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Karig McCloskey
1954 - 2017
Karig McCloskey
1954 - 2017
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BORN
1954
DIED
2017
Karig McCloskey Obituary
in the twinkling of an eye. Karig began life in Encino and grew up in Woodland Hills. As the founder and president of Westcon Engineering in Woodland Hills, he was a successful businessman and entrepreneur.
In 1982 he married the love of his life, Kathyjo, and they were blessed with daughters Brieann and Brittany and their son, Kyle. He has 6 grandchildren — Scarlet, Lucy, Bella, Josiah, Aviyah and Hope. He cherished every member of his family and each of his friends, intentionally pouring love into everyone he met. His love extended around the world and was expressed through lavish generosity toward all. While our hearts are broken, we rejoice for Karig because his eyes now see the King in His beauty. Karig’s life will be celebrated on Monday, May 15 at 12 noon at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village. Kathyjo has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to either Casa Pacifica in Camarillo at casapacifica.org or to Raising Hope, Inc. at raisinghope.org.
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Lucy mccloskey
September 3, 2024
i was always thought i was too young to be able to write on here but now that im almost 17 i thought that it was time i did. for peopke who didnt know him there arent even words to describe what kind of person he was. he is the type of person that u only meet once in a lifetime but being apart of his family was a miracle. He raised me and taught me evrything i need to know about life, boys, and most of all how to have a relationship with god. He would read to me evry night and would wake up at 5:00 am to make us a home cooked breakfast before we went to school. he would always call me his little skiddimerink after a song i sang in kindergarten. karig was not only my only father figure but he was my overall best friend and my higgest inspiration in life. they day i lost him i lost a peice of myself. but i know now that he is so so happy where he is now and he deserves that. i love u grandpa
Sue
May 6, 2023
Karig, I think of you often and still can´t believe you are not here with your family that loved you so much. I know you are looking out for them.
Bella grace
November 7, 2022
grandpa, I don´t even know where to start you were the best thing that has ever happened to me! You were the one to teach me how to be a women I miss you to death and I love you even more I wouldn´t be the person I am today without you I cannot believe it´s been 5 years it feels like 30 you were my dad! you were the best father figure/ dad anyone could have I feel sick that not every single person could meet u! You deserve everything and beyond I miss the drives to school and our drives on the way back from preschool I was always so excited to get my 1 Tic tac you always made sure to have them in your car for me and made sure they were the orange ones I remember me telling you how to get to my preschool in the morning you were the best thing that has ever happened to me I hope your doing amazing up there you definitely deserved it you were always so godly and caring I know your gods angel fly high! I miss the I love you girls every morning! I miss our Yosemite trips with the family you always made them so fun! I love you today grandpa rest easy
William McCloskey
March 27, 2021
Hi Karig,
Although we were cousins you were a brother to me. It’s coming up to 4-years since you passed. I think of you and pray for you often. But there is no doubt in my mind that you are in Heaven with God the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. I miss you tremendously. God has a plan for all of us. I accept God’s plan just as I know you have. You were a fantastic cousin, husband, father, and grandfather. May you continue to Rest In Peace with the Lord.
God Bless,
Cousin Bill
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Brittany Mccloskey
August 19, 2018
Not a day goes by where i dont think of u or wish u were so i can talk to u i lost the best dad ever i miss u so much dad and love u more than anything. We have a new addition to the family baby presley i tell her about u and it makes me sad to think she is going go grow up without u but something tells me she already knows you dad, i feel like you sent her to me from heaven that u blessed me with the sweetest little angel love u dad
My boyfriend of 40 years.
Kathyjo McCloskey
January 29, 2018
You were my everything. I do not know what I am going to do without you. The father of our children, my boyfriend for life. My Prince Charming. God needed you more than I did. Time has stopped for me. I long for our love story to continue. Please save me a place next to you in heaven. I love you more than you will ever know. Until we see each other again, I love you today.
Stewart Deats
July 2, 2017
I knew Karig as a loving, supportive, Godly man. It was a pleasure to know him and his family. I am sorry for this loss and for the sorrow of his friends and family.
Vicky Binetti
May 30, 2017
I so very sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband. I will pray for your family in this time of such heartache. God bless.
Geoff's birthday at Santa Anita, Feb 2006
May 20, 2017
Oct 2003
May 20, 2017
May 20, 2017
May the hope of seeing your dear loved one again console the sorrow in your hearts--John 6:40
Roger & Margie Nelson
May 19, 2017
It is with a very heavy heart at the loss of a friend. Karig is now in the presence of our Lord and Savior. His smile and gentle nature was and always will be the gift he gave unselfishly to everyone. Kathyjo and all the McClosky clan will forever be in our prayers. May the Peace of Jesus Christ be with you all.
At Kyle's wedding September 2015
Deidre Holliday
May 17, 2017
Oh, my. Another jolt to see my younger brother's life-giving smile on this page. He was both a brother, and a friend that sticks closer than a brother. So kind. So loving. So open-hearted. So generous . . . with anything and everything he received from God. The weight of grief is heavy. But it is lifted by the confidence that Karig now stands in glory, ravished by unceasing torrents of God's love, beauty, and glory. He trusted Jesus to be his righteousness, and when he was called home, he was welcomed with rejoicing and delight. I ache knowing he has gone on ahead, and I thank God for putting Karig and me in the same family and for reconciling him to Himself through the blood of Jesus. Glory!
Jenna Shurer
May 17, 2017
I only knew Karig for a very brief period of time, but in that short time his faithfulness to God, love for his family, humble heart, and gracious spirit were evident. My husband and I have been and will continue to pray for those he left behind in this world. Our hearts go out to you. May you be filled with peace knowing that he is in Heaven with the Almighty.
Brittany Mccloskey
May 15, 2017
My dad was the most amazing dad a girl could have. He loved us kids more than life itself and he was my everything!!! He was the one thing in this crazy world that I knew i could trust. He took me o. Dates when I was a little girl just to show me how a woman should b treated. Everything he did he did out of love he was the greatest man I ever knew I was so proud of my dad in everyway I'm so sad that he's gone and I'm in so much pain I want so badly to just be mad and be able to get angry but for some reason I can't a peace comes over me and I realize God blessed me with a father most kids would dream of and I had that father for 32 amazing Years. God had him first then sent him to me and i can't be mad that he now wants him back. I know that's my dad giving me those thoughts even in death he's still by my side I love u daddy so very much and I miss u like crazy and if I could see u just one more time I'd hold you so close and give those butterfly kisses u loved so much
Deacon Dan & Pixie McHugh
May 15, 2017
Our deepest sympathy and special thoughts during the noon hour today for Karig's Family, as your heaviest time today. Our prayers for some healing and comfort as you share the stories and memories among each other, hopefully filling those empty moments with LOVE. FAITH is a strong bond among you. With our Blessings on Kathy Jo, Jean, and FAMILY, may you find some Peace as you recognize Karig's journey to our/his Lord and Savior. We have one more angel in Heaven.
Brenton Sheeley ll
May 13, 2017
Mr.McCloskey,
God brought me into your life,almost a decade ago. Oh the ways people grow and blossom under the caring, loving, nourishment of Our Father. The very day I met you you were always so sincere and very very very direct. You did what you said, and said what you meant. A strong man anybody would have been proud to look up to. Alot has happened and alot of growth took place. The holy spirit fills my life to the brim and my only purpose is to share it. I'm so sorry we didn't get the chance to make amends with the past. I was recently baptized and surrendered my self to praise the Lord Jesus Christ for it is him that brought you home to the heavens above, and though it may be hard right now I know the family will be OK because just as you did here you will watch and guide . You will be missed Karig , but you won't be forgotten. You were a great man, dad, grandfather, husband, uncle, and friend. Now you are a great angel... Rest in peace
cosha offenberg
May 13, 2017
I am so very sorry for your loss I will keep you all in my prayers
Doug Roell
May 13, 2017
Karig was a great friend for over forty years. He cared very deeply for his family and friends. He helped get me through a sad time in my life with his kind words, and I will remember that forever.
Karig will be missed by everyone that the pleasure of knowing him.
My condolences to his family.
Donna Yorke
May 12, 2017
As I read these, I marvel at how we all saw Karig in the same way. I knew him for 60'years and he was one of the most wonderful, kind, loving, generous, positive, responsible, Godly people I've ever known. He fully lived life in every way, and we would all do well to follow his lead. The world has lost a truly exceptional human being - the best of the best. We miss you Karig.
Lee Siegel
May 12, 2017
I loved Karig,
We always had great conversations about life.
He was just a Gem!
My deepest condolences to his wife & family
Niko Bolas
May 12, 2017
Sincere and deep condolence to the family. With love and respect always,
Niko
Christine & Vik Mardirosian
May 12, 2017
Karig was the kind of man that people strive to be. And all-around great guy that loved his family more than anything, loved his friends, and genuinely cared about people. It seemed to come so effortlessly to him. He helped those in need without hesitation and ALWAYS saw the good in people. His faith in God never wavered. I am so honored that I knew him and that he was a part of our family. He will be so missed by our entire family.
Ken and Sue Chandler
May 12, 2017
Karig was our friend and such a kind man. Our love and prayers for his family. He will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Ken and Sue Chandler
Jill Haxton
May 12, 2017
Keeping your family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.
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