Kenneth M. Bertok
July 04, 1957 - March 12, 2011
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Kenneth M. Bertok
July 04, 1957 - March 12, 2011
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Bertok, Kenneth
July 4, 1957 – March 12, 2011
Ken passed away at age 53, after a one-year battle with cancer. Ken is survived by his wife of 23 years, Tina and their son Alec. He was born in Toledo, OH and earned an MBA and a BBA from the University of Toledo. Ken joined McCormack & Farrow as a Partner in 2001. He had over 29 years of management recruiting and human resources experience. Before joining McCormack and Farrow, Ken was Senior Vice President of Client Services for a west coast recruiting management firm. Prior to that, he worked in Corporate Recruitment at First Interstate Bank and in Human Resources at Ohio Citizens Bank. Ken is past President of the Orange County Chapter of the National Human Resources Association NHRA.
He was a member of the Center Club in Costa Mesa, CA and an avid sports fan. He will always be remembered by his kindness and generosity, by everyone. Also surviving are his sisters Barbara Ed Turner, Carol Bob VanNewhouse and his brother Chuck Chris Bertok, in addition to a number of brother and sister-in-laws, niece and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Charlie and Clara Bertok and his niece Amy Turner. He was a member of the Greek Orthodox Mission Church of Orange County GOMSOC.
Visitation from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15 followed by Trisagion at 7 p.m at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16 at St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 4949 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604. Burial will follow at El Toro Memorial Park, Lake Forest.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: GOMSOC, 27129 Calle Arroyo, Suite 1803, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 or St. Anne School ? marked ‘Bertok’ in the memo section of the check, 32451 Bear Brand Rd., Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.
29 responses to Kenneth M. Bertok
Jerrilyn Nicholson says:
March 15, 2011
Kathy & Dennis,
Sorry to hear the news of your brother-in-law’s passing. He is now at peace after his long battle. Your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers for strength to get through this loss. I would like to share this poem with your sister and family:
Those we love remain with us
for love itself lives on,
and cherished memories never fade
because a loved one’s gone.
Those we love can never be
more than a thought apart,
far as long as there is memory,
they’ll live on in the heart.
Juanita Martinez says:
March 15, 2011
What an honor to know Ken, my condolences to the family.
Karen and Larry Murnen says:
March 15, 2011
We would like to send our sincere condolences to Tina, Alec and all of Ken’s family and friends. Ken was a special guy and will certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time.
Linda Wallace says:
March 15, 2011
Tina, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Alec and all of your family. You and Ken were blessed to have each other and a beautiful son and my hope is that your many special memories will warm you like a cozy blanket to comfort you forever.
Mark & Linda Johnson says:
March 15, 2011
Tina & Alec,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! We will all miss Ken!
Love & Hugs
Mark & Linda Johnson