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Stephen Radford Obituary
Stephen Anthony "Steve" Radford (47) passed away suddenly on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010 in Ventura. Steve's tragic death was caused by a brain aneurysm.
Steve was born on Nov. 22, 1962 in Oxnard. He was a lifelong Ventura County resident. He graduated from Rio Mesa High School in 1981. He completed a course in Production Printing in 1986. Steve worked at a variety of jobs throughout his life. Steve was generally a quiet, gentle and reserved person. Steve was an intellectual at heart, and was an avid reader. He also enjoyed listening to classic rock music, and watching history and comedy movies. His greatest joy was attending and interacting at large family gatherings.
Steve was a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Ron, who passed away in 1998. Steve is survived by his mother, Maria Radford; sister, Frances Radford; brother, Patrick Radford; and niece, Tiffany Radford, all residing in Ventura. Steve also leaves behind a large extended family and a small group of friends. Steve will be missed terribly by those who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be held from 12 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5 with the Celebration of Life Ceremony beginning at 3 p.m. at the Garcia Mortuary Chapel, 629 South "A "St. in Oxnard. For map and directions to ceremony location and to sign the family's online guestbook, please visit www.mysantapaulafuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the family-owned and operated Garcia Mortuary, 629 South "A" St., Oxnard. For further information please call 486-9148.
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Memories and Condolences
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MICHAEL GALVIN
November 6, 2010
steven was a great guy in high school he will be truly missed with his laughter he always help people , very frienly person and my reguards goes out to his family and who ever knew him , may you rest in peace , you will never be forgoten love you your true friend michael Galvin
November 5, 2010
Steven, Sail on dear cousin..... I will miss you. I will miss the peace, the calm that always seemed to possess you. I truly admired that quality. You will not be alone in your new home. So many of our family members are waiting to welcome you. I will think you often. Please give
my regards to "Jimi", "John" and "Jim". Gods speed. Sincerely, Kevin M. Snyder.....
Christine Voth, VC Area Agency on Aging
November 4, 2010
Maria,
My deepest condolences to you and your family with the untimely loss of your son. May time and memories of happy times together as a family help to sustain you in your sorrow.
Thomas Butcher
November 4, 2010
Let me express my deepest condolences to the Radford family, I attended school with Steven at Rio Mesa and I always made a point to say HI and how you doing to Steven even though we weren't the closest of friends.He is now Gods angel.
Deanne Holverson -Ball
November 3, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Michael Johnston
November 3, 2010
Mrs Radford, Frances, Patrick & Tiffany, I am sorry to read of your loss of Steve last week. Please know that others like me are sharing in your sadness. I was one of Stephen's teachers at Rio Mesa High School. I enjoyed him. What an avid reader he was, even in high school. I had run in to Stephen in stores and around town a few times over the years, but I am really very pleased that just within the past year we met and talked for a long time at the local Barnes & Nobles bookstore.
Ever personable, and an excellent conversationalist, he was always more than capable of holding up his side of any conversation. Stephen also had a terrific memory for people and events.
Yes, he was surely a very intelligent, very personable man. I am sad to read of your loss.
I will look to speak with you after his service at 3:00 on Friday.
Sincerely, Michael Johnston
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