Laren Jay Criddle

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and brother, Laren Jay Criddle, of Cupertino, CA. Laren peacefully departed this life at his home on Tuesday, March 11th, just two weeks shy of his 68th birthday. Born on March 22, 1957, in Provo, Utah, Laren spent his formative years in the picturesque community of Carmel, California. He was on the football and wrestling team at Carmel High School. He pursued higher education with dedication, earning a degree from California State University, Chico, and later, a Master of Business Administration from Golden Gate University.

Laren was known for his sharp intellect, dry wit, sarcastic jokes, and an endless array of inventive rhymes and songs that brought laughter and warmth to everyone around him. Above all, he was a deeply kind, devoted, loving, and generous husband and father who would help anyone who needed assistance. Throughout his professional life, Laren excelled as a logistics planner in the electronics and technology industries across Monterey County and the greater Bay Area. In his later years, he took on a role at Home Depot in San Jose’s De Anza Boulevard location, where his amusingly grumpy persona became affectionately legendary among colleagues and customers alike.

Laren’s passions included riding motorcycles, engaging in home improvement projects, and enjoying outdoor adventures like camping and rafting. He found great comfort and entertainment in watching classic westerns such as Walker Texas Ranger, and classic science fiction such as Star Trek. A lifelong animal lover, he cherished his cat Tobias (Tobey) and his son’s dog Jay.

Laren is survived by his devoted wife, Maria Victoria Llaguno-Criddle, and their beloved children, Golda Mae Criddle and Connor Rey Criddle. He also leaves behind five siblings: John, Karel, Kevin, Allyn, and Karmalee. He was deeply inspired and guided by his cherished parents, Jay Criddle and Karma Criddle, whose teachings and examples profoundly shaped his life and who preceded him in death. Laren will be remembered fondly for his strength of character, his humor, and the enduring love he shared with those fortunate enough to know him.