Oliver William Hartfield

Oliver William Hartfield, 15 months, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 26 th , 2024, in St. Petersburg, FL in his mother’s arms surrounded by family after a long and complex medical journey.

Oliver was born December 30 th , 2022, to parents William and Kylie Hartfield. Oliver was born in St. Petersburg Florida and was immediately admitted to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital to receive specialized care for congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Oliver weighed just 2 pounds and 14 oz at birth.

It was discovered that he also had esophageal atresia tracheal fistula and several heart defects. All these abnormalities required multiple surgeries, which Oliver conquered one by one. He beat all odds and was thriving. Oliver was discharged from Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in September of 2023. A few weeks later he was able to go home to Mesa, Arizona where he had the best five months of his life experiencing life as a “normal baby”. In February of 2024, Oliver returned to Florida to have his last needed surgeries and was recovering well. However, a few weeks later Oliver unexpectedly experienced cardiac arrest which left him with a brain injury that only worsened over time.

Oliver was a strong, resilient, happy, and feisty little red headed boy that was loved by everyone that met him. Even those that never had the opportunity to meet him knew how special he was. Oliver loved to play with his toys and to explore around him. His favorite toy was the “O ball” or “Ollie ball”. This ball was a comfort to him from a very young age. Oliver loved play time with his mom and dad and kept them very busy at home. He also loved watching mickey mouse clubhouse, which was especially comforting to him when he was in the hospital. Oliver brought so much joy to everyone around him.

He is greatly missed by his parents, family, nurses, and doctors.

Oliver is survived by his loving parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A special thank you to all those at John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that gave Oliver the very best of care. You are like family, and we are forever grateful for each one of you.

Services for Oliver will be held Friday May 17 th , 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Porter Park Ward (933 East Brown Road. Mesa, AZ 85203).

Visitation 10:00-11:00 AM. Funeral Service 11:00 AM.

If unable to attend, you can join on zoom with this link https://zoom.us/j/92924810230.

If ordering flowers, they can be delivered to the church the day of the service by calling Crismon’s Flower Shop (480) 485-1580.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.