Kenneth Tonkovich
July 22, 1936 - May 15, 2017
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Kenneth Tonkovich
July 22, 1936 - May 15, 2017
Obituary
Kenneth (Kenny) Eugene Tonkovich “Boppy” was born July 22, 1936 in Great Falls, Montana and passed away May 15, 2017 at his home in Irvine, California surrounded by family. Kenny was a General Contractor for 50 years, inventor, race boat driver, NASCAR fan, slot machine aficionado, sportsman, sports fan, traveler, and a very proud American. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and enjoying life.
Kenny is survived by his daughter Debbie Gray and her husband Alan, son Kenneth W. Tonkovich and his wife Katie, 3 grandchildren Ryan Gray (Michelle), Abigail Wogoman (JD) and Kenneth Robert Tonkovich as well as 4 great-grandchildren Layla Tonkovich, Henry Wogoman, Lucille Wogoman and Gabriella Gray. He is also survived by his brother Paul Tonkovich (Janet) of Irvine, nieces, nephews and treasured friends. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife Seanne Faye Tonkovich, brothers Dick Tonkovich and Don Tonkovich.
Kenny’s life will be celebrated with a Memorial Service June 10, 2017 at 1:00 pm at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. His family requests that you please do not wear black to his service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your favorite charity in Kenny’s name.
6 responses to Kenneth Tonkovich
Greene Family says:
May 24, 2017
Please accept my family’s heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort in the fond memories of them, and The Almighty God’s promise to restore those asleep in death to perfect life on a paradise Earth, as written in The Bible for our comfort.
donna friess says:
June 3, 2017
Ken and I have known and lived Kenny since the mid 1970’s. We enjoyed his humor and loving ways at Weesha, Lake Powell and many family parties these past 45 years. We are proud of his beautiful family and his many accomplishments. He is missed. Love donna and ken friess
Larry Tyson says:
June 3, 2017
I have known the Tonkovich family for over fifty years. I consider Kenny, Don and Paul to be the most loyal and true friends of my lifetime. They addicted me to become a “River Rat” at the Parker strip. Kenny taught me how to build a “river house”. My daughter is named after Kennys` late wife Seanne. I will never forget the fabulous good this family has had on my life. May God bless them all. Love Larry Tyson
Lee Aston says:
June 4, 2017
Kenny and I have been very good friends for many years. Kenny, myself and several other buddies (Ralph Muirhead & Ron Rubideaux) were all close friends.
Kenny will be sorely missed and always remembered.
Lee Aston
Terry Mull says:
June 10, 2017
Terry Mull
My sympathy and warmest thoughts are with you now. Kenny was a true friend and I am so glad to have known him for many years. He loved life and so enjoyed his family. One of the “good” guys. I truly miss him.