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Kenneth Clouse Obituary
November 5, 1977 - December 2, 2015
Kenneth Lee Clouse passed away unexpectedly on December 2nd, 2015 in Merced, CA at the age of 38.
Kenny is survived by his fiancé, Rosa Cardoso, and their daughter, Claire Rose, of Crows Landing, CA; his sisters, Judith Clouse (Austin and Alyssa), LeAnne Mariano (Hailey), and Lori Aviles (Amber and Robert); aunts, Robyn Piro (Vince) and Lori Hill; uncle Dan Clouse (Roxanne), and cousins, Marie Briseno (Garrett and Logan), LeLani Mariano (Gena and Derek), Marco Montoya, Michael Norris, Mike Clouse, and Daryl Clouse and many other relatives particularly his uncle Dan Piro and Nonna Piro. He is preceded in death by his mother, Linda Clouse of Los Angeles, and cousin Manual Montoya of Merced.
Kenny was born on November 5, 1977 in Los Angeles, CA. He graduated from Golden Valley High School in 1996. Following high school, he joined the United States Marines Reserves and was honorably discharged in 1997. He was a practicing phlebotomist for Quest Diagnostics in Merced and taught phlebotomy at Abrams College in Modesto. His friends and coworkers remember him as a kind and gentle person, who always greeted them with his big blue eyes and a smile.
Kenny was a generous individual who loved music, movies and his family and friends. He loved to attend concerts with Rosa and friends, go to A's games, spend time with family and friends, and practice his guitar.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. with the vigil service beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home. Kenny's funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Merced, Ca. He will be laid to rest at Merced District Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Italo-American Lodge (Merced). All are welcome to attend and celebrate Kenny's Life.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Clouse
Sponsored by His fiancée Rosa Cardoso and daughter Claire Rose .
Rosa Cardoso
August 17, 2016
I love and miss you very much babe. Kendall Claire Rose looks just like you!! May you watch over us, and protect us. I wish I could bring you back my world has literally stopped once you have left us. It feels so heart breaking living here without you. You'll always be apart of my soul. I miss you terribly..
Rosa Cardoso
January 6, 2016
May you watch over us my sweet angel!
SF Alcatraz boat 2012
Rosa Cardoso
January 6, 2016
Capitola July 2015
Rosa Cardoso
January 6, 2016
Our baby Claire 6 months
Rosa Cardoso
January 4, 2016
Kenny, Rosa and Chris
Rosa Cardoso
January 4, 2016
Loving family he loved so much!!
Rosa Cardoso
January 4, 2016
Funeral military salute fallen solider.
Rosa Cardoso
January 4, 2016
Our Love
Rosa Cardoso
January 4, 2016
July 4th 2015 anniversary trip
Rosa Cardoso
January 4, 2016
July 2015
Rosa Cardoso
January 4, 2016
Elizabeth Chavez
December 17, 2015
Kenny,
I wished we'd met I see the happiness you brought to my cousins life, I'd say it's a tragic that it was shortened but I can't, your loved ones will miss having you here with them, but they will have an Angel watching over them from above..
Mary Winn
December 14, 2015
Judy,
My heartfelt thoughts & prayers are with you & your family,
Mary Sue
Clara Rossi
December 14, 2015
My dearest Kenny,
You and Judy were very special to me. You were the kindest and most devoted brother Jusy could ever have.
May you walk with the Lord and be an angel watching over Judy.
Judy may god walk with you and give you strength of you need anything call me
Love and hugs
Miss Rossi
Dustin Smith
December 14, 2015
I am going to make this a little longer than usual.. Kenny and I have been friends for about 25 years. We met as young guys, just before we (him first, besides his Bday is a day before mine, he had me by two years) we became teens. Him, Judy and Michael started coming to church were I attended. Kenny was an instant friend, along with his brother and sister. There was no "couple months lets feel this guy out" phase before we become friends. There was even the stent of dating his sister in jr high, and he was still my friend! :) Once high school came, Kenny played football, but never became a "jock" in the sense. He was still him, the guy that was nice to everyone, no matter what. Through our younger adult life, choices lead us in different directions. He went and served his country, I goofed off. When he was back home from the navy, we would always cross paths. Always. Then the next 15 years, we continued to do so like clockwork. Be it at the lab, karaoke, Carl's Junior, anywhere, we were bound to cross. But he would never leave it at "hey man how ya been". He would always keep conversation going, and we wouldnt get up for at least an hour, no matter where we were (Even at the lab!) I could rarely get him to engage in politics :) I am sorry that Kenny's daughter will not know him, but, he made an impact on everyone he met, there should be no problem with her ever figuring out "who her Dad would be"... Rosa, when she gets older, tell her to find someone in her heart, the kindest person that she knows, multiply that by 10, and then shes getting close - to the man her Dad is. Kenny truly was a friend to everyone he met. I am very blessed to have him as a friend for 25 years.
Shawn Joyner
December 13, 2015
Miss you buddy! So many childhood memories man and now you're gone. I know it's been some time since we've seen each other but what I would do for a few words with you.. Watch over me cause I need it. Til we meet again.. Love you brother
Bob Derby
December 13, 2015
Our condolences go out to his family. May He rest in peace.
paul &wifey
December 13, 2015
Our condolences to Rosa baby Claire and all of Kenny's family. He was a very sweet caring person and we are glad we had the opportunity to get to know him. Love you Kenny may you rest in peace Paul & wifey from O'Ryleighs.
Rosa Cardoso
December 13, 2015
I miss and love you more and more everyday my love. I hope your resting peacefully in heaven. I was lucky to have you in my life.
Barbara Bostrom
December 12, 2015
Kenny was one of the sweetest persons I had the pleasure to meet. I will miss his smile and gentle being. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. We will all miss him.
Stratford Evans Funeral Chapel
December 12, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Ron Burnett
December 11, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Kenneth Clouse. May God give you the comfort and peace you seek during this difficult time.
Modesty Adams
December 11, 2015
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Heidi McBride
December 9, 2015
I had the honor of working with Kenny years ago at a lab. He was a bright young man and hard worker. My prayers go out to his family and friends for comfort and strength during this time.
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