Nelson Aceres Natividad

Nelson Natividad, age 16, of Loma Linda passed away on August 13, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. Nelson was born May 29, 2001 in Redlands, California to Arnel Natividad and Sonia Aceres.

Nelson Natividad attended Citrus Valley High School and was an avid football and rugby player. Nelson found comfort in spending time with friends and playing video games. He had a passion for history and had dreams of becoming a United States Navy SEAL. Nelson aspired to become a History Professor and Civil Engineer. Nelson was a man of God and was a member of St. Joseph The Worker Church. He loved his family and friends. Nelson was a loving, joyful, charismatic, and ambitious young man that put others before himself.

Survived by Arnel Natividad (Father), Sonia Aceres (Mother), Crystal Natividad (Sister), Arsenio Natividad (Grandfather), Francisca Natividad (Late Grandmother), Arturo Aceres (Grandfather), and Adelaida Aceres (Grandmother).