Derek Kynan Wendt
April 03, 1982 - October 05, 2006
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Derek Kynan Wendt
April 03, 1982 - October 05, 2006
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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
O'Connor Mortuary says:
October 10, 2006
All of us at O’Connors are keeping the family and friends of Derek in our thoughts and prayers.
Rachel Casarez says:
October 10, 2006
Dear Cliff and Family,
The WE CARE program was shocked to hear to Derek’s passing. We were so excited to work with Derek and we knew he had so much to offer this world. Even though we were together for a short period of time, Derek, and his unexpected passing, touched each of us. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rachel Casarez
Rich Salemme says:
October 10, 2006
Cliff and Family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Derek sure know his baseball and was always friendly. He was a very nice young man. Our prayers are with you.
Rich & Loretta Salemme
sarah E. Buba says:
October 10, 2006
Dear Ken Derrick,
I love you so much and so does Caitlyn!! You were my soulmate, my companion, my boyfriend for 8 years, my soon to be husband, and the proud DADDY of our daughter Caitlyn. We had so many awesome years together. Caitlyn will always be a reminder of you. I will always remember the nickname you gave me, SWEET PEEP. I will take very good care of your little princess, Caitlyn. I will always tell how great of daddy you were. You are the love of my life and I will never forget you. I know I will see you again someday and God will take great care of you. To Caitlyn’s #1 DADDY and my #1 sweetheart.
Love always and forever,
wifeSarah Buba and
Caitlyn Vivian Wendt
Steven and Tina Miller says:
October 10, 2006
I will never forget Derek, I met him when he was 9 or 10 in California at his dads house when I was visiting for His dads brother Tom. Tom Was getting married and Derek made himself known to me right away as a young man with a strong personality, even at that age. I thought, this is a good kid even back then.
Cliff, Knowing you the way I do, I mourn your loss. I can say I will never forget Derek!
Love, Steve and Tina Miller Family