David I. Mckenna

He was raised in Glendora and La Verne California. David attended Bonita High, Mt. San Antonio College. and Georgian college in Canada. He was an EMT for Gerber Ambulance company and loved serving others. He was employed by Solvay as a manufacturing technician and also worked for the Echo Tape Company.

He adored and was very particular about the care of his dogs. He had a passion for hiking, hanging out with friends, and golfing with his father. David was an incredible athlete especially when it came to hockey and baseball. He played hockey from age 5 to13 with the Ontario Jets and the Anaheim junior Ducks. He later joined the California Wave helping them to become the best 16-and-under hockey team in the nation winning “Nationals” in Rochester NY. David credited Manager Curt Castagna and Coach Mike Lewis with teaching him self-discipline and how to be a decent human being. During this time, the team was interviewed, followed, and filmed for “In the Crease” a movie based around the team’s successes. From ages 5 to 16 he played with the Charter Oak Baseball league and the Bonita High School baseball team. Manager/Coach Terry Paredez has been a lasting friend. David always wore number 27 in both sports as that was his father’s number. He had a mischievous sparkle in his eyes and great smile, we love and will miss you #27.

He is survived by his grandmother, Elizabeth McKenna of Barrie, Ont. Canada, his parents, Kay and Iain, and siblings, Jason (Nicole) Lopez of RSM, CA, Ryan Lopez of La Verne, CA, Erin McKenna of Bend, OR, and James (Mallory) Watson of Upland, CA. His Nephews Tyler Lopez, William Sheppard, and Dean Watson. Nieces Sara Sheppard, Emma Sheppard, Autumn Sheppard, Olivia Lopez, and Charlotte Lopez. Uncles David (Mona) McKenna of Fort Meyers, FL, and Jay (Jeanette) Big of Sahuarita, AZ. Aunt Maureen Buchanan of Barrie, Ont. Canada. Cousins Garrett McKenna, Ashley McKenna, Justin Buchanan, Megan Buchanan, Matthew Buchanan, Jillian Big (Eric Ayala). Preceded in death by grandfathers David McKenna and Edward Joseph Big. And grandmother Jean Davis Big.

The celebration of life is Sunday May 22nd, 2021 at 1 p.m. The open house will be at the family home. Arrangements made under the direction of Oakdale Mortuary.