Kristopher Orduno

1988 - 2023

Kristopher James Orduno (Dunes)

Kristopher James Orduno (Dunes) age 34 passed away on August 30, 2023, after a short illness. Even though he was taken away from this world too soon for us, his loving heart left a beacon of light to everyone that he met.


Kristopher was the born December 4, 1988 to Maureen Pitkin and Mario Orduno. Growing up he loved sports and participated in little league baseball, Soccer, basketball, football and was on swim team. He always had a smile on his face and many friends. He attended Corning Union High School where he played Football and Baseball and worked at his aunt's bakery. He graduated in 2007.


After graduation he moved to Chico and began working at CAL Skate, where he made many friends. He loved working with the kids planning parties and summer kid's camps.


Later Kris went to work for Chico Area Recreation District (CARD) as a recreation coordinator. He was featured in many advertising videos for CARD including a family favorite that he played all of the positions on the baseball field. He was also the Jr Giants Ambassador for CARD. In his spare time he played Co-Ed softball and loved to dress up on Halloween, and had a great sense of humor.


Kris was an avid 49er and Giants fan. He loved to go to the games and attended parades after the Giants won the World Series. He loved fishing, golf, playing poker and kids. He especially loved just hanging out with his family and friends.


Kris moved to Texas and worked for Longview Parks and Rec. but eventually moved to Carson City Nevada in 2022 where he worked for the Carson City Parks and Recreation District as a recreation Coordinator.


Kristopher was famous for his homemade beef jerky. He loved to BBQ and always made "Mobachi BBQ" for his Mom.


Kris is survived by his Mom, Maureen McGehee (Gary), Dad, Mario Orduno (Brenda). Sisters Kyrie Orduno, Amy Orduno and Maddie McGehee, a brother Tino Orduno and Grandmother Charlene Orduno and countless Aunts, Uncles and Cousins and Friends.


He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Richard Orduno, Gayle and Venita Pitkin and his step Dad, Danny McGehee.


There will be a celebration of Kristopher's life on October 7, 2023 from 2 to 6 pm at the Chico Masonic Family Center, 1110 W East Ave, Chico CA.


Kris (Dunes) will never be forgotten and always be remembered and missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.