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1966
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2024
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Kevin Cardona Obituary
Kevin was proud to tell stories of his childhood in Corralitos. He loved to share memories of selling the fruits from his family's orchard and fishing in the creek on their property. As a child, he discovered a passion for performing magic, which he carried into his adult life. He later attended Palma High School, where he managed the band Rented Tux and served as the director of activities.
After high school, he became a printing apprentice and began his career in the industry. He later excelled as a salesman, working with accounts in the Silicon Valley. In 1990, he met the love of his life Denise at a club in Monterey. The couple married in 1996 and welcomed their beautiful daughter Claire in 1998.
Kevin and his family shared many fun memories of traveling everywhere from Disneyland to different countries in Europe. Kevin was also the master of the barbecue and his prized pizza oven, which he loved to use when they entertained and hosted Thanksgiving feasts. He passed down his love of alternative music to his daughter Claire, who will forever think of him when she listens to his favorite bands and albums.
Kevin is preceded in death by his father Henry Cardona and his father-in-law George Alkire. He is survived by his wife Denise and daughter Claire, his mother Rose Marie Cardona, sisters Karen Elerick and Kate Sutherland, his brother Ken Cardona, and mother-in-law Kathryn Alkire. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Kevin's humor and loving nature will forever be missed by his family and all who knew him.
There will be a Funeral Mass to honor Kevin at San Carlos Cathedral, located at 500 Church Street in Monterey, CA. 93940 on Friday, November 8, 2024. 9:30a.m.
Funeral Arrangements by Struve and Laporte Funeral Home.
Online condolences to www.struveandlaporte.com
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Laura(Fagundes)Plouchart
January 29, 2025
To Kevin's Family I am so sorry for your loss. I went to grade school with Kevin, and remember him well. He did a magic show for us on one of the show and tell days. He was always funny and kind. I'm am so happy that he was able to find happiness and love in his life.
Courtney Andelman
October 31, 2024
Dear Cardona Family,
Deep condolences and giant, giant hugs to Kate and Sierra.
Sending tons of love,
Courtney and family
Lynn Rodriguez
October 31, 2024
Dear Denise, Claire and family,
Words of sympathy feel inadequate in expressing grief and sorrow for a loss so great. Sending you all the strength today and peace in all the days ahead.
Rowell, Lynn, Caitlyn, & Audrey Rodriguez
Chee Family
October 31, 2024
Denise, Claire, and Family, we are so very sorry for your loss and we are praying for God's loving arms to surround you and comfort you.
Love, Margret, Nicholas, Hannah, & Natalie Chee
Renée Davi-Walker
October 30, 2024
Our deepest condolences to
Denise and the family.
Our hearts and prayers are with you.
The Francis Davi family xoxo
Grace Ashby
October 30, 2024
Sending loving condolences to the family. I am
so saddened for your loss.
Noemi Grijalva
October 30, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences . Sending love and prayers for all the family
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