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Brendan Wenberg Obituary
January 5, 1979 - October 24, 2014
Durham
Brendan Andrew Wenberg, age 35, died unexpectedly in Austin, TX on October 24, 2014. He was a professional artist and sculptor and the creator of Strange Child Ink, an art and apparel line. He is survived by his partner Luisa Romero, his parents Rev. John W. Wenberg, Jr of Glade Valley, NC and Ruth Hamilton, Magdalena NM and Durham, NC, his stepmother, Carol T. Wenberg of Glade Valley, NC, his stepfather Dr. Micheal Jokinen, Durham, NC, brothers Jack Wenberg , Chapel Hill, NC, Ethan Wenberg, Albuquerque, NM, stepbrother Brian Whitman, Benson, NC, and stepsister Mackensie Whitman, Saxapahaw, NC. Other survivors include a maternal aunt, Mary Best, Goldsboro, NC, uncles Tom Hamilton and Bill Hamilton, Punta Gorda FLA, and paternal uncle, Bob Godley, Wilmington, NC.
A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, November 22, 2014 at the Chapel Hill Friends Meeting, 531 Raleigh Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 with a reception to follow. Memorials may be made to The Brendan Wenberg Memorial Fund which will mend the bridge in community through healing art and carry on the legacy of Strange Child art. The fund is with Wells Fargo Bank, account 5135754975. Memorials may also be made to NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
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Sponsored by Ruth Hamilton.
January 5, 2015
Dearest Ruth - I remember Brendan's emerging talents as an artist - humorist. I still have a clever charicature he did of me many years ago. Love his vinyl statue. Remember his joy of life when you think of him - bet he'd want it that way. And you'll miss him Love to you both, Nancy
Erika Reif
December 31, 2014
Such a hard thing to go through, the loss of a child. Holding you and Brendan in the light. I'm sure he will be taken care of as his soul moves into its next adventure. God bless you both. You are such a light in everyone's life, I'm sure your son is in gods hands
julie Davis
December 30, 2014
May flights of angels sing him to him to his rest. (Shakespeare's Hamlet)
Ethan, Brendan, and Jack Wenberg
Ruth Hamilton
December 30, 2014
Brendan's vinyl sculpture made in Pinon Springs, NM
Ruth Hamilton
December 30, 2014
December 4, 2014
Ruth and Michael,
Love prevails. Danny and I will hold you in the light and send you prayers. Please know we love you.
Lundee & Danny
November 24, 2014
Dearest Ruth and John and family, My heart goes out to you. So sorry for the loss of Brendan on this earth. May he find peace and healing on the other side. love to you. Cyndi Morgan
Lundee Amos
November 22, 2014
Ruth and Michael ,
Know we are holding you in God's light and love. We love you and send our hugs and prayers , Lundee and Danny
Joanne Dahill
November 22, 2014
A light alive in hearts that hold dear the sound of a child's laughter - the creative force that burst forth multicolored and multidimensional - the love shared. The known Soul-light that lives on.
Cathy Kielar
November 21, 2014
We all feel a loss now. Yet, I know Brendan's life was well lived.
Allison Wooters Spell
November 19, 2014
Ruth and Michael, i'm so sorry but know that you are celebrating the life, creativity, and love of Brendan. Praying for you both and the entire family.
Moksha Sharon Kolman
November 18, 2014
Holding you and your family close in my heart. Wishing you peace and comfort.
Blessings and Love,
Moksha kolman
Ruth Hamilton
November 18, 2014
Dearest Brendan,
I just found a hand
print cast in plaster of your hand at two years old. You had a happy childhood. Love, Mom
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