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Kenneth Suarez Obituary

Name: Service for Kenneth Suarez
Start: 2023-08-06T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-08-06T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Wade Funeral Home and Crematory

SUAREZ, Kenneth Raymond 80, passed away in Ft. Worth, Texas on July 29, 2023 after battling Alzheimer's for three years. He was born April 12, 1943 in Tampa, FL and attended Jesuit High School and Florida State University as a catcher. He signed with the Kansas City Athletics in 1966. Later he played for the Cleveland Indians from 1968-1971. Lastly, he played for the Texas Rangers from 1972-1973, where he retired from baseball. Ken is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Gladys Suarez, and his first wife, Irene Suarez. He is survived by his wife, Kay Blakenship Suarez; daughters, Denise Turner and Kendra Suarez. His grandchildren, Marylynne Case and Griffin Tolle, his brother Jim Suarez (Sonia Suarez), nieces Kim Terrell and Tricia Frost. The visitation and funeral will take place at Wade Funeral Home in Arlington, TX. The visitation will be August 6, 2023 from 1-3 pm. The funeral will be August 7, 2023 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Alzheimer's Foundation.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times from Aug. 6 to Aug. 7, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Suarez

12 Entries

Gene Wright

July 26, 2024

I knew Kenny at Jesuit (1959). Very pleasant memories. Glad he lived a long life.

Toby Harrah

August 8, 2023

Kenny to my Texas Ranger teammate. You will be missed.

Gene Wright

August 7, 2023

Kenny & I went to Jesuit together. A good friend. I knew he had joined Kansas City, but then lost touch. I have been a baseball fan all my life, so was glad to see he had made it to the "Show". So sorry to read this in the newspaper. Just lost another friend from the class of 1959. My condolences to your family. Gene

Shirley & Malio Iavarone

August 7, 2023

Cannot describe the sadness felt when I heard of Kenny´s passing. He was a true gentleman with a heart of gold. Malio and I grew up with Kenny and Irene. Those kind of friendships always hold a
special place in your heart.
My prayers for all the family.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Much love
Shirley & Malio

George Olmos

August 7, 2023

Kenny, my coworker at Hutchison Western, became a great friend and mentor over the years we worked together. I was fresh out of college and Kenny took me under his wing and taught me many things about business, sales, and just life in general. I loved hearing his old baseball stories and was fortunate enough be invited over to his house a few times.....I loved his home office where he had so many great photos of his baseball days. Rest in peace my friend. I love you and you will definitely be missed.

George Olmos

Manuel Vitoria

August 6, 2023

Kenny, my American Legion baseball catcher,and High School (Jefferson) team rival. So sad ro hear of your passing, rest in peace my friend

Manuel Vitoria

Gary Williamson

August 6, 2023

Ken and I were teamates at FSU. He was a great friend and an excellent athlete. Sadly, we lost contact after a few years as college friends often times we do.

So sorry for his suffering and passing.

Gary Williamson
2768 Landmark Dr.
Clearwater, Fl 33761

Dennis Agliano, M.D.

August 6, 2023

Ken
So sorry to hear of your passing. Enjoyed pitching to you at Jesuit. Always a class act. Condolences to your family.
Dennis

Doug Kurkul

August 6, 2023

When I was writing the book "Portrait of a Franchise" about the Cleveland Indians of the 1960s, Ken spent an hour with me on the phone, sharing his memories about his career and his teammates. It was an unforgettable phone call and it demonstrated his enthusiasm and kindness. I have been forever grateful for his generosity. Wen and I send our heartfelt sympathies to Ken's beloved family.

Todd Zartman

August 3, 2023

When I was a very young boy my Mom and Dad took me to Chicago to see the Indians play. We lived in Indiana. Mr. Suarez took time out of preparing for the to talk to and even lifted me on to a chair inside the field and put his hat on me while my Dad took 16mm moving pictures. That was a family memory that lived and lives in our family. To his family my deepest condolences. A truly nice gentleman.

Christy Assid

August 3, 2023

Both Ken and Irene brightened any room they entered and filled it with warmth and laughter. The world is a sadder place for their passing, but what joy to know that they're together, again. My deepest condolences to their daughters.

Jody Thompson

August 2, 2023

Ken and Irene; you couldn't think of one without the other. I was blessed to have known them. RIP

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