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
Joseph Tabet M.D. says:
October 11, 2006
Dear Jr,Sorry you are going to miss the Bears season from down here i am sure you will be able to view it better from up there!!God Bless You.
Karen Williams & Bob Linney says:
October 11, 2006
Dear Cliff and Nancy, We are so sad to hear about your son Derek. There really are no words. Our hearts are with you.
Much Love Karen & Bob, Kimberley, Kyle, Leah & Tyler xoxo
Karen Williams and Bob Linney says:
October 11, 2006
Dearest Clifford and Nancy:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ken Linton says:
October 11, 2006
Dear Cliff and Family,
Like everyone, the shock and sadness of Derek’s passing still resonates with me. I remember Derek as a little guy when Cliff would bring him to our Sunday afternoon games, full of questions and always interested in baseball. He will truly be missed by all and my heart goes out to everyone whose lives he touched. God Bless, Ken
Maria Zamudio says:
October 11, 2006
Dear Cliff and family,
I’m so sorry for your sudden loss. I know as a parent we never expect this could ever happen but I know that God will take good care of your son and will comfort you and your family during this time. We will keep you and your family in our daily thoughts and prayers. Your friend, Maria WAMC O.R