Elido Antonio Cerda, known to most as Nin, was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic. He was one of 11 children born to his loving parents. From an early age, Nin showed his commitment to hard work and helping people by working alongside his parents before leaving home.

Nin, married his sweetheart, "Ramonita" and together they raised Elvis and Audris. Nin lived a fruitful life, using his experiences, wisdom, and calm demeanor to work on his passions and teach his loved ones the value of family. Once in the United States, he used his knowledge of farming, management and entrepreneurship to move his family forward. There was not a task too complicated for him. Eventually he started a business with his wife, working side by side with Ramonita, restoring and reupholstering furniture. He understood the importance of "making a living" but his family and devotion to God were priority. On his days off, you could find Nin at home with his children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and eventually, great grandchildren, making his delicious meals and telling stories.

On Sunday, January 20th 2019, Nin went to sleep and awoke in the Gates of Heaven to embrace his creator, Our Lord Jesus Christ.

We put our hope in the Lord, He is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His Holy Name. Let your unfailing love surround us Lord, for our hope is in you alone.

Psalm 33: 18 22 NLT

Nin, today we celebrate your eternal life in heaven. You have served your purpose for which God created you. You leave us with a legacy of love, faith, unity and family. You have marked our lives in such a beautiful way that generations will be blessed by your testimony. Although our hearts ache due to this temporary separation, we rejoice in all the beautiful memories we have with you. You planted so many seeds of love. You were the greatest husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, father in law, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. You will live forever in our hearts and we will soon meet again.

Nin is preceded in death by his parents and nine of his siblings. He is survived by his wife, his children and their partners: Johanna Cerda, Audris Cerda Centeno , Eli Samuel, Elvis Cerda, Heidy Jerez and his former daughter in law, Kassandra Galezo. His grandchildren and great grand-children: Lillybeth Cerda, Keara Cerda, Kayla Cerda, Isaiah Cerda , Abigail Centeno, Cataleya Cerda Lopez, Emery Cerda Lopez, Jayce Cerda Lopez

Elido Antonio Cerda, mejor conocido como Nin, naci en Santiago, Repblica Dominicana, siendo uno de once hermanos. Desde muy temprana edad, mostr un alto nivel de solidaridad y compromiso con el trabajo, ayudando a sus padres antes de independizarse.

Nin decidi casarse con su gran amor "Ramonita", y juntos criaron a sus hijos Elvis and Audris. Tuvo una vida fructfera. Utiliz su experiencia, sabidura y paciencia para lograr sus sueos y trabajar en sus pasiones, al mismo tiempo que enseaba a sus seres amados el verdadero valor de la familia. Una vez lleg a Estados Unidos, utiliz sus conocimientos de la gestin y emprendimiento de la agricultura para sacar su familia adelante. No existan tareas complicadas para l, pues junto a Ramonita tambin emprendi su propio negocio de reparacin de muebles y tapicera. El entenda la importancia de "ganar dinero", pero su familia y devocin a Dios siempre fueron su prioridad. En sus das libres, siempre estaba en casa cocinando y haciendo cuentos a sus hijos, nietos, sobrinos, sobrinas, primos y amigos. Con el tiempo, la familia continu creciendo y tambin se sumaron los bisnietos.

El domingo 20 de enero, Nin se ha dormido para luego despertar en el reino de los cielos y contemplar el rostro de su creador, nuestro seor Jesucristo.

Pero el Seor cuida de los que le temen, de los que esperan en su gran amor; l los libra de la muerte, y en pocas de hambre los mantiene con vida. Esperamos confiados en el Seor; l es nuestro socorro y nuestro escudo. En l se regocija nuestro corazn, porque confiamos en su santo nombre. Que tu gran amor, Seor, nos acompae, tal como lo esperamos de ti.

Salmo 33: 18 22 NLT

Nin, hoy celebramos tu vida eterna en el cielo. Has cumplido el propsito para el cual Dios te cre. Dejas en nosotros un legado de amor, fe y unin familiar. Has marcado nuestras vidas de una manera hermosa, tu testimonio ser bendicin en las generaciones venideras. A pesar que nuestros corazones duelen por esta separacin temporal, nos regocijamos en todos los bellos recuerdos que tenemos contigo. T sembraste tantas semillas de amor. Fuiste el mejor de los esposos, padres, abuelos, bis abuelos, suegros, hijo, to, primo y amigo. Tu recuerdo vivir por siempre en nuestros corazones, algn da nos volveremos a encontrar.

Nin ha muerto despus de sus padres y 9 hermanos. Deja a su esposa, hijos y nueros: Johanna Cerda, Audris Cerda Centeno, Eli Samuel, Kelvin Cerda, Heidy Jerez, y su nuera previa, Kassandra Galezo. Sus nietos y bis nietos: Keara Cerda, Lillybeth Cerda, Kayla Cerda, Isaiah Cerda, Abigail Centeno, Cataleya Cerda Lopez, Emery Cerda Lopez, Jayce Cerda Lopez

Visitation

Hodges Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 11441 US HIGHWAY 301 Dade City, Florida 33525 Directions Funeral Service

Hodges Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center

Thursday, January 24, 2019 10:00 AM 11441 US HIGHWAY 301 Dade City, Florida 33525 Directions Committal Service

Chapel Hill Gardens

Thursday, January 24, 2019 11531 Hwy 301 Dade City, Florida 33525 Directions