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Chris Moore
July 9, 2025
I loved to watch Caminiti play here in Houston when he was an Astro and right now I am watching HGTV. Turns out his daughter and her husband are having their house redone after they purchased one that needed remodeling and were trying to do it themselves. The show is called " Help! I wrecked my house- take me out of my Reno!"
Anonymous
September 5, 2022
I hadn't thought of you until I saw your daughter Kendall tonight on a HGTV show. She's a beautiful young woman, I'm sure you are a proud smiling father looking over her. RIP
R W
October 20, 2019
Astros are in the WS and it made me think of you. You were one of my fav athletes, you and Earl Campbell:)
JR
October 12, 2019
With the Astros in the Playoffs it reminded me of those former players who we have lost. Being young when Ken was a player with Houston, and having me him in person, it is difficult to forget his loss.
October 21, 2017
Watching the Astros tonight against the Yankees. Rest In Peace, Ken.....we still miss you!
Patricia
December 25, 2016
Merry Christmas Ken. May you be at rest with Our Savior and the Angels.
Patricia Paul
November 24, 2016
Thought of you during the CUBS World Series run. Sat behind the dugout just like I did when you invited me to your games. Same seat. You would have loved Wrigley. We sure did! Miss seeing you on the field but my memories keep you close at heart.
Jo Ann Pulido
September 27, 2016
August 6, 2016 a night to remember. The night the San Diego Padres inducted the All Star third baseman Ken Caminiti into the Hall of Fame. It's hard to believe it will soon be 12 years since you left. To us San Diegans you will always be our hero. The GOAT (The Greatest OF All Time) we love you and miss you lots !!! My #21Favorite
David Indermill
April 22, 2016
Miss You Brutha. I enjoyed our friendship over the years since we first met in 1995. I keep in touch with your 3 little girls on instagram. I ran into Kendall on the board walk a few weeks back. That was the first time I saw her since I was at your Texas home in 1999 for 9 days. I had such a great time homeboy. I will see you in Heaven one day my friend...
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEfmY3ukGcWB9fOePy4Etvj2rsVSlymnemvCPs0/?taken-by=pacificbeachsandiego1969
Jo Ann
April 22, 2016
Thinking of you always and especially 4/21 your birthday!!!
Dayna
April 21, 2016
Happy Birthday Mr. Caminiti
December 8, 2015
Revelasion 21.3.4.5.asi sera
October 11, 2015
Thinking of you while watching astros in the playoffs. I know you are watching over them
Miss you alot.
Harry Simpson
October 10, 2015
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Dayna
October 10, 2015
Eleven years.....hard to believe it's been that long. You're remembered by those who knew you and those who did not. Forever a fan of yours! Go Astros!
Patricia Paul
July 30, 2015
Baseball season 2015. I cried when I heard Biggio mention you during his HOF speech. Fond memories of your playing days years ago. I miss you and think of you.
Derrick Klinkhammer
July 29, 2015
LOVE YOU, Bro. There will never be another you
July 26, 2015
Craig Biggio remembered you today in his HOF speech. You're forever missed. RIP
July 20, 2015
We love you and will always miss you. You are our angel in the outfield.
Jo Ann Pulido
July 19, 2015
We love you Cami your legacy and your memory will live on forever ..you will always be my favorite Padre ever ..
July 14, 2015
Watching the All Star game tonight brings back memories of watching you play. RIP. It's still a tragedy you're not here.
June 3, 2015
Miss you so much
June 3, 2015
Still miss you so much. You will always be my favorite person and favorite third baseman.
Caminiti fan since the Astros days....
June 2, 2015
That people are still posting remembrances of you more than ten years after your passing shows how much they cared about you, Cammy. It's sad you haven't been here to see your girls grow up. You're still the best third baseman ever. God bless you and your family.
A fan from your Astros days...
June 2, 2015
Still remembering the best third baseman ever to play the game....it's still sad to know that you are not here to see your girls grow up.
Gabriel Rodriguez
May 5, 2015
Mr. Caminiti, what can I say. It's 2 am and am looking at ESPN seeing how great the Stros at playing right now. And thoughts of my favorite and the best player in the world popped in my mind. I will never forget you! May God Bless your beautiful family!!!
m. medina
October 4, 2014
RIP Cammy. Gone but not forgotten. MVP for life. God bless you and your family.
lil russell
July 21, 2014
I will always miss you. You will always be the greatest third baseman to me and also the greatest person.
Patricia P
April 22, 2014
Baseball season 2014. Thoughts of you.
Jo Ann Pulido
April 22, 2014
Another Birthday in Heaven you will never be forgotten my all time favorite 3rd baseman for the Padres!!! R.I.P <3
April 21, 2014
Happy Birthday.
David Indermill
April 11, 2014
Cammy was a close friend of mine for 8 years. I taught him how to surf and he taught me to work hard at your God given talent and other life long lessons. I cherish all of the great times including when I stayed at his home in Texas when he played again for the Astros in 1999. He will never be forgotten. I am in contact with his 3 daughters to make sure his daddys girls are doing well via social media. He impacted my life in a positive way and helped me be who I am today in personal and business. Forever grateful to him.
Petin Delgadillo
January 8, 2014
Something today caused me to think of you, to look into you more, to read the stories of your journey. It brought so many fond memories of watching you in the Dome as a child. I was excited when you came back to Houston and always hoped the best for you. You were incredible. Thank you. I hope you are at peace now, you are forever remembered and revered by your fans. Thank you for waving at me outside of the Dome one night after the game, you were getting into your big Ford truck, meant a lot to a young boy, and is a great memory 25 years later.
jim bunner
January 1, 2014
Cammy... miss you buddy. From high school to our days in college and ball afterwards... sad to think we won't be able to look back on life and laugh
October 11, 2013
you have been missed alot and always will be, your for ever fan
Jo Ann Pulido
October 11, 2013
Can't believe its been 9 years since you left us your memory will live and never be forgotten. You will always be my all time favorite Padre. R.I.P
victor checketts
October 10, 2013
I still cant believe that ken has left. he had such potential and it is so sad that drugs really messed him up. I will remember his career especially when he played for the padres. may your family find peace in knowing you are safe in the arms of our lord. rest in peace ken
February 13, 2013
Great memories of Ken with his brother Glen and the fabuluos Caminiti Family at Candelstick Park.Ken's debut night at SF.Great Memories of Brother Glen, a good friend. Thank You,John Welteroth
Rene Cardoza
February 12, 2013
great guy never refused me an autograph and got to sell him some shop equipment, very reserved,great respect for others as well,thnx Ken
Patricia P
October 14, 2012
Think of you often. May your soul be at eternal peace. Thank you Ken for all the memories that I will always hold close in my heart.
Cinsy
October 10, 2012
hey still miss you i think you were the best ever and always will. god bless you nd yours.
Nancy Jones
October 7, 2012
I was just remembering you. I'm a New Yorker but you impressed the hell out of me, a real ball player. You are not forgotten.
August 20, 2012
Ken..May GOD bless and keep you in his loving arms forever.
Mary Aguilar
April 9, 2012
I miss seeing the gutsiest most fun loving man to ever grace the field his dirty torn uniform says it all for baseball diehards may you never forget the cheers when your name echoes in heaven. Miss your grit and tenacity My friend Cammie love Mary
Patricia Paul
October 22, 2011
Dearest Ken...World series 2011 in full swing..Texas..one of your old teams. How I miss you! All our memories will stay for eternity. Much love Ken. Thanks for all the joyous memories. Much love. Patricia from Chicago...Xoxo...all our times together. I pray for your soul and of your daughters.
Patricia Paul
October 21, 2011
Dearest Ken...World series 2011 in full swing..Texas..one of your old teams. How I miss you! All our memories will stay for eternity. Much love Ken. Thanks for all the joyous memories. Much love. Patricia from Chicago...Xoxo...all our times together. I pray for your soul and of your daughters.
Brian King
October 20, 2011
Love and miss you Cammy!!!
I purchased one of your autographed game bats recently and thought I'd visit this page.
I'll never forget being 12 years old and watch you lead the Padres to the world series. It was an amazing time.
Thank you for all the great childhood memories.
Jo Ann Pulido
October 25, 2010
Cami..6 years since you left us...you will always be my #1 Padre...you will never be forgotten, we miss you so much...R.I.P
October 23, 2010
You are thought about often and will never be forgotten. The Astros were lucky to have you and so were we. I hope your daughters are well. May you fly with the angels and enjoy playing baseball. You're the best M
Cindy
October 18, 2010
You are still miss by everyone in san Digeo, but I miss you to ,you were the best in baseball and I went to games just to see you. Will Miss you forever. C
October 17, 2010
I lost my dad in 2007 and I'm sure it is no easier for your daughters than it is for me. Knowing that you are up in heaven together either playing baseball or hockey, I'm sure that you are happy. I just wish that you both would have known how much you were loved and cared about. You will never be forgetten. Loves ya both.
June 9, 2010
As fathers day draws near, i know that your daughters are thinking about you. I know that you are in a better place my # Astro Man, but boy do I miss you out there on the field. I hope you are happy up there and swinging a bat with all the players who have also passed away. You will never be forgotten Cami.
Your #1 Fan
M
Jo Ann Pulido
April 21, 2010
Just thinking of my favorite padre on his birthday...R.I.P. Camini you are still loved and miss and will be forever, I know you are watching down on us.
andrew phillips
April 15, 2010
he is still missed. i created a group on facebook..."friends and fans of ken caminiti"...check it out...RIP bro
Joe Romano
March 27, 2010
I was a big fan of Ken. Myself growing up in San Jose CA. remember seeing his name all over the Mercury News sports section when he played for Leigh High School and San Jose State. It's really sad not to have him here anymore.
Rest In Peace My Friend!
Joe Romano
Eddy Arrizon
June 6, 2009
He was an amazing baseball player, and had a great personality. I still remember when he signed my poster at a county fair when I was 9 now im 21 and that poster will always remind of what a great person he was. No matter anyone would say.
M
May 6, 2009
Cammers,
You are thought about often and you will always be our #1 astro. I always look for you out on the field forgetting that you are in Heaven looking down on us.
Roland Phillips
May 3, 2009
You are still the best third baseman in San Diego. I sit on the third baseline to this day, nobody played it better than you Ken! Cami you are why I still go to the padres games. Your missed greatly.
Cindy Richardson
April 22, 2009
When I watch baseball I still think of you and your family. Happy Birthday up there I think of you ofen and know your safe there.
April 21, 2009
My Dearest Cami...you will never be forgotten...wishing you a happy birthday in heaven~~~ watch over the Padres for us!!! R.I.P...
John Covington
April 20, 2009
Ken...I wish you were still here to celebrate your birthday tomorrow. You are missed.
March 19, 2009
cams,
you are still in our thoughts. we miss you, our #1 astro.
m
Jodie
February 18, 2009
Just missin' ya.
m
November 30, 2008
It seems like yesterday when I heard that you had left us for the skies above and it still seems unreal. You are thought of often. Thanks for all your astros memories.
P Paul
October 21, 2008
On this, the 4 anniversary of your passing (10-10-08), please know you are forever in my heart and my dreams. I know you can hear me and feel my tears. God be with you always. PP. Chicago, IL.
September 11, 2008
Cammers,
When we watch the Astros on tv, I still expect to see you there. We miss you and think of you always. You will always be our #1 player and we will always be your #1 fan.
m
HR Mac
July 12, 2008
Even after all this time, you are still greatly remembered and missed. Recap of SD Padres 1998 NL Championship footage brings back lots of wonderful memories.
July 12, 2008
Miracle
June 21, 2008
I sorry to hear about your dea loved one I would ove to share a comforting scripture with you at John11:25 Jesus said I am the resurrections and the life he that exericses faith in me will come to life.
PP
May 20, 2008
Belated birthday wishes, celebrate your 45th with the angels.
Jo Ann Pulido
April 23, 2008
Just sending you belated birthday wishes you are always in my thoughts, my heart & my prayers....God Bless you Cami
Juanita Marburger
April 21, 2008
Happy Birthday
PP
April 10, 2008
Another baseball season. When I close my eyes, I still envision your extraordinary talent on the field and recall your kindness off the field. God rest your soul.
Art Navarra
April 9, 2008
Nancy,
So sorry for you and your family's loss.
February 11, 2008
Whenever I think about baseball, I always think about you. I don't think there is a person around who doesnt think of you often. Rest in Peace Cammer. We miss you.
m
Patricia Paul
October 18, 2007
On this your anniversary, know that I think of you and pray that you are at peace. I will forever cherish our memories. You are in my heart for always.
Jo Ann Pulido
October 11, 2007
My dearest Cami i cant believe its been 3 years since you left this world and left behind your beautiful family and your awesome fans who still remember you and will never forget you. May you rest in peace and know that all your Padre fans in San Diego miss you more than words can say... you will always be my number One Padre!!!
DJ Wheels
August 24, 2007
I just finished reading a article about the Astros third baseman. As I was reading the article. I remembered seeing him play twice on TV. I also remember the great arm he had but, the article brought out the kind man he was off the field which people seldom saw. I think everybody should read this article which resides in the Best American Sports Writing 2005 edition. This article tells you how generous and caring he was. I extend my deepest condolences to his family and all the Houston Astros fans.
Kiley Burton
August 14, 2007
Im a lifelong astros fan an followed ken from game one on..........he meant so much to me the way he played the game and all, he and I are very similar in many ways and when I was at the playoff game in 04 when they paid tribute to him on the video screen before the game I couldnt stay in my seat.....I was crying so hard, RIP Cammy
August 13, 2007
I'm sure you saw the fan appreciation for your buddy Craig today. It was awesome. I thought of you and how you too should have been a part of it. I'm glad that Nancy and the girls were there and I'm sure everyone was thinking of you too.
m
Glen Franco
July 29, 2007
As Tony Gwynn was inducted into the Baseball Hall Of Fame today, I started to reflect on the 98 Padre team and what Cammi meant. I'm sure Tony would agree what a huge loss Cammi is. Cammi played the game with passion as Tony did. I also want to wish Cammi's family well, and God Bless. Ken is missed.
Donna Sujishi
July 5, 2007
Carrie, I hope you and your family are doing well. I think about you all the time. You were and still are a great friend that I will always treasure. Hope to hear from you soon. Tell your mom and dad I think of them and miss your visits to our house. Let me know when your in town. Love you always,
Donna (Barrier) Sujishi
Barb Smith
July 3, 2007
A great story this week in the Houston Chronicle about Biggio's love of Caminiti. A real tribute to a great player and a great friend
steph cleputn
June 28, 2007
Well Cammi your buddy Biggio is about to do it 3000 hit he wishes you were here to see it. We all wish you were here but we know you are looking down on us from that baseball diamond in the sky!! We all love you Cammi you and Biggio And Bagwell were the HEART of the ASTROS!!! Well Cammi watch your buddy hit that 3000. Be our angel in the outfield!!! I miss you sooo much anytime someone talks about you or I read something about you I get tears in my eyes cause I can't believe the man that made me fall in love with baseball is gone I love you Cammi always and forever!!!!
C Wright
June 26, 2007
Ken, your athletic ability and strikingly handsome presence are an inspiration that keep my spirits high to this day. Quite an accomplishment for a man I never met. Thank you
Gary Sloan
May 15, 2007
Cammy,
I'm a Big Time Padres fan and have been so since 1991/92. You meant alot to the City of San Diego, the game of baseball, and the San Diego Padres!
Jo Ann Pulido
April 23, 2007
Well another birthday with out you here. Just know how much you truly are missed. All your fans still love and miss you more than you could ever imagine my dear Cami!!! love you and may you rest in peace. You will always me my number one Padre!!!!
m
April 22, 2007
Happy Birthday to my favorite Astro. I know that you are shining down on us and that you are in a better place. I'm sure that baseball is much better there than it was here. I will always be your number one fan. God Bless You and Happy Birthay Cami.
Brian
March 28, 2007
Not many people know the real story of how Ken Caminiti received his first name. As a young US Marine, I had the honor to learn where Ken received his first name. Ken Caminiti was named after Ken Cutbush, husband to Betty Cutbush and former U.S. Marine who served with Lee Caminiti in W.W.2. Ken and Lee were best friends. Ken Cutbush was asked to be Lee's son's namesake and God Father.
During my time in the US Marines, 1994-1998, I was stationed at Camp Pendleton, California for 4 years and I never got to see a San Diego Padres Game. I regret not going to a game and I regret not having the guts to approach Ken and introducing myself. Betty told me that Ken and I would probably have got along, except for the fact that I was a Dodgers and Yankee Fan. Ken's God Mother was my neighbor growing up as a kid. Betty was a very sweet woman, probably much like Ken's Mom Yvonne.
Perhaps, I could have been Ken's friend? I wish I could have at least met Ken, he seemed like a great guy and we all know he was an amazing athlete.
I would like to give my condolences to Ken Caminiti's family and friends. The boy who lived the American Dream will be missed.
Regards,
Coy Bowden
March 28, 2007
I was in the stands at the Astrodome when he made his debut with the Astros and have always admired his baseball skills. I sure hated to hear of his passing. I followed him with the different teams during his career.
margot
January 23, 2007
Cami,
I never had the chance to meet you, but every time you played the game as an astro, i was watching. you might be gone from this earth, but not from my heart. i hope that your children are ok. i know that they must miss you as much as we do.
bernie brown
January 18, 2007
he was a good friend from 1998 to his death. he was always there for me and i tried to be there for him. one classy guy. bernie brown of former san diego radio show weekend at bernies on kogo and kfmb
Ronnie Tucker
November 26, 2006
I'll never forget you Cami. You've made me a baseball fan for life. I got to watch you as a child & you never failed me. You were the most exciting third baseman and you answered my fan mail. Now as a grown man I understand how life is & you'll always be remembered as my hero. Thank you
Jo Ann Pulido
October 17, 2006
My dearest Cami I still can't believe that you are gone from us...I never had the chance to meet you in person but loved you to pieces...you will always remain in my heart and you will always be my number one Padre... number 21 that is my man and always will be...You were the best the Pad's ever had and there never ever will be anyone else who can fill your shoes, not in this life time....you were the one and only!!!! May you rest in peace sweetie pie....
Love your number one Padre Fan -
Celeste
October 11, 2006
2years ago this morning i woke up to discover that my Favorite Baseball Player of all time had died. It broke my heart that such a fantastic baseball player, who seemed to have it all, including 3 beautiful daughters, had died. He was so awesome on the field.
IF You EVER had the chance to watch this man play 3rd base, he was electrifying... The Excitement he brought to the field, his intensity for the game. So today I will play "Where have all the cowboys gone', and know that you are up in heaven, Proud of your 2006 Padres, for Being back2back Western Division Champs. Because todays memories, will always reflect on the years you were here playing and giving all of us fans the chance of a lifetime, to see the greatest 3rd baseman of all time!
Rest In heaven...
Mark Geuy
September 30, 2006
Ken,
I was sadden by the loss of you back in 2004 and I can't believe it's been 2 years since your death. You were full of passion for the sport and unfortunately you were taken away from us.
I pray for your family and hopefully they are doing well.
God bless you.
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