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
Yolande and David Salter says:
October 10, 2006
Our deepest sympathy.
Andrea Shane says:
October 11, 2006
For all who knew and loved Derek:
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all of you. May time heal your broken hearts. I hope you can find peace through the comfort and love of each other.
My deepest sympathies,
Andrea Shane
Bob Zurbuch says:
October 11, 2006
We are very sorry for your loss. Please know that your family is in our prayers during this difficult time.
Chris Uhing says:
October 11, 2006
I never knew Derek, but I lost a husband at the age of 26 with 2 little boys at home. It is so hard, but we serve a loving God I hope that He will give you all peace and comfort through this.Never quit talking about Derek, esp to his daughter. I still tell my boys stories and they are 22 and 23 yrs old now. I am Sandy Shane’s sister Derek’s Uncle Bob Shane’s wife God Bless
Colleen Fisher says:
October 11, 2006
Dear Cliff:
Rick and I are so sorry for your sudden loss. We feel blessed to have had the opportunity to meet Derek during your wedding weekend, we enjoyed his company so much. Cliff, we share your grief and if there is anything we can do to help please contact us. Your are fortunate to have someone as special as Nancy by your side, be strong!
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Colleen & Rick Fisher