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Craig D. Ortega

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Craig Ortega Obituary

ORTEGA, Craig D.
Born April 2, 1967, in Sacramento, Calif. Passed away Oct. 1, 2007. Son of Mark and Barbara Ortega, stepmothers Cathy Bottini and Mary Ortega; brother to Andre, Steve, John, Kevin, and Tawny Ortega. Leaves behind numerous family members and friends. Craig was a talented musician and artist and skilled craftsman in construction. He will always be remembered for his generosity. He loved to entertain and make people laugh and smile. He will be missed by all. May his sleep be peaceful. Services will be held at Sacramento Memorial Lawn, 6100 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento on Oct. 14, at 1:00 PM.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Oct. 10 to Oct. 13, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
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60 Entries

Darren Minter

October 5, 2024

Another year gone without you my friend. Miss you everyday. I can hear the drums playing from heaven ... Bless you.

Darren Minter

October 4, 2023

Another year gone my friend thinking about you today hope heaven is a better place with you in it.

Darren Mitchell

October 5, 2022

You are missed and remembered buddy.

Darren Minter

October 4, 2022

Another year gone my friend. Think about you all the time. Miss you my brother hope you're rocking the heavens.

Darren Minter

October 4, 2019

Missing you and thinking about you on this day my friend. I can't believe it's been 12 years without you. Always in my thoughts Craig.

Trent Sosnowski

October 20, 2016

To the Ortega Family: I am so sorry for your loss. I just found this today as I was going thru some old Elk Grove pictures and remembered Craig. Nobody could forget Craig. :) I met Craig back in 1990 and knew him till 1994 when I moved to Colorado and we lost touch.
We went camping together and played keyboards. I remember him as always funny and wanting to play music. Its been a long time but i have not forgot Craig. Rest in Peace buddy.

February 5, 2013

My husband and I just wanted to say we are very sorry for the loss of your son, brother, uncle Craig. It's been just over 5 years now but we've just learned of this today. My husband Jason and I met Craig in 2000. My husband met Craig when he worked for a company based in Citrus Heights. He was with Kristen then. He lived in Orangevale with her and her kids and he was in the band Kattywompus. Honestly, I wasn't sure of him at first but my husband assured me he was a good person. As I, too got to know him I realized he was a good person. Jason and I ended up having three girls and Craig was always so good with them, He called himself "Uncle Fraigy" and he used to use Elmo voices with them, they would giggle. We all loved him, he was a lot of fun. We lost touch with him when he moved back with his dad, I believe he was doing work involving a pool company. We had talked to him here and there after that and he told us he was doing well and had gotten back into going to church again. He seemed happy. Shortly after we lost touch and in June of 2007 my husband and I moved our family to Washington state. We had tried contacting him and my husband didn't end up hearing back from him. We often talk about him and had tried locating him on facebook and what not. Not too long ago in searching for his phone number we came across something that told us he was deceased. My husband was confident that it wasn't him. Well, yes, sadly enough we found out it was him. I've decided to sign this guest book out of love for dear Craig. Not sure what it was that brought his life to an end but it's surely a loss. He was incredible and he's one to never be forgotten. My husband Jason is saddened, even more so that he ended up losing touch with someone who was a great person. He'll truly be missed by our family. Thankfully, we have many great memories of him. Please know we are truly sorry for your loss and even though time has passed, we'll continue to keep all of you in our prayers.
His memories will live forever,
Michele Upson

Tricia DeHerrera

July 20, 2012

JOhn So sorry for your loss.. :( I hope all is well with you and your family. I think of you often. Sending my Love to you, Tricia DeHerrera

Tawny Ortega

March 9, 2011

Craig- I keep thinking about how loving you were with Trevor, your nephew. You two had a wonderful bond and he talks about you all the time. Your wallet had a receipt of all the stuff you bought Trev the last time you spent the day with him. Also, you had several photos of Trev and myself too. I was touched to see that and you totally spoiled him and he loved it!!! We still love and miss you!!!

The seester Tawny Ortega

January 10, 2009

Craig,

Again it has been a while since my last entry. Well, since your Memorial we had at my house in October, I have felt so good. Well, I like to call it a "Get-together in Craig's memory". But, people seem to understand memorial better I guess. These get-together's and entry's to you have definitely been the major healing process's since losing you in my life. The get-together somehow made me feel so much better. We had about 25 people attend; it was a Mexican food themed pot luck. Which I know you would have loved. I made 5 photo albums and they were not easy to make. I put captions of something you did or would have said on each and every pic. The albums are almost identical, made for really close family members. There are about 45 pics of every picture of you growing up, pictures of you working hard volunteering for your church, silly pictures of you and pic’s of loved ones you kept in your wallet. Everyone enjoyed the food and looked at your albums and had a good time talking and hanging together in your memory. It was perfect, Dad really enjoyed it and thanked all who attended and a few weeks later told me he has felt better since too. That made me very happy to say the least. It was like any other gathering but, only difference was, we were all together for you. Including all the kids, they played upstairs in Trev's room most of the time until we did our gift exchange. I thought if I was going to have a get-together in Craig's memory it better be like he would have wanted it to be...fun and everybody laughing. So we did, we stole and fought over gifts because some were cool and others gag's. Everyone was intense and laughing, just how things would have been if you were there. We ate great Mexican food and laughed and enjoyed ourselves so much in your memory.

Craig, I can't lie as you know and I am mostly upfront and not a person to hold back what I have to say... I do miss you, everyone does. However, now since your get-together I have such a more positive feeling about you. I watched this movie last night and it said, "People die so you can learn how much you loved them". It made sense and it's sad but, true. There still isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you. I always remember this time when I needed a babysitter because I had to work. It was late Friday night and Dad had just told me that he was not going to be home tomorrow to watch Trev so, I called you. I knew that you were working so hard on this guy's house you've known for years and I would see you and him come into my work at least three times a week buying tons of stuff for his house. You did all this custom stuff to his house. Things my installer would have charged tens of thousands of dollars for labor. You were so proud of all the work you had done and I would drop by to see your progress from time to time and I was so impressed. You were at that guy’s house everyday day working. It was just down the street from my work conveniently. You were there day and night doing electrical, painting, carpentry, installing whole bathrooms, I mean remodeling entire house and some really custom craftmanship. You even put surround sound in his back yard. I remember you and he being so siked that you did the wiring all hidden and so custom throughout the house and backyard. I remember some pool stuff too. You worked so hard on that house for at least a year before you left us. I know you never really were paid for your exceptional hard work but, you were sure happy to do it. To do exceptional things with your hands even if in the end it was to sacrifice yourself for it. You loved to build things and do things that others weren't smart enough to do without a manual or training, you were the "lefty, smart brother". Don't get offended my brothers, you know exactly what I mean. When we were kids somehow Craig came across this broken robot, I think he got it at a garage sale. I thought it was so cool because it was supposed to be able to pick up things, walk around the room and talk. Craigy decided that he was going to take it apart, fix it and put it back together. When I saw that he had taken it apart and I saw that it was literally in a million pieces. I couldn't even remember what is looked like by all the pieces laying there. I thought I don't know how he is going to figure this one out but, not almost a few months later it was fixed! Its hands rotated and picked things up, not heavy things but, things. I don't remember it talking too much but, I remember it walking. That's when I knew my Brother was special...exceptionally smart. He taught me that if you think and ponder something enough you can figure it out. Ok, now when it came to manual things like putting on chains on tires in a blizzard, I had to do that but, that will be another story. Anyways, I've gotten off subject and will leave the rest of the stories until next time...until then :)

Love your seester,
"T"

In front of Grandma's house, Rey, Anthony Hayes, Carl my brother and you

October 8, 2008

Remembering the football games in Elk Grove

October 8, 2008

The Gang at Grandma's house

October 8, 2008

Craig with his aunties, Gloria and Linda.

October 6, 2008

Craig with his mother Barbara.

October 6, 2008

Craig with Dad at Andre's wedding.

October 6, 2008

Sibling Portrait. Craig, Kevin, Tawny, Andre, John

October 6, 2008

Family photo, John, Andre, Craig, Mark (dad), Cathy, and Tawny

October 6, 2008

Andre, John, Craig, and Tawny

October 6, 2008

Craig holding his baby sister Tawny

October 6, 2008

Craig and brother John

October 6, 2008

Craig giving Tawny a ride of her life.

October 6, 2008

Craig with the rocker perm.

October 6, 2008

Tawny Ortega

October 6, 2008

Craig,

It's been a year already and I have been thinking about you just as much as I did before...everyday. I am remembering more and more funny times we had and funny things you did. Everytime I listen to rock music, I think of you and your drums or keyboard. I know you are loving that! I remember when you had me put baby powder all over you, just to fool Dad into thinking that you went outside when they were spraying for West Nile. I puffed it all over you and you ran in circles and rolled on the front yard as if your body and eyes were burning. At that time I was yelling, "Dad, Hurry Craig went outside when they said not to and he has West Nile spray all over him!" As soon as Dad got a good look at you and showed a concerned face, all three of us busted up laughing. Gosh Craig, it was like being in a funny movie with you! It was awesome! Or when we went to South Lake Tahoe and You "Boogah Hoogahed" the blackjack table. We were up for Kever's wedding and we only had $100 total for the whole weekend. We sat at the Black Jack table for a while, losing and frowning. Then you started to say, "Boogah Hoogah" with Jazz fingers over the cards. You were totally joking and not a big gambler at all but, just to make it fun for me, you did that. I got embarressed at first because you just started to do that next to me but, then you started to win. Then, I started to do it, and win. Then the whole Dang table was doing it!!! You were amazing, this drab losing table became like a craps table and a huge crowd surrounded us. We were all winning like crazy and I think I was betting maybe $50 at the most. Just imagine, there were 16 jazz hands over the cards and 8 people in unisen Saying, "Boooogah Hooooogah", while laughing histerically all together!!!Strangers turned into friends. Everybody was winning at the table and laughing and having the greatest time. We played with that same $100 that whole weekend and you made me feel like we had a million dollars! That was by far my funnest time in Tahoe, hands down! Your personality was electric and I appreciated it and still do. I still remember your voice on my home voicemail saying, "Hey, hey, Dork Where are you?!, Answer the phone!" That was you, silly and animated. Making Daffy Duck voices to cougar voices. Just silly...I also remember when you used to joke about me eating a 12" sub as a snack! I laughed everytime you would tell that joke to everyone as you made devouring noises and mentions of food flying from the kitchen! Seriously, What are brother's for? If they can't humble you sometimes... :) However, you were the one that always said how pretty I was and how you wished the best for me. Craig, nobody's perfect, nobody. I just wanted to let you know that you were a talented, smart, funny, kind, generous person. You didn't think that you were the most attractive or successful but, who is? movie stars maybe. But, gosh you were a great person with the best intentions and that in itself is far better than any amount of money and good looks. Life is not about the money, life is really about how you treat others and how you impact their lives. When someone is lying on their death bed, do you think? Gee, I'm so glad that I made a lot of money and man, I'm attractive!" No, you think about your wrongs and rights in life. Did you always do the right thing, did you treat people well, did you do enough, did you do right by God? These are some of the real questions you ask yourself. I have learned through this experience with you, that life is about the choices you make. Your good and bad decisions coincide with who you are inside and how you make people feel. The person you are inside is what life is really about. There is a saying, " The good die young." This saying applies to you. Nobody, could say you weren't a a good hearted person. You did sell yourself short either because you didn't want to truly ask for what you were worth or cause problems, or you just simply because you wanted to be generous. Just know, I will always remember you and your generosity. You made mine and many others days brighter. The man you turned out to be was awesome one! You did a good job here with us and I am truly, truly Proud of you and all the good that you did for people. I don't think there are many that can say that about themselves or others. There are very few of you.

There will be more entries of stories to come, as I miss you dearly...

Love your seester, Tawny or "T" (what you used to call me)

October 5, 2008

Scott Mead

January 4, 2008

To the Ortega family my deepest sympathy and to my brother Craig i will see you in heaven.God has the best and most talented keyboard player ever.I was Craigs boss at Teeters electric and i enjoyed teaching Craig and also working with him but the best was me and him playing music and just being friends i didnt know him a long time but he will be in my thoughts and prayers forever.Till we meet again Craig I love you and rest in peace.

Catherine Bottini

November 1, 2007

Dearest Craigy,
It has taken me a while to be able to write this. I'm sorry for the family as I truly know how they feel. I can't look anywhere in this house without being reminded of you as you did most of the work. We got to spend a lot of time together working on this house for those 3 months. I'm glad for that and I promise not to be sad when I think of you but just remember all the happy times. I'm so glad I got to be the one to take care of you as a small child and see you grow into a good man. Although I do admit that seems really strange to me as I still see the little Craigy that used to make me laugh as well as pull out my hair!! I will think of you often and keep your memories in my heart forever.
Love,
Cathy

Tawny Ortega

October 23, 2007

If anyone would like to look at some more pictures of Craig, you can check my myspace... http://www.myspace.com/eliz1300

Thank you everyone for all your support. Out family is very greatful...

Auntie Linda Ortega Bynoe

October 15, 2007

Precious Nephew:
My Dearest Craigers,
You will NEVER be forgotten. In fact, it was I who named you! Your precious yet silly personality always brought a smile or often a belly laugh to all. Your God given talents amazed all who had the opportunity to know you. I will truly miss our air kisses and speaking in what YOU thought was "Spanish"! Please give lots of hugs and kisses to Grandpa Ortega, Granny Ortega, and all our other precious family up in Heaven. Until we meet in Heaven, I will always keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss you to infinity! Love always,

Tracy Ranno

October 15, 2007

Kevin and family, I can not express how truly sorry I am for your loss of your brother, son, nephew and uncle, Craig. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May peace and the love of Christ be with you all.

Kevin Ortega

October 15, 2007

My Brother,
I miss you dearly. I would have never expected you to leave us so soon. Since we didn't grow up in the same household, my experience with you was mostly filled with laughter and fun. You and I were goofy kids who reveled at making each other (and those around us) laugh. That trait we got from Dad. You actually never outgrew being goofy for others and that's why so many people loved you. You were a kind hearted person who cared about those around you. You were also a proud person who, because of your pride, didn't directly reach out to us in your time of need. I will never forget the time when we were kids fishing at Land Park Pond, and I caught you through the nose with my hook. Or the time when Tawny (our sister) was little and we would be goofing off at the breakfast table trying to see who could get Tawny to laugh so hard that she shot milk through her nose. My most cherrished moments with you will be the times we sat for hours at your paino and played songs for each other. One of my biggest regrets is that my sons, Aidan and Owen, will not know their Uncle Fraigy. You would have definitely been one of their favorites and they would have loved you dearly too. We had your memorial service yesterday. So many people came that it overfilled the capacity of the chapel that people had to sit outside it. I met your band mates from Kattywompus there. I can tell through talking to them that they loved you too and were your friends. They told me great stories about the good times they spent with you. I don't know if I ever told you this, but I was so proud of you that night we went to see you perform at the Roadhouse. Don't worry Craig, we took care of Dad as best we could to get him through this most difficult time. The family really came together. One thought that eases my mind, heart, and soul a bit, is the fact that each and everytime that I saw you, I told you that I loved you. You always returned the sentiment. So this time will be different in that I won't be able to hear you, but nonetheless...I love you brother. Goodbye and I'll see you when I see you again.

Your youngest brother Kevin.

Raquel Bynoe

October 14, 2007

Cousin,

We celebrated your life today. You had so many visitors that some watched your service from the lobby. Afterwards, the Caballo Blanco had to open the other side of the restaurant because there were so many of us in attendance. To me, that shows just how many hearts you touched here on earth. You had so many friends and tons of family! I think our family has to be the largest in Sacramento County. I was 14 years younger than you. I remember you mostly as a teenager. I remember you sleeping up in the loft in Uncle Mark's garage. I remember your soundproof room that you converted from the garage made from egg cartons. I remember you rockin' out! You were a kind and warm person. I will always remember your funny outbursts and you always had a smile on your face. I know you are smiling on the inside now in Heaven. To Uncle Mark, John, Kevin, Andre, Tawny and the rest of Craig's friends and family, I wish you all strength during the sadness. Craig will always be a Rockstar!

Your Cousin,

Tami Williams (Ortega)

October 14, 2007

Mark and Barbara and the rest of the Ortega Clan, I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I have lost many family members in the last year and I find that I take solice in the fact that they were once and will always be a part of my life. Rather it is through their life and love they gave to me while they were here, or the wonderful memories they have given me. I am very sorry for your loss.

Oris Dean

October 14, 2007

My heart has been saddened to here of your passing Craig. I'm not very good at this kind of thing. I can just say although my life took me on a differnt path for a while, and I haven't see you in awhile you were always a friend to me and my family.I will always remember you as "Poco Rameriz Sanchez The 3rd". I dont know if any one else called you that but I'll never forget the first time you called yourself that it stuck with me always, and each time I saw you thats how I greeted you. I was fortunate enough to speak to you about a year ago, and although some time had passed since we had last spoke to each other you were still the same friendly funny person as you always were. You're friend in Christ forever Oris & Family Stacie, Alex, & Kylee Dean

Tawny Ortega

October 13, 2007

I also have to add that it was never a dull moment with my brother. He was the sunshine on my cloudy day and all that he ever wanted was to be loved by a family of his own...

Tawny Ortega

October 13, 2007

My Wonderful Brother Craig,
(Uncle Fraigy)

If I had only known how much pain you were in. I would have done anything to keep you around. You have no idea how much we all love you, adore you and miss you. I know that you would only want me to laugh at all the good times we had. I will try very, very hard to remember you and I joking around and trying to make eachother laugh. Our jokes about SNL Skit when Chris Farley said, "Back off I'm hungry!" comes to mind right now. But, there are many others... I will cherish the times you played your piano for me when I couldn't sleep. You enchanted me into the best sleep ever. Your distinct laugh, your smile, hands, music, art, laughter and mannerisms will forever be remembered vividly in my heart, mind and soul. I have to admit, I feel like my soul is missing something. This is very hard for me because I am always anticipating you to come around the corner of my desk at work to ask for my help or just make my day brighter (atleast 3 times a week). And Although, I can no longer can call you to hang out, I am going to be greatful that I, me, myself, had the pleasure to have spent the time that I had with you from the time you took care of me when I was born to spoiling my son, your nephew Trevor. I Promise to keep you in Trevor's memories. Your legacy will live on through me since we had similar personalities.

Miss you, love you, and lots of laughter still to come through memories and new experiences that I know you would have enjoyed...

Thank you to all who helped enrich his life. I know that he touched many of you in different ways. The best thing we could all do is remember him playing his keyboard and laughing. Let's laugh as much as we can in his memory.

Love, Your seester Tawny :-D

Kattywompus Fun

October 13, 2007

Steve koehler

October 12, 2007

Steve 'Ziggy' Koehler

Don Eisenbeisz

October 12, 2007

To the Orgega family;
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I grew up with Andre, Craig, and John. We always had fun and I remember Craig as always being the court jester. He always had a smile, no matter what was going; he could always make you laugh. He loved his music with a passion and he never gave that up. He was Craig and that's all you could say if you knew him at all. I have not been in touch with him in years but, he was someone I thought would be around 'til we we were old so we could tell stories about one another even though he was 2 years older than me. I am shocked and deeply saddened about the loss. God bless and I will see you in the afterlife. Goodbye.

Kathy Sandberg

October 12, 2007

Dear Kevin, Kristy and Family,

Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. We hope you find comfort in loving memories. May God's grace embrace you.

Sincerely,

Mark and Kathy Sandberg

Darren Minter

October 11, 2007

My dear friend Craig.
You started me in my crazy and wild music career playing drums. You have shown me how to always be silly when I was trying to be serious. You got me through a lot in my life and helped me be the person I am today. Jamming with you in your garage in the old days when Elk Grove had one stop light. Bugging the Heck out of John when he would bring a date home and we would be jamming Dio and Maiden on 11. Waching Andre work on his car till the wee hours of the morning and then crank up Maiden and Dio to 11 at 4 in the morning. Most of all the crazy low crawling in the bushes we used to do in the white beast driving around Elk Grove with no gas just to be rockstars. Well you have always been a rockstar to me brother. I will never forget you Craig and until we meet again keep your rocker horns high.
Your good friend Darren Minter
Class of 86

To the Ortega family I am very sorry for your loss and hope Craig will have peace in heaven.

Darren Mitchell

October 11, 2007

To the Ortega family:
I am very saddened to hear of Craigs passing. I was fortunate to grow up in the same neighborhood with Craig and all of you. Even today when I hear "Don't stop Believin" by Journey, I think of our rides to school with Craig and Andre cranking it as loud as possible. Craig was a good guy and even better person. Even though it was 20+ years ago I remember him like it was yesterday and I will always keep those happy thoughts with me.

Richie Rich Will

October 10, 2007

I cannot express how deeply my heart has been broken by Craig's loss. I can't pull myself together through my tears. Craig and I used to sit down at the KattyShack when no one was there and he would play. He knew I was his biggest fan and played all the better because of it. I was his hero because I loved it and he was my hero for playing it. But it was so much more than that. I loved him for the person he was. He was kind. We all know that, everyone that reads this knows how sweet and gentle he was. No one is perfect, and we all know Craig wasn't either. but he was the sweetest, funniest and most forgivable there was. Personally, I loved him like no other. He had a nickname he wanted to be called by. Craig Z translated to "Crazy" and he thought it was so cool. I don't think anyone called him that but me and it was our own joke. I called him about a month ago and wish that I had spent more time. I am so torn in my soul that someone that was so sweet and kind could be taken from us. Only Craig knows how much I love him. Rest peacefully, my dear friend...there will never be another like you.
One more thing. We never were afraid to tell each other "I love you".....I just wish I could tell you one more time.

Patrick D. Olguin

October 10, 2007

Sincere condolences to the Ortega family. While I didn't know Craig that well, I will always remember the cheer that he brought to others while we worked together in the studio. I think heaven needed a good keyboard player. Peace

KattyWompus

October 10, 2007

In the studio April 2002

October 10, 2007

KattyWompus

October 10, 2007

At the Road House Sacramento

October 10, 2007

This is how I will remember Craig forever.

Dan Zahra

October 10, 2007

I am also am a member of Kattywompus. Craig was the type of guy that when you had one of those realy crappy day's and you didn't even want to go to band practice. I would get there and there he was with that giant smile... crackin jokes and playing his heart out. He made it all worth it. I loved him dearly. His voice will be missed but, his presence will live on in us all. My heart felt sympathy to the Ortega family.
Craig will forever be a part of me.

Christopher Duran

October 10, 2007

Mejo,
I love you,and can't understand why you are gone.
your memory will live on in our music and we will make it special again, you will be in our hearts in our soul, on and off stage!
the music is not over!
and you will be there over my shoulder with that hat on giving us
laughter and direction! (KattyWompus)
I love you always!!!!!!!!

Steve 'Ziggy' Koehler

October 10, 2007

I had just heard the news today of my good close friend Craig. I am deeply saddened by this as him and I had such a close and dear relationship. I have several funny pictures of him that I will bring on Sunday to his services. And his music will be playing in my soul forever. Give hugs to my brother and father up there for me Craig. And make sure to be my personal Audio Angel from here on out.
The band and I will miss your laughs, your ideas, and your loving and caring personality forever! I will play some of your latest music for your family soon.
Robin and I will completely miss you my friend. We have so many great memories of you. Thank you.
God Bless the rest of your family.

Mona Williams

October 10, 2007

Dear Ortega Family,
I was deeply saddened in my heart when I heard of your great loss. "Cragie" will forever be a bright light in my memories of him as a small child. I shared some quality time as "Auntie Mona" with him and his two brothers, Andre and John, when they were little guys. I know Craigie's wonderful smile and music will continue to fill the Kingdom of Heaven with Joy. Our deepest sympathy to Mark and Barbara and their family members and friends who knew and loved Craigie so very much.
With love,
Mona (Palmer) Williams & family
San Diego, Ca.

Michelle Duran

October 10, 2007

I met Craig through my husband when he was in Kattywompus about 6 years ago to the day. He was such a talented musician and a incredibly fun person to be around. Craig had a gift of making people laugh everywhere he went. We had many good times together... I will never forget him. I have no doubt that he will be missed tremendously by many.

Craig Boom

October 10, 2007

I am sitting here in Shock. Craig was a band mate with me in Kattywompus and we were just talking with him about re-forming the band. Craig was a great guy with an awesome sense of humor and was a very talented musician. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones.

Carl Ortega

October 10, 2007

Craig, you will be missed very much. I didn't spend much time with you in your adult stage of life, but, I did in your youth. You were a fine repectful youngster and displayed this also as an adult. You would bring a smile upon my face when spoke, just because you were you. Rest in peace my nephew, rest in peace. By the way, when you see Grandma and the other family members that you join, tell them hello. You are in excellent company and your spirit shall live on. I'll miss you very much. Uncle Carl

Larry & Jeanne Smith

October 10, 2007

Craig will always have a special place in our heart. As we knew him as a child he always brought a smile to our face and will truely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hilary Connolly

October 10, 2007

I am so sorry for the loss. I will always remember Craig as a very kind and gentle free spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones.

Misty Michaud

October 10, 2007

My heart goes out to the family. I have known Craig for about 3-4 years. He was an awesome guy in many ways. I will cherish the endless hours of laughter we shared. He is gone but not forgotten.
I give My condolences... Misty

John Ortega

October 10, 2007

I sure do miss my brother but I know I will see him again. Craig and I shared the same hope. Revelation 21:4 says: (and He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, AND DEATH WILL BE NO MORE, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. the former things have passed away). I trust these words with all my heart and know he will be part of the resurrection. Thank you for sharing your lives with my brother, I know there is something special in all of us that we can remember him by.

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