Kyle Laborda

Kyle Andrés Laborda entered the kingdom of Heaven on July 25, 2020, at age 34. He was born October 2, 1985, in Miles City, Montana. Raised in Billings, Montana, he attended Alkali Creek Elementary School, Castle Rock Middle School, and Skyview High School. During his youth, he participated in Cub Scouts, Heights National Little League, and YMCA Youth Soccer. Kyle had a true gift for music! He played both the trumpet and piano and showed proficiency as early as elementary school. His piano teacher commented that Kyle was one of the hardest working students she had ever taught. Kyle continued to play both instruments in the Skyview Jazz Band. It was always a pleasure hearing him practice around the house. As a young boy, Kyle enjoyed anything involving building and construction. He loved Legos, K'NEXs, and drawing equipment on engineering paper. He would always run to the window to watch a construction or garbage truck drive by. Kyle was such a hard worker! He worked at Albertsons in the Heights during his high school years as a courtesy clerk and later in the produce department. He would even pitch in during holiday breaks from Montana State University. Kyle made long-lasting relationships with many of his Albertsons coworkers. After graduating from Skyview High School in 2004, Kyle was accepted into MSU. He loved being a Bobcat and was truly in his element in Bozeman! He took pride in being an AdvoCat and worked in the IT department. He was a huge Bobcat football fan and organized many computer LAN parties. One of his great college accomplishments was being a member of the Heavy Civil Team that won first place at the Associated Schools of Construction Region 6 competition. Combining his passion for both science and construction, he graduated from Montana State University-Bozeman with a BS in Construction Engineering Technology in 2010. After graduating from MSU, Kyle moved to Great Falls, Montana, where he worked on the Rainbow Dam Project as a Project Engineer for the Walsh Group. From there he moved to California, first to San Diego and later Rancho Cucamonga. Kyle later accepted a position at Flatiron Corporation. He first worked as a Project Engineer in Orange County, California, and later as an Assistant Project Manager in Lake Elsinore, California. At the time of his death, Kyle resided in Huntington Beach, California. He loved the ocean and walking along the Huntington and Newport Beach piers. Dana Point held a special place in his heart. During his time in California, he became a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Newport Beach, California, and participated in the Knights of Columbus. Kyle will be forever remembered by his daughter Charleston, his fiancée Melissa and her son, Ian; his parents, Pascual and Karen Laborda; his brother Kevin and sister Nicole (Luke Harvey). Kyle will also be forever remembered by his grandmothers, Helen Lanch and Nelsi Laborda; aunts, great aunts, uncles, great uncles, nephews, numerous cousins, extended family, colleagues, and dear friends. Due to the family's concerns about COVID-19, a private funeral mass celebrating Kyle's life will be held at St. Bernard's Parish at 11:00 AM on August 17, 2020, for immediate family only; however, the service will be live streamed for friends and family online at www.facebook.com/dahlfuneralchapel. In memory of Kyle, memorial donations can be made on GoFundMe (Kyle Laborda Memorial Fund) to help with his daughter, Charleston Grey Laborda (6). Cremation has taken place and arrangements are in the care of Dahl Funeral Chapel. Memories may be shared at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com.