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N. Brock Winkless IV, aged 55, passed away July 18th, 2015, after many years with MS. Long-time resident of the Los Angeles area, Brock's creativity and talents brought to life many iconic puppeteered characters and special effects for 20 years. He worked with such renowned Hollywood names as Stan Winston, Rick Baker and Kevin Yagher with credits including Child's Play, Terminator 2, and The Crypt Keeper. He is fondly remembered for his soft-spoken delivery, quick wit, sheepish grin and dry sense of humor that always kept everyone in stitches of laughter.
His childhood was spent in both the San Francisco Bay area and Albuquerque, where he
graduated from the University of New Mexico.
He is survived by his father, Nelson B. Winkless III; sisters, Chantal Scott and Danielle Hill; brother, Garth Winkless; three nieces and one nephew.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, LA Chapter (www.jdrf.org) to help his recently diagnosed niece and others. Brock's friends and colleagues are welcome to join the public Facebook group "For the Love of Brock" to share stories and photos.
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Allan Branch
June 1, 2024
As well as being one of the nicest guys, Brock was such a talented artist and designer, that I bought some pieces for my friends in New York, who treasured them and were equally sad when Brock died. A loss to the world and a tribute to his parents.
Allan Branch, Tasmania
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Stephanie Werick Vickrey
October 15, 2015
I am so shocked and sorry to hear this. My brother, sister, and I took swimming lessons with Brock, Chantal, and Danielle in the early 80's. My prayers are with your entire family.Stephanie Werick-Vickrey
Joseph Segura
August 30, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I am the outreach person for The Compassionate Friends. We are a local group of parents who have lost a child. We know the grief, we have walked the path. If the parent(s) and/or grandparent(s) of the deceased would like to attend our bi-Monthly meetings, our Facebook pages or receive contact phone numbers please contact me.
At [email protected]
Once again I am so sorry for your loss.
Joseph Segura
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