Autumn Hernandez vigil Sunday

A community vigil to honor and remember Autumn Hernandez has been organized for 6-8 p.m. at the Custer High School track and football field. this Sunday, Oct. 13. People are asked to come together as a community and walk the track in Autumn’s honor.
There will be luminaries to write messages and wristbands to purchase at the vigil. At-will donations are welcome.
Any questions should be directed to Patty Evans or Katie Dethlefs at patricia.evans@k12.sd.us or katherine.dethlefs@k12.sd.us.
On Sept. 30, the Custer community lost a beloved daughter, sister, friend, and much more when Autumn Hernandez passed away tragically early last week in an incident that is still under investigation by the Custer County Sheriff’s Office.
A celebration of life will be held at the Custer armory at 2 p.m. Saturday. It is asked that there be no cell phones at the memorial.
A GoFundMe page has  also been established to cover expenses for her medical care and funeral costs, and those who are able are encouraged to contribute at  gofundme.com/f/support-the-hernandez-family-in-memory-of-autumn.