Derek Kynan Wendt
April 03, 1982 - October 05, 2006
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Derek Kynan Wendt
April 03, 1982 - October 05, 2006
Obituary
KEN’ DEREK KYNAN WENDT
Loving son of Clifford L.Wendt and Karen Sue Wendt. Derek was born April 3, 1982, in Merrillville, IN at 11:40 am. He unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2006 at 4:02 am.
Derek was raised in Irvine, CA. He graduated from Irvine high school in June 2001 and attended college at Orange Coast Community College.
Derek enjoyed working with the public and was an avid sports fan.
He is survived by his parents, Clifford and Karen; stepmother Nancy; sister, Chelsea Tara; daughter, Caitlyn Vivian Wendt; significant other, Sarah Buba; grandparents, Don & Doris Shane, Sweetser, IN, and Leonard & Genevieve Wendt, Warsaw, IN; Pamela Randall James aunt, Bellefontaine, OH; Robert Sandy Shane uncle, Parker, CO; Paul Clair Wendt, cousin Patrick Chrissann Shane, Ladera Ranch, CA; Dan Jill Wendt, Chandler, AZ; Thomas Gabriella Wendt, Cypress, CA; Sonja Wendt, Gilbert, AZ, and many cousins and friends. Derek was dearly loved by many and will be deeply missed by all.
Derek is preceded in death by his grandmother, Juanita Shane and his uncle, Richard Shane.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 11th, 2006 from 7-9pm at O’Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills, CA.
Second Visitation was held on Thursday, October 12th, 2006 from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Irvine, CA.
The Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, October 12th, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Irvine, CA. The Burial Service was immediately followed at El Toro Memorial Park in Lake Forest, CA.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourage you to send a donation on behalf of ?Caitlyn Vivian Fund? at chuck@oconnormortuary.com
97 responses to Derek Kynan Wendt
sarah buba says:
November 6, 2006
Ken Derrick,
YOU ARE #1 IN OUR LEAGUE!!!
Derrick, I have wonderful memories of our 8 years together and I will cherish them so Caitlyn know how wonderful and awesome you were and are still. Baby, I love and miss you so much.
Love always and forever,
Your love,
Sarah Buba wife
Patricia Gallup says:
November 19, 2006
Derek – May all that is good and peaceful surround your spirit and the spirits of your family. You will be missed greatly. Pat Gallup
David Gallup says:
November 27, 2006
Dear Derek,
I hope you are in a place of peace and serenity. You will always be in my thoughts.
Love, David
Rachel says:
December 2, 2006
Derek-
sorry it took so long for me to get on this and write to u… i want u to know, that everyday we have a constant reminder of you…everyday we see or feel something that lets us know ur still with us… caitlyn is always getting ur pictures and kissing them and saying “HI daddy! HI daddy!” its the sweetest thing ever…. caitlyns in good hands Derek!.. my sister is an AWESOME mother to her, and she is doing EVERYTHING in her power to make sure she has a great life.. shes going to school AND workingmore then usual but u already know all this! i know ur watching over them every single minute of their day. and my sister knows that also and it gives her peace… she misses you soo much derek…so much… we all do! rest in peace Derek! we love you dearly!
sarah buba says:
December 25, 2006
Derrick I just want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I know we were going to try and spend New Years Eve in New York to see the ball drop this year. I miss you sooooooooo much baby. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo