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Braden Ross Obituary
Braden was born on April 22,1988, in Plano, Texas, and was known for his loving heart, calm nature and passion for all sports. He attended Pegasus School, Huntington Beach, CA, and Sage Hill High School in Newport Coast, CA. While at Sage, he excelled at playing varsity football, baseball, and soccer and was named Athlete-of-the-Year upon graduation.
After graduating, he was recruited to play football at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and also had the unique opportunity to play soccer in Germany. He graduated from the University of Arizona where he studied geology and developed a love for rock-climbing that led to his exploring many of our National parks. He continued to live in Tucson for many years and recently moved back to Newport Beach to be closer to his family. He was a passionate fan of the Angels, Lakers, Ducks, USC Trojans, and especially the Dallas Cowboys, who he grew up watching with his dad and brothers.
Braden was an adventurer at heart and loved to travel. His many travels included climbing Machu Picchu, working in a gold mine in Peru, and touring several European countries. Of all places he visited, the annual trip to Kulik Lodge in Alaska for fly-fishing with his dad and brothers was by far his favorite.
Braden will be remembered for his sweet smile, his bravery, his love of sushi and Mexican food, and the immense love he gave to his family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Gail and Steve Ross (Newport Beach, CA); his brothers Grayson Ross (Ally) (Oak Park, CA) and Taylor Ross (Newport Beach, CA); his sister Ashley Ross (Philadelphia, PA); his niece Haley Ross; his aunt Rebecca Heck (Charles); and his cousins Nathan (Dana), Collin, and Kendall (Sanaya) Stocke; and his beloved great-aunt Joan Packer.
A small service was held for immediate family members at McCormick and Sons Mortuary in Laguna Hills. To honor Braden's love of nature, a tree may be planted in his memory in one of the National forests through the Arbor Day Foundation @ arborday.org.
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Sarah hinkle
October 9, 2023
I will never forget when we first saw each other the way our eyes locked on one another and, the first time you came up and introduced yourself to me with confidence and bravery. I will always miss the way u smiled and the way we used to look at each other and hold each others hand, you always knew how to make me laugh and you taught me about love and life, you were so kind and had the most beautiful soul. You are the best person I´ve ever had the pleasure of knowing, you are my one and only angel and I will always remember u, there will never be a day I don´t think about you, I will carry you everyday as apart of my life I will always love u Braden you are truly missed
Maureen Ramer
September 19, 2023
Braden was a wonderful young man and such a good athlete and passion for life. We have such good memories of the years at Pegasus and Sage Hill. Our hearts go out to the Ross family for this loss. The Ramer Family
Sandra Ayres
September 18, 2023
Our hearts break for you. Have so many memories of Braden and his passion for life. The Ayres Family
Sani Family
September 12, 2023
We will always remember you Braden.
Sending heartfelt condolences to the Ross family.
Sani Family
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Andrew Schneider
September 8, 2023
Braden was a kind soul. He will be missed.
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