Elijah Oquendo

Elijah Oquendo, 16, of New Britain, beloved son of Evelyn and Chris Oquendo, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 22, 2020.

Born in Hartford, he was a lifelong New Britain resident and was a student at E.C. Goodwin Technical School.  Elijah attended Emmanuel Baptist Church in Newington and was a member of the National Honor Society.

In addition to his mother and father, he is survived by his twin brother, Nathan Oquendo; his grandparents, Elidia and Juan Gonzalez, Bernice Oquendo and Victor Rodriguez Sr.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 11 AM to 1 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St, New Britain.  A graveside service will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in New Britain.