Eric Michael Calderon

Eric was born on a Tuesday. He was a beautiful baby, always happy. He grew up smart and kind. Eric loved many things, but more than anything he loved his three children, Gage, Emma and Hannah. He lived for them.

Eric always wanted to help people. He began his career as an E.M.T. in Azusa, CA. He later became a paramedic, working for Hall’s Ambulance in Bakersfield, CA. Eric, then set his sights for nursing. He always said that this was such an honorable profession that he wanted to be a part of. He continued working as a paramedic while attending and eventually graduated nursing school. He worked as an R.N. in the E.R. at Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA. He also worked as an R.N. at Kaiser Hospital in the COVID center. He continued to work as a paramedic for Hall Ambulance.

Eric impacted so many people throughout his life. He had close, dear friends within the medical community that he considered his family.

Eric adored his family and dedicated his life to being the best role model for his children. His example of perseverance, determination and self-sacrifice was beyond incredible. Eric was a wonderful father, son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. He was loved by anyone that was lucky enough to have known him.

Eric is survived by his son Gage Dillon Calderon, his daughters Emma Genevieve Calderon, Hannah Elaine Calderon, his parents Rudy Jr. and Genevieve Calderon, his brother Phillip Calderon and his wife Kaylee, and their daughters Kennedy and Ellie. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother Lydia Calderon, aunts and uncles: Randy Calderon, Gloria Martinez, Joe and Marie Weis, Ray and Sally Pendergrass, Chris and Molly Thompson, Theresa Chacon, Vivian Chacon, and their families.

Eric was predeceased by his grandparents Rudy Calderon Sr., Luz and Jennie Chacon, his aunt Patricia Dodgen, his aunt and uncle Bob and Esther Acevedo.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestmemorial.com for the Calderon family.