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In Memoriam

Kenneth Ralph Vendena '56

Kenneth Ralph Vendena '56 passed away on November 30, 2022.

"Ken was a graduate of Regis Jesuit High School in Denver and Colorado State College (now the University of Northern Colorado). He was a teacher and public school principal in the Jefferson County Schools in Colorado for over three decades. After retirement, he continued his dedication to all aspects of education as a volunteer. He was a long-time member and leader of Kiwanis International, serving children around the world. In Orange County, Florida, he especially enjoyed his time at the Renaissance Center as a tutor helping seniors integrate modern technology into their lives. Ken's interest in aircraft began as a very young boy. Like many of his generation, he followed the exploits of his heroes of WWII. He became an accomplished builder of detailed model aircraft and enjoyed researching the engineering and characteristics of each model he completed. Ken and Rosemary were married for 60 years and lived in Denver and the surrounding area until 2008 when they moved to Orlando. They shared a love of travel and spent many happy times exploring and visiting in the USA on family trips. They traveled as independent world travelers on extended trips to Europe and Asia, meeting people and making friends wherever they went." Click here to read the full obituary.
 
Memorial Services will take place Thursday, February 16 at 1:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home - 3806 Howell Branch Rd., Winter Park, FL 32792. 

Contributions in his memory, honoring his dedication to education, may be made to either PACE Center for Girls-Orange or to AAUW Memorial Scholarship #1178 Valencia College Foundation, PO Box 3028 MC-41, Orlando, FL 32802.

We join the prayers of the community of Regis Jesuit with yours for the repose of Kenneth's soul and the consolation of his family and all those who loved him. May he rest in peace.
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