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1992
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2016
Maxfield Prado Obituary
Max was born April 15, 1992 in Bakersfield to Joey and Georgia Prado. He was later raised by Edward and Maureen King, and his manager and good friend, Courtney King, who greets him at Heavens' gates with his mother Georgia. He is survived by his father Joey and grandmother Tina of Oklahoma, and many friends.
He was an actor and producer, featured in the motion pictures "The Benchwarmers" (2006), and "Miss Guided" (2008), and the TV Sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" (2005).
He was Baptized Catholic and active in the St. Francis Parish Youth Group. Though Max was extremely talented, sadly, he suffered in his last years from the disease of addiction, and died of a drug overdose on March 13, 2016.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Church, 900 H Street, on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 9:00 am. In lieu of flowers, pray for all those who suffer from addiction and do a kind act in Max's memory.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Maxfield Prado
Maxfield Fan
September 21, 2024
Rip MaxField
Tina Martin
March 13, 2024
Thinking about Joey today Max is with Georgia and Joey holds the memories.This is one of the deepest hurts his boy, his buddy, his son.A loan from God to teach us love, it has.Max what a sweet soul , we don't know the why but we know the where .You live in the house of the highest , you are fondly remembered by so many.Memories keep you connected.
Gilbert
March 13, 2023
Whats up max it's gilbert your buddy agian still remember the last days we picked you up to chill and go party all the stuff you wanted to do .......
Keep it sf bro.
Kayla (cruzinbosco)
February 10, 2022
Watching his episode of Yes, Dear and decided to look up the adorable child actor, only to find out this news. This breaks my heart. RIP Max.
HIMYM fan
August 26, 2021
RIP Gasser :(
Brad and Tina Martin
March 13, 2021
On this Anniversary of the day Max entered Eternal life I celebrate that he was and that he is , and that now forever he will be.Our hearts are with you Joey the survivor the one who remembers everyday all of it.A Father's love will follow forever.
Caitlin Marie McGee
October 28, 2020
He was so much more talented than tmi think even he knew. God welcomed him home with warm arms
Well see you again!
Nick Nicita
August 19, 2019
Wow, this hit me hard. It had been a while since I'd seen Max and this was the last thing I expected. I love you dude and you were definitely someone who deserved better than your untimely death. At least you're no longer suffering. Rest in Paradise man
Adrian Fuentes
June 25, 2019
Max was my next door neighbor and i never realized it until it was brought to my attention about 10 years ago. I never believed it because hardly anyone from my hometown gets famous. But now that i did my reasearch, he was in Fact my neighbor and a childhood friend during the late 1990's. He was a great kid and a great person all around, kind, innocent and loved to play. I may have never known him personally after losing contact but that will always be the best memory ive had with him. Gone too soon. Gone too young.
Ron Barnes
March 13, 2019
One of the smartest most talented young men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing as a baby, a child and a young man while working and being great friends with his parents.
January 6, 2018
max was more than a good man he was an insparation
Jake
January 5, 2018
I don't know why I feel so saddened by your passing. Benchwarmers was one of my favourite movie growing up. You weren't much older than me. It's crazy how seeing people on the big screen makes life seem like a dream and you forget they're real people too and do go through the same things as everyone else. I think of you often
Kyle Turney
December 19, 2017
Max was a great young man and he was taking the journey in life that he understood. I was fortunate enough to spend a brief moment of my life getting to know him, but in that moment I begin to understand that this kid had a heart of gold. I know that Heaven is a much better place now that he is there.
April 24, 2017
Max was talented and focused and charming and handsome and funny please don't remember just the way he died but the way he lived his living was worth so much more,so sad to know he is not here and comforted that his mom was there to greet him.Joey,we could not begin to understand this deep empty,we are broken with you.Max sweet peace.
Brad and Tina Martin
Kimberly Koch
March 31, 2017
So very sorry to hear about this, God bless him and prayers of comfort for his family
Lenny D
February 15, 2017
Didn't know you seen you in Benchwarmers movie sad to see young talent go to soon hopefully your at peace now condolences to the family RIP
Jody B
October 25, 2016
A few years ago I answered a Craigslist listing for a work on a short film. Long story short I ended up meeting Max, because his aunt was producing the film. He was there just to there to help out, so he was able to help me with the boom mic and other things that needed to be done on the film. We both got a bad sun burn, because of the long day of shooting. I remember walking with him to a store in down town Bakersfield to get junk food and him telling me about Bakersfield. He was a funny guy to be around. I never received imdb credit for helping out, but I always thought it was worth it, because I was able to meet Max.
Gilbert Rodriguez
March 24, 2016
Rip max your buddy gilbert keep it sf giants my boy I will go to a game for you soon You where a good friend!
Danny
March 23, 2016
Rest in peace Max I miss you
alyssa foresman
March 21, 2016
Joey,You are constantly in our thoughts. In your son's memory, we will spread an act of kindness. Please let us know if you need anything. Max died on a date that is very special and difficult for me, a date related to my eldest son. We are sorry Max left this earth too soon and left you to bear the pain. We will keep you, his extended family, and his friends in our hearts. Sincerest Condolences,Alyssa Foresman
Ron Barnes
March 21, 2016
Hi Joey, I am deeply saddened by this new, I give you my deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers, Max was awesome, I proudly tell people how long I have known you and Max. Hope to see you Wednesday, I will be there.
Arturo Gasca
March 20, 2016
Hey mofle,you stood me up...im finally out and your not around....im gonna miss you ese.......remember what i promised you...my next baby will sport your name..thankyou for coming into my life,i learned alot from ...you better be waiting for me up there ,but till then ill be here with you always on my mind...bye.
Arturo Gasca
March 20, 2016
Hey mofle,you stood me up...im finally out and your not around....im gonna miss you ese.......remember what i promised you...my next baby will sport your name..thanking you for coming into my life,i learned alot from ...you better be waiting for me up there ,but till then ill be here with you always on my mind...bye.
Matthew Chavez
March 20, 2016
My respect and love go out to you all, he Will be truly missed. As he is, may he lay in a better place now.In God I Trust-The Chavez familyLarry, Michelle,and 2 sons- Larry Jr, and Matthew Chavez.OURS PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
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