Marc Kuykendall
Marc Kuykendall
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Marc Kuykendall Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Fredrick Spendlove
July 29, 2021
I worked the graveyard shift with Marc at Soho Letterpress during the months surrounding September 11th, and just came across his remarkable chapbook, My Picayune Anxiety Room, from 2002. Reading it again, the joyful memories of late night dinner breaks on the fire escape overlooking Greene street came rushing back. I miss him and feel lucky to have shared time with him during his brief visit on Earth. Sending lots of love to his family and friends
Charlie Lloyd
February 17, 2019
Marc you are still my best friend and I am so sorry I couldn't help you. I love you
Chelsea Pybus
June 18, 2016
11 years and this day still hurts. Miss you ever so much.
Pam Anderson Sutherland
June 20, 2014
Marc,
It is hard to believe it has been nine years since you passed. How interesting that a new colleague of mine, a poet, has become a close friend. She was in school with you and sights you as one of the reasons she became a poet. And so your presence continues to be felt, despite the short but powerful time I knew you. I hope your family has transcended the loss.
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Kara
June 19, 2014
I am reminded of you all the time, often at the weirdest times...I was at a Mexican restaurant the other day and thought about how the guys at San Loco loved you and comped your food whenever you needed them to. You connected with almost everyone you came into contact with. And I will never be able to hear The Band without seeing you drumming on your knees. I hate how much you have missed in the last nine years, but love how much you loved life while you were here. I miss you.
Lauren Detreville
June 19, 2014
This world has been deprived of such a beautiful person for such a long time now. To all who knew him, it's no secret as to how big his capacity for love was. I will miss him always.
June 18, 2014
I miss you. Its been 9 years and you have missed so much.
Chelsea
Ronny Gupta
September 7, 2013
Marc, I was talking to my parents this evening about old times when were kids. You were my first real friend when we moved here from India. You were very kind hearted and our paths will cross again. Will always remember you
Hunter Bater
March 7, 2012
It's 2012 and I'm remembering my friend Marc. Like many before me, I was shocked by his energy, and especially his love, because his love was fearless. We met in 1998 and the friendship was like rushing water, filling an empty space inside me. He was so different from anyone I knew. He was able to express things-- intense, explosive things that are inside all of us, but stay locked inside by paralysis and self-doubt. Letting those things out transformed my life and relationships. I loved you Marc, and you knew it well. I am much stronger today because of you.
Raymond Neal
October 13, 2010
It's five years on and I'm just now learning of this. I worked with Marc at B&N when I lived in Richmond. My wife is a poet and we were discussing chapbooks. I remembered that I had one that Marc had done when he was still in high school - a little red, stapled unassuming thing. I Googled his name hoping to find some of his work online and found this sad, sad news. I can't believe that the feisty, spirited kid I knew has passed on. I still remember the bouncing joy he had when Ginsberg replied to a letter Marc sent him. I'm glad to see that so many folks remembered his buoyant presence and talent. Rest easy, Marc.
Pam Anderson
March 14, 2010
Marc,
I think about you every day, and lately I've been reading things I wrote when you passed while I was in Italy. It feels to me like you left your poet self
behind in me. I will see what I can do to bring the writing, the words, the noticing of this world forward. I'll always love the little (and best) parts of you you gave me.
March 14, 2010
March 14, 2010
Kate Parnell
March 13, 2010
Dear Marc -
It seems like just yesterday that you left, though I know that years have passed since then. I have missed you so often, and thought of you so much, and even though time has gone by, it still feels the same when I realize you're gone.
I hope you know how much you changed my life, and what an inspiration you were to me. I will always love you.
jordanj kuykendall
September 3, 2009
marc,
you have no idea how much i miss you. i talk about you all the time. and im crying in my bathroom right now writing this stupid little message. i miss you so much its crazy. you were so amazing you were my favorited. ever. alaays have been always will be. i wish you were still here.
i love you soooooo much.
-jordan
Michelle Kuykendall Matthews
August 16, 2009
With love always.
Your big sis
Natalie Lambert
March 18, 2009
Hey Marc,
I think about you alot lately actually because my girls love to ride their big wheel and I remember that you and I used to constantly ride and play in the street with your big wheel for hours on end.
Miss you, wish I had one of your books to read.
Natalie
Amelia Grohman
March 17, 2009
Just wanted to send a prayer to the Kuykendall family this new spring with my memories of Marc. We worked together at a letterpress in New York. I remember him printing on a Vandercook with a cast on his arm; he was cranking the press using his leg. His creativity and mischievousness always made me laugh. I miss him and treasure his memory and his poetry.
Michelle Kuykendall Matthews
May 21, 2008
Hello my lovely brother,
I just wanted to send a note to remind you that I love you.
Your big sis
Marc in New York
December 7, 2007
Rachael Hays
November 16, 2007
PEACE...passes all understanding but in its embrace a life is understood to the best ability of human-ness.
There are no contracts, only experiences...live in the now. Depression and regret comes from living in the past. Anxiety is from living in the future. ~RMH
I understand that the flesh is temporary, the soul lives forever. Our loved ones are with us even now.
PEACE to my beloved family. We are made stronger through the beautiful souls that have left the earth walk.
Michelle Kuykendall Matthews
November 16, 2007
Well, I am finally going to put something in here...it's only been over two years, huh? First, I want to thank all the lovely people who signed this guest book. Thank you so much for your thoughts, wisdom, prayers and words of encouragement.
It is impossible to describe how much I miss Marc. I can only hope that he knows how proud I am to be his sister.
Marc, I love you with all my heart.
Your big sis,
Michelle
tahir zimmerman
September 28, 2007
sympathies out to the family.
me and marc were good friends growing up.we lived in greenfield.he was a great friend and will never be forgotten.he once made me promise in 2nd grade that i wouldnt tell anyone he was still riding his bike with training wheels.he said it was only because he was too short.i never told anyone until just now.sorry marc.i love ya
Natalie Ashworth Lambert
August 16, 2007
Marc,
I think about you all the time. I was just reading some poetry of yours and amazed by all the places you studied and workshops you attended. I remember our youth, playing Smurf together on Atari, sneaking in Michael's room, climbing trees and how you used to follow me everywhere. I miss and think of you all the time.
Love, Natalie Ashworth Lambert
Heather
November 5, 2006
I met Marc once in 2004 when he and his dad installed a water heater in my house -- Marc was so charming, friendly and intelligent. We chit-chatted a little bit while he worked, and he told me about his poetry and website and how he had lived in New York. I was impressed with him, and I gave him my e-mail address so he could tell me about any readings in town. He said he was planning to bring poets down here.
Unfortunately, I never did hear from him, but Googled him once in awhile to see what he was up to. I am absolutely shocked and saddened to learn of his tragic death and my heart goes out to his family.
I think it says a lot that someone who met him once for two hours at the end of 2004 remembers him, but it was obvious to me that he was a very special person. It is a tremendous loss.
I am so sorry for you.
pat & mike kuykendall
June 5, 2006
happy birthday baby, we love you so very much. WISH YOU COULD BE HERE TO HAVE THIS DAY we are and always will be missing you, love forever. mom & dad
Richard Kuykendall
January 23, 2006
We didn't know you, Marc, but reading these comments brought us closer. We are all reduced with the death of one so young, and in the family. God's Love... Rich & Evelyn, Maui, HI
mom & dad k
January 4, 2006
honey this is not getting any easier, don't think it will. we missed you sooo much for the holiday season, especially mom on xmas eve, when you were always here with me to help as you did every year. all our love forever and again. mom & dad
Jordan Kuykendall
January 1, 2006
As Marc's neice I am verrry sad about his passing;-( I wish he could come back to all of us. i miss him dearly.
I love you Marc
arthur
August 17, 2005
Sorry to hear, just now, of your loss. Marc is a nice person and a great poet, we will not forget him.
that wonderful smile stays with us
August 5, 2005
Irven Kuykendall
July 20, 2005
Cousin Mike and Pat, so sorry to learn of your loss. I (kirk-kin-doll)
Katherine Haas
July 17, 2005
Dear Kuykendall family & friends,
I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I'll always have fond memories of Marc-his inquisitive, free spirit and his intensely compassionate and warm heart. To his parents, I hope you are comforted during this difficult time in the knowledge that Marc touched many peoples' lives for the very best in his short time here, and love for him will continue through memories and also through his words. Love & serenity to you all
Meg Hopkins
July 14, 2005
Dear Kuykendall Family~ You all have been in my thoughts during this sad time. There are countless memories that we all will take with us about Marc. I will forever remember his ambition, his genuine nature, his free spirit, his kind heart, and his contagious laughter. I miss our conversations that were always comforting to hear the excitement in his voice about a dinner party, the family business, his apartment, a new love. Marc truely was fortunate to have such a supportive and loving family. You all were always there for him and for that I know he was grateful. I am so very sorry for your loss, as I know you miss him more than any words can say.
Love~ Meg
Erin Porterfield (Clark)
July 14, 2005
Marc was a great friend. He was very passionate about life. I have great memories of all of us hanging out after middle school and high school. He was always the caretaker of the clan. He will be truly missed.
melanie layne
July 10, 2005
marc will be greatly missed and remembered. Peace to the family.
forever marc
July 6, 2005
Ileann Jimenez-Sepulveda
July 6, 2005
To the Kuykendall Family -- especially to Pat & Mike --
I am so very sorry for your immense loss. It was easy to fall in love with Marc. Even at 12 years old -- he was charming, intelligent and funny. Marc's special and soulful ways stayed with him from boyhood to manhood. I will always remember how he walked around rich with creativity and filled with the desire for knowledge. He wrote many words, but his warm smile said it all. Your love for each other and for him is the reason we all got to know and love him so much. Thank you for Marc. May God bless, Marc and you all during this trying time. We love you so very much, Ileann, Hector, and Sofia
Danette Jimenez
July 6, 2005
Marc was a charming, caring, romantic in life with an immense passion for creative writing. He was very fortunate to have been raised in such a loving home, that I too was fortunate to feel love and acceptance from. He has left us all with many of memories to keep him alive in our hearts. Marc will never be forgotten. Kuykendall family you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Danette
Pam Anderson
July 1, 2005
Michael and Pat, This is Pam. I am still in Italy but am flying home tomorrow, July 2nd, having heard yesterday by e-mail from Marc's friend David of his passing. I am as sad as I have ever been, and have been these last ten days when your son has been missing from my life. I felt in my bones something was horribly wrong but didn't know how to reach you from here. I cannot imagine your pain. I had no idea of Marc's. With me he was all joy and laughter. I have rarely been as happy with or as connected to anyone in my life. I am speechless over this loss. May I come and see you when I return? I need to know him still better through you.He was such a special person to me. This world is already missing him, and me especially as I was falling in love with him. What is left here does not seem the same without his voice, his words.
Please let me know how to reach you.
With immense sympathy,
Pam Anderson
David Perry
June 28, 2005
Marc was a beautiful person and I have many memories of wonderful times spent with him in New York talking life, baseball, music, art, the City and poetry, experiencing all of them--thanks to him--with heightened perception and rare passion.
Despite difficult times, I am proud to have helped him realize, with Barretta Books, his vision of joining his passions for poetry and printing.
My condolences and best wishes to the Kuykendall family and Marc's numerous friends.
Richard Roundy
June 27, 2005
My thoughts are with you. I knew Marc from the NYC poetry world. His poetry was intense and quite beautiful. He will be missed.
Dan and Natalie Blaz
June 25, 2005
I cannot believe that I am actually writing in this book. Although I was not able to be at home my heart is with everyone. I have and will miss him more than words can say. I will always remember us walking into Kindergarden together on the first day holding hands. Eventhough everyone laughed at us we didn't care. We just knew that we were there for eachother on a very scary day. Through our lives we no longer were physically with each other, but I have always felt him holding my hand at times that I was unsure and scared, as I do now. I Love you Marc.
Terry Guedri
June 25, 2005
My deepest sympathies go out to you all. I am saddened by his death and will always remember his impish smile and independent spirit.
Elsa Alvarez
June 24, 2005
Dearest Friends,
My heart and prayers are with you. May the Lord give you the strength you all need to accept the challenge presented before you.
I know God will be with all of you every step on the way to healing. We all at birth come with a life contract, and Marc’s life contract in this earth was short.
Marc left to everyone he knew a great and wonderful memories; that will last a life time in our hearts. He is home looking down to all of us.
Cordially and sincerely,
Elsa Alvarez
Ps. do not forget I am only a phone call away.
David & Cheryl McGhee
June 24, 2005
We are deeply saddened and our hearts go out to you for the loss of your precious son. We do not know you but truly understand and share in your pain. Our 22 year old daughter passed away 16 months ago. May God bless and comfort you as only He can do, and may He shower His love upon you. We are here for you if you ever want or feel the need to talk.
In Christian love,
linda and Fred Hoppe
June 24, 2005
Our prayers are with you.
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