Ken Bendix, July 21, 1962 ? September 29, 2009. Ken passed away after a long, courageous battle against peritoneal mesothelioma. He leaves behind his wife, Alexa; daughters, Aria and Isabella; parents, Don and Betty; brother, Mike; sisters, Barbara and Diana and 9 nieces and nephews.

Ken graduated from Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino and UC Irvine. He went on to have a successful career in the software industry. He was a devoted father, husband, son and brother. We will miss his quiet courage and loving spirit. All those who knew Ken have been enriched by having him in their lives.

Ken's Memorial Mass will be on Friday, October 9, 2009 at 1:30pm at San Francisco Solano Catholic Church, 22082 Antonio Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Ken's name to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, P.O. Box 91840, Santa Barbara, CA 93190-1840, or visit their website at www.curemeso.org/fundraising/kenbendix.

O'Connor Mortuary, 949 581-4300
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