Simon Joshua Oaida, 18 of Lincolnton went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 24th, 2015 at Levine Children's Hospital. Born October 10th, 1997, he was the son of Steven Oaida and Melita Oaida. He was a North Lincoln High School Senior. He was a loving son, brother and uncle. He loved life, always had a positive attitude and strong faith in God. His parents, Steven and Melita Oaida of Lincolnton; two sisters, Mel Rusu and husband Flavius of Lincolnton, Marisa Oaida of Lincolnton; two brothers, Steven Oaida of Lincolnton and Sebi Oaida of Lincolnton; and a nephew, Levi Rusu survive him. The funeral will be 2:00 pm Saturday, November 28th, 2015 at First Romanian Pentecostal Church 5483 Bethel Church Road, Hickory, NC 28602 with Pastor Adrian Balan officiating. Burial will follow at Brookford Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 pm Friday, November 27th, 2015 at the church. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Oaida family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.