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1958
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2010
Ronald Rudell Obituary
Ronald Wayne Rudell passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010 at St. Johns Hospital in Oxnard.
Ron was born Sept. 9 1958 in Santa Monica where he lived before moving to Ventura in 1975. Ron loved anything to do with the outdoors with a special love for the beach where he could often be found with a surfboard or walking his dog.
Ron is survived by his mother and her husband, Diane and Herb Heberling; brother, Bill Rudell and family; sister, Lysa Suarez and family; daughters, Jessica, Hannah, Rebecca, Miya; and aunt, Marlene Lash.
A celebration of Ron's life will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, Nov. 27 at Silver Strand Beach at the corner of San Nicolas Avenue and Ocean Drive.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Rudell
JAMES S MILLER
November 15, 2024
Miss you today and all days to follow. I still smile when I think of the funny and crazy things you use to say and do. You´re one of a kind brother. Love you
James Miller
November 16, 2023
I sure miss you brother. We had so many good times and laughs together. Your laugh was contagious My heart broke the day to left to Heaven. My faith in God let´s me know we will be spending eternity together with all of our loved ones. I´ll be seeing when it´s my turn to transition. Love you Ron/Crow
Jim Miller
November 15, 2022
Good morning family and friends, Ron has never left my heart and my life. I have 3 crow figures in my house and yard. These help me remember my friend, Crow. Life´s different without you, but I know we´ll be together in our heavenly self´s. I never been closer to another man than him. We shared so many great memories throughout our 30 plus years of friendship. Everyone has a Crow story, he was one of a kind. His art and crafts was another side to him and he had some skills. My deepest condolences to his loving mother, his children, brother and sister and the rest of his family and friends. Ron, I love my funny old friend.... Rest In Peace and I´ll see you up in Heaven for eternity for ever and ever. May God bless you all today and everyday there after. Love Jim
James Miller
November 15, 2022
I´ve never forgotten Ron and I never will. I have 3 crow figures in my yard and house. These give me the opportunity for remembrance and words to my old buddy. Today to this day, I´ve never been closer to another man. We talked from the heart. We experienced a life´s best of times together. Ron helped me grow into the man I´ve always meant to be. I love you Ron(Crow), you will never leave my heart. My deepest condolences to all his family and friends. May God bless you all with wonderful memories of your son, brother,family member and friend
Salty Sea dog Barnacle Ron.
Lori Meeden
December 8, 2010
Ron ~ I miss you so much. Everyday. Every night. Did Chleo track you down to give you the business and nip at you like she always did? :) Love you my dear dear friend. Always have. Always will.
Gary Petrison
December 7, 2010
Later Crow...you & I were best friends for a while, had some wild & crazy times...wish we could have connected once more. Thinking about you often.
Lori Jones
December 2, 2010
Ron, There are no words to express the love I have for you. You taught me so many wonderful things about Life, the Ocean, Religion, and LOVE! It's still hard to believe, you will never walk through the door, make a complete mess of the kitchen, or stay up all night singing cartoon song. I hope Heaven is everything you thought it would be! I miss you so! Forever my love, Lori
November 27, 2010
Diane and family,
Just want to say how very sorry for your great loss. May you find comfort in the great hope that our God holds out to us, and in the many cherished memories what will always be with you.
All my love, Suzanne Johnson
Bill Rudell
November 25, 2010
Brother Ron,
Thanksgiving day brings family & friends together and although you won't be at our table in person you will be in our hearts. As we share the things we're thankful for the memories of growing up together playing baseball, skating, surfling and riding motorcycles will last forever.
I thank you for years of protection, playing catch, hand me down skateboards, rides to the beach, advice in the kitchen, and your love for animals...Steve in one amazing dog!
The games that we played, and times that we shared we're so fun but now seem so few. You've been blessed by the lord and now it's your turn enjoy eternal beaches.
Forever in my thoughts
Little Bill
dan fallon
November 24, 2010
hay ron going to miss you . but i think i will see you some time.up there.
Hannah Rudell
November 24, 2010
Dad,
You are going to be missed by many people you were such a caring genuine person. I'm sorry that we didn't keep in touch as often and didn't see each other very often but I did love you very much. You will not be forgotten I know you are in heaven riding perfect waves and driving a porsche with grandpa. Shelby and I are leaving Friday to go to your memorial on Saturday. It all seems pretty surreal to me like its gonna end soon and everyone is going to say it was a big joke or something but I know its not. So until we meet again in heaven I love you and always have.
Donna Migliore
November 24, 2010
Thank you, Ron, for our beautiful daughter, Maiya...The most amazing gift I have ever received...Our time was short, but you will live and love through Maiya's eyes and heart forever...
Cynthia Schneider(Hartmann)
November 24, 2010
Ronnie Rudell,
To the boy who I thought was so cute when I was just a teen. To this day, every time I hear the Elton John song "Bennie and the Jets" I think of you. (Oh Candy and Ronnie have you seen them yet...)I used to wish my name was Candy back then. To me you were the older surfer boy with great hair and the cool car. I'm so sorry to hear the news of your passing. Your family was so important to me growing up and I will always cherish the good memories I have.
At Chuey's the first weekend I was back in Cali.
Brenda Howard
November 23, 2010
I look around.. looking here at your wall with tears filling up my eyes.... and am pretending to come to terms.. with the fact that.. you are gone!!! This world has lost a good guy! =(........
Kimberly D'Angelo
November 23, 2010
Death is hardest on the living. We take comfort in the memory’s we shared with the person we’ve lost.
Ron touched the lives of the people he met in a special way and that makes his passing so much harder on those of us who are left behind. My heart breaks for your family and friends who are forced to come to terms with the consequences of your untimely death. My daughter and I will miss you my friend. Thank you for the memories.
Brian McGeever
November 22, 2010
It has been along time since we saw each other Crow. Where does time go? I know you got the answer to that one now. Do me a favor and tell me when I get there. Miss ya
Herb Heberling
November 22, 2010
Ron, Words do not say how I feel about you. You are one great person. I have only been in your life for 15 years, but the love I have for you can not be said with words. You are loved by everyone that you meet. I bet that you are having a beer and playing pool with your dad and having a good time. Enjoy, as you deserve it. We will all be with you some day but will miss you until then.
Love Always Herb Heberling (your step dad)
November 22, 2010
A penny in my pocket, a nickel in my hand. A thousand million memories, they blow across the sand.
A light is cast upon a spot where I am forced to stand. Until you come, kiss my cheek and offer me your hand.
Music played so late at night containing many sounds. Voices of our past do shout, to surface in our cloud.
Desperately we try to move away from where we bowed, but echos in the trees do shout just like the empty crowd.
Long ago I thought the person I would be. I saw the light within my world, not too hard to see.
But now my life is abound as a wreck upon the sea. I stand in many directions, not feeling quite like me.
I wonder if you'll find what's here. I wonder if you'll see. My dear young man with tender hands. You've made a stranger out of me.
10 years and 4 months. I'll have to wait a little bit longer.
I love you Ron. I always have. Always will. I miss you so much.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I know you are doing better than OK. How happy I am for you! See you soon.
Marlene Lash
November 22, 2010
As on Ron's facebook, when you see a wave in the ocean you can be sure he's on it. My love and prayer's go out to all of you.
Love Aunt Marlene
Ana Hidalgo
November 22, 2010
To Diane, Billy, Lysa, family and friends, my heart goes out to all of you. Words can not express my sympathy. I have fond memories of Ron that I will cherish forever!
November 22, 2010
As on Ron's Facebook. Whenever you see a wave, you can be sure that he is on it. My love and prayers go out to all of you
Love Aunt Marlene
Ana Hidalgo
November 22, 2010
To Diane, Billy, Lysa, family and friends, my heart goes out to all of you. Words can not express my sympathy. I have fond memories of Ron that I will cherish forever!
CROW
BOB FARNHAM
November 22, 2010
crow/////we did the the deal............ja no~~~~~~~~~keep that """"GATE'''GREASED////////////FOR US!!!!!!!BRO~~~~~BOB FARNHAM
Amy Rudell Starks
November 22, 2010
Ron, Ron, Ron.... too much to say, too many to print! We share so much and loved so long - the closest of friends in life all the while, until we dance again in Paradise.... Thank you for "our" Hannah, and Jessica too...you are loved! Visit us often in spirit, we need this pain to turn to peace, as we know you are at peace today. Amy Rudell Starks
Rochen Murphy
November 22, 2010
Ron, your struggle has ended and you can rest in perfect peace now. Your family and friends will miss your care-free spirit and loving smile. If your nephew doesn't teach me how to surf here on earth I'll be waiting for a lesson in heaven.
Susie Fuller
November 22, 2010
I have some fond memories of you, Ron back in Culver City. It was good to reconnect with you during the summer and I was praying for you then as I am now. Rest In Paradise, my friend....Always, Susie Fuller and the Fuller famliy.
Nancy Suarez
November 22, 2010
Ronnie,
Every time I saw you, you were smiling, I will miss you and your happy sprit.
Nothing but peace now!!!!
I love you from your cuban sister " The Chick"
James Brown
November 22, 2010
sorry to hear about Ron he was something else throughout our time in high school
JOHN FLYNN
November 22, 2010
ron thank you for your friendship.RIP BRO....JOHN FLYNN
Jim Miller
November 22, 2010
My heart goes out to all his family and friends. I shared so many great memories with this man. I love you Ron and will miss your friendship. Your at Peace now. I'll see you in heaven. Love and prayers. Jim, Patty, and Nikki
Jen
November 22, 2010
Cousin Ronnie, Life is so unexpected and crazy, I can't believe you're gone. It's times like this I look back and wish we could have spent more time together. How much closer could we get though? We share the same birthday! I have so many fond memories of our Christmas Eve's together at your Mom and Dad's house, I will never, ever forget those amazing, loving, fun memories. I will never forget your laugh!! You always made me laugh with your laugh! I love you cousin.
Splash Jordan Heitzman
November 22, 2010
Ron was a great person with a big heart.R.I.P. Crow
Owen Thomas
November 21, 2010
Sorry to hear about Ronnie, we will miss him. Prayers go out to the family.
Owen Thomas, Karen and Taylor Thomas
Your Little Sis
November 21, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
November 21, 2010
So truly sadden and sorry. Lots of thoughts and love
Lisa Suarez Gunn and family
Sonny Suarez
Diane Rudell-heberling
November 21, 2010
In loving memory of my wonderful loving son Ron. Words can never ever tell you how much we will miss you. I pray for the burning pain I feel inside to subside. No more demons to fight now Ron. Surf the seas in heaven and have eternal peace. I Love you so. Mom
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