Kissimmee, FL — The Kissimmee community is mourning the heartbreaking and unimaginable loss of 7-year-old Austin Cerda Rodriguez, who tragically passed away on October 21, 2025. His sudden passing has left family, friends, and neighbors reeling in grief, as they remember a little boy whose laughter and light touched everyone around him.
Austin was known for his bright smile, boundless energy, and kind spirit. Whether he was playing outside with friends, sharing jokes at school, or spending time with his family, Austin brought warmth and joy to every moment. His teachers and classmates at his local elementary school describe him as “curious, caring, and full of life” — a child who was always eager to learn and help others.
“Austin had this amazing way of making people smile,” said one family friend. “He was pure sunshine — always laughing, always kind. It’s hard to imagine the world without that light.”
The Cerda Rodriguez family has expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from the community during this painful time. Friends and neighbors have organized vigils, shared memories, and offered prayers for the family as they navigate their grief.
Local officials and community members are also rallying around the family, with messages of sympathy flooding social media and community groups — a testament to how deeply Austin’s spirit touched everyone who knew him.
A memorial service is being planned in Kissimmee to celebrate Austin’s life, honoring the joy and love he brought to so many in his short time on earth.
Though his time was far too brief, Austin Cerda Rodriguez will forever be remembered as a boy who embodied love, laughter, and light — a precious soul gone too soon, but never forgotten