Edwin De Hilario

Edwin De Hilario

September 16, 2012 - June 28, 2026

Obituary

MADISON - Edwin Alexander De Hilario, age 13, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026. He was born on September 16, 2012, in Madison, the son of Javier De Hilario and Maria Santa Cruz.


Edwin attended Blackhawk Middle School, and he aspired to be a barber. Edwin was a member of Amigos en Azul, where he developed valuable lifesaving skills, including CPR, first aid, and fire safety. He was proud to be part of a program that taught him the importance of helping others. He was also a member of the Vera Court Community Center, MSCR and AVID.


He loved playing soccer and especially enjoyed cheering on Mexico during the World Cup. He took pride in helping his family with their cleaning business, particularly when working alongside his father. Edwin took care of his chickens and birds. He also helped his father with gardening.


Edwin is survived by his parents, Javier De Hilario and Maria Santa Cruz; brothers, Jacob De Hilario and Bryan De Hilario Castro; grandmas; many aunts, uncles, cousins, God sisters, other relatives, and friends.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1905 W. Beltline Hwy., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026, with Fr. Jose Angel presiding. Burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2026, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Monday. The family requests that guests wear white in memory of Edwin.
 

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

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Edwin Alexander De Hilario

16 de septiembre de 2012 - 28 de junio de 2026


MADISON - Edwin Alexander De Hilario, de 13 años y residente de Madison, falleció el domingo 28 de junio de 2026. Nació el 16 de septiembre de 2012 en Madison, hijo de Javier De Hilario y Maria Santa Cruz.


Edwin asistía a la escuela secundaria Blackhawk Middle School y aspiraba a ser barbero. Era miembro de *Amigos en Azul*, donde desarrolló valiosas habilidades para salvar vidas, incluyendo reanimación cardiopulmonar (RCP), primeros auxilios y seguridad contra incendios. Se sentía orgulloso de formar parte de un programa que le enseñó la importancia de ayudar a los demás. También participaba en el Centro Comunitario Vera Court, en MSCR y AVID


Le encantaba jugar al fútbol y disfrutaba especialmente animando a México durante la Copa del Mundo. Se sentía orgulloso de ayudar a su familia en su negocio de limpieza, sobre todo cuando trabajaba junto a su padre. Edwin cuidaba de sus pollos y aves, y también ayudaba a su padre con las tareas de jardinería.


A Edwin le sobreviven sus padres, Javier De Hilario y Maria Santa Cruz; sus hermanos, Jacob De Hilario y Bryan De Hilario Castro; sus abuelas; así como muchos tíos, primos, hermanas de crianza (ahijadas), otros familiares y amigos.


Se celebrará una misa de exequias en la IGLESIA CATÓLICA ST. JOSEPH (ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH), ubicada en 1905 W. Beltline Hwy., Madison, el lunes 6 de julio de 2026 a las 11:00 a. m, oficiada por el Padre José Angel. El sepelio tendrá lugar en el cementerio Roselawn Memorial Park. El velatorio se llevará a cabo en la funeraria GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, situada en 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, el domingo 5 de julio de 2026 de 1:00 p. m. a 4:00 p. m., y también en la iglesia el lunes, desde las 10:00 a. m. hasta la hora de la misa. La familia solicita que los invitados vistan de blanco en memoria de Edwin.


Se pueden enviar condolencias en línea a través del sitio web www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East

Servicios funerarios y de cremación

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420











Events

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Visitation
Sun Jul 5, 2026 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Visitation
Mon Jul 6, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Joseph Catholic Church - Madison • 1905 W. Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI 53713
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Mass of Christian Burial
Mon Jul 6, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Joseph Catholic Church - Madison • 1905 W. Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI 53713
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Edwin Alexander De Hilario
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Madison
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Ms.Jimenez
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Edwin was a kind and supportive student. He was a great friend to his peers. I will forever remember him sharing his Takis with me.
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Vickie
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Rest In Peace
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Emily Kloack
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I am so, so very sorry for your loss. Please know that we are keeping him, you, all of his relatives and friends in our prayers.
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Mr Sim
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I had the opportunity to teach Edwin this past year in AVID and will sincerely miss him. His gentle, kind spirit made us smile. His dedication to his family and friends is amazing . Almost every class Edwin would ask, “ is this good?” And then work a litter harder. You are missed friend.
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Mr Sim
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Rest in peace Edwin. Your AVID family misses you dearly. Our deepest sympathy

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