Katie! My heart aches and breaks for you and your family!Praying for you guys! My whole Church is!😭😱
Jodel Fohn says
Jason, Trevor and Rueben,
I am so heartbroken for your loss. Your are in my thoughts and prayers. – Jodel
Kristin Larson says
We are so sorry. We are sending our thoughts and prayers to you from one hockey family to another.
Larson Family
Richland Rangers Hockey Team
Sidney, MT
Baumgart Family says
Sending love and prayers. Travis was the sweetest and most polite kid. He will be greatly missed, especially at the rink.
Casey Weber says
Prayers for peace, comfort, and forgiveness during this difficult time. Deepest sympathy to family and friends of Travis.
Claudia Crase says
Dear, dear Travis,
You are so very loved. I will always be grateful for your big heart and your calm patience with others. You were upbeat and caring. I loved seeing how connected you were to your grandparents. You made our world better. I will miss you so very much.
Love, Ms. Crase
Reighard Family says
We are so very sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers of healing and peace for all of Travis’ family and friends. You will be missed.
Sally Russell says
We did not know Travis but wanted to share our deepest sympathies for his friends and family. I can only imagine your pain. May the love of God comfort you during this most difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you, now, and the days ahead.
Sherri Anderson says
While I do not know you or any of your family, my heart grieves for you. The loss of a precious son is devastating. Please cherish all the love and memories
Travis will always guide you from heaven.
Cheyenne Sides says
Dear Jason and Katie Hernandez I am so sorry for your loss Travis was one of my best friends I knew him last year and this year and I am so sorry for your loss and that god is watching over Travis for you and he is safe with god he was one of the best kids that his advisor teacher had and he was a really good friend to me then he never talked or told you about being my Friend cause his others friends did not want him to so sorry for your loss but god is watching over him dearly and keeping him protected for you.
Sincerely, Cheyenne sides
Ps. I Ho to CR Anderson with him
Shelley Stroyan says
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to the family. 😢
The only time that I met him I could tell he was such a bright young man with such a big heart.
Robin Vander Voort says
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Luke Muszkiewicz says
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts.
Ian and Terry Dalton says
We are so very sorry for what pain you are now going through. Thinking of you all during this time.
Debbie Olson says
Katie and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much he meant to you. When I heard the news I felt so bad and prayed and prayed for you. My prayers will continue.
God bless you Katie and all of your family.
I wish I had the words to help you. I know God is taking care of him and watching over you.
Amanda and Greg Brensdal says
We are so sorry for your loss! Jason our hearts go out to you and the family. May you be comforted by the memories and love that will continue. In our thoughts and prayers!!!
Greg and Amanda Brensdal
Nanette says
Jason and family, my heart is broken for all of you. You have thousands of memories of him that will always keep him just a memory away. Prayers and hugs to all of you. Nan
Taylor says
I have wanted to say something on here for a while now I just haven’t known what to say Travis was my best friend he was always there for me and he was the only one that understood me he was one of the few people that truly cared about me and I am in so much pain knowing he is gone my body physically hurts because I’ll never see my best friend i remember i used to call him every night and we’d talk for hours at a time I hadn’t even met him in person and yet it feels like I had known him forever he was just an amazing person to talk to and I will always love him and I’ll never forget him fly high best friend i hope you never have to deal with pain ever again and I hope you’ll never be sad again because you deserve to be happy forever and always
Peterson says
To All,
Words fail.
Sending Love, Prayers, and Peace.
Pete and Lori
Cathy (Warfield) Ireland says
Jason, Rueben, Al and family.
My heart goes out to you all. Travis was a very special person by reading all the above. Know that I am thinking of all his family.
Jill Van Alstyne says
Dear Trevor and Mr. and Mrs. Hernandez,
Please know that I am also holding you in my prayers.
Jill Van Alstyne
Bobbie Gardner says
Jason, there are absolutely no words to express the sorrow. I’m so very sorry for you and your family. You’re in my thoughts and prayers always.
Elaine Tuffli says
Jason, so very sorry for your loss. Can’t even
Imagine what you feeling. He is a Angel now, free
Of pain and heartache. Rip little one, for you are
Loved by many.
Gretchen Stenson says
Mike and Willa,
I recently stumbled across the news of the loss of your grandson. I am so terribly sorry for you all!
Memories flooded forward of the two of you with Katie as a toddler and me teaching her how to say: “Ahhh, good booze” when she would drink from her sippy cup! I was also reminded of the time she pooped while you were in KMart and it fell out of her diaper and she picked it up and handed it to Willa who, in a panic, proceeded to ditch the evidence in a fake potted plant!
My prayers for peace and warm memories are with you all!
💗Gretchen (Jacoby) Stenson
abigayle montoya says
Dear Jason,
Its been 4 months since his passing. I’m very sorry for your lost. I remember how sweet and funny Travis always was. I had doubts about myself and he helped me a lot. I was travis’ best friend and he was a really good person I loved him, I am really sorry I can’t imagine how you must feel.
Carolyn Truscott says
Jason and Katie, Scott and I met you through Phil Levis. I don’t know if you’ll ever see this, but Scott and I lost our 28-year-old Chad to suicide in 2017. Unfortunately, we know what you are going through. Our hearts are broken for you and with you. Please know that Jesus has helped us as we’re walking through the valley of the shadow of death and He has not let us down; and He will not let you down either. Please reach out to us if you would like to visit.
We’re so sorry for the pain you’re experiencing. Your son sounds like such a wonderful young man. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Madison McLees says
I remember first meeting travis in 6th grade. He was my first cush and when he died, well I was devastated. Ever since he died I went to Shodir twice. I miss hanging out with him and seeing him laugh. I will forever love and miss you travis>\.
Ed Reed says
Oh Jason and Katie we are so sorry to hear this news it’s now May 2021 and I just accidentally came across this. Debbie and I are just now beginning to grieve for you and think about you. I don’t know if you’ll even ever see this message but I hope you’re doing better. I don’t know what else to say but I’m so, so sorry.