The community of North Bergen mourns the tragic death of Nerylix Cerda, a woman known for her warmth and gentle spirit who touched almost everyone she met.
Her unexpected passing has left her friends, fellow riders, and long-standing volunteers in a state of deep sadness, trying to come to terms with it.
She had a unique gift for making people feel recognized. Friends say she recalled the smallest detail: children’s names, how you like your coffee, your hidden worries.
Nerylix comforted you by being there, offering encouraging words, a bright smile, or a warm hug.
Those who loved her say she had little habits that showed how much she cared. Her benevolence was stable and honest, always felt without being loud.
Habits like checking on elders after storms, helping a friend through difficult moments, and sending encouraging moments at just the right time.
Tributes are pouring in across North Bergen, as neighbours recall how she motivated others with kindness and grace.
Many have described her as “a light in every room” and “a true friend with a heart full of love.”
Her demise has created an emptiness, but the love she gave so freely will continue to guide those she was close to.
As the community rallies around her family, they cling to the legacy she left behind- one of compassion, honesty, and a life of service to others.
