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Griff Kruckenberg Obituary

Griff Hunter Kruckenberg, passed away on October 26, 2023 at the age of 47. Griff was born in Mountain View, CA to Victor and Sandra Kruckenberg, he was the youngest of five siblings. Griff attended Catholic School at an early age, he attended St. Francis High School, where he graduated with honors. He went on to earn his Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Art from Santa Clara University. Griffy embraced life, he was kind and thoughtful, he loved his family and friends and lived his life to the fullest. Always with a smile and a warm greeting; that is how he will be remembered.Griff is survived by his parents Victor and Sandra Kruckenberg, his brothers: Lawrence Kruckenberg, Victor (Melissa) Kruckenberg and Brian (Helena) Kruckenberg, his sister, Lorai (Wayne) Harlan and 11 nieces and nephews. Griff was preceded in death by his grandparents Rielly Reynolds, Lucille "Lulu" Reynolds and Arthur and Vivian Kruckenberg.A Funeral Mass was held on November 3, 2023 at St. Simon's Catholic Church in Los Altos. Griff was laid to rest next to his Beloved Lulu at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Los Altos. Griffy, we will always love you and hold you close in our hearts. You are now in God's loving care.

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Published by Mercury News on Dec. 3, 2023.

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Jimmy

April 19, 2025

Thinking about you GG. Sure do miss you

Jennifer

March 25, 2025

Thinking about you a lot, Gigi! I love you and I miss you every day <3

mom

November 30, 2024

To my precious son Griffy. I'll love and miss you till the end of time. Giggy

Ron Enos

November 26, 2024

I only just heard about Grif´s passing he was always a happy soul. Got to know Grif through my uncle he did many projects for him. As we got to know each other he became more like a very good friend. He was always there for my family I will miss him greatly. My condolences to his family he will be missed forever by many people.

Paul Acevedo

May 5, 2024

I grew up with Griff starting from our first meeting in grade school til our time at St. Francis HS. After we went our separate ways but I always remembered Griff as a kind, loving , big hearted friend who had many friends . My condolences to his family.

Jimmy

February 8, 2024

I sure do miss you buddy.
Love you Gigi

Sandra Kruckenberg

February 8, 2024

To my precious Griffy,

I think of you every day and every night. I miss you forever and always. I love you with every part of me. It´s just not the same without you.

Mom

Sue Williams

February 1, 2024

Oh Griffey! You are always and forever in my heart.
Love you, Sue

Mom

January 20, 2024

Precious Griffy, I will miss you always and forever. I will miss you.
Mom

Jenny

January 20, 2024

I love you, Gigi. I miss you every day.

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