I just learned of Dr. Kinsella's passing. He was the best vet I ever had and one of the most amazing and caring human beings I've ever known. The world has lost a shining beacon of light and love. I'm heartbroken I will not be able to see and talk with him at the clinic. I'm happy he's flying far and wide across the Universe. May his light shine forever for all to see. 

I will miss you, Dr. Kinshella. 💜💜💜

My deepest condolences to his family, loved ones, and clinic staff. Sending all of you hugs and love.

Our deepest sympathies to Dr. Kinshella’s family.  We have been lucky to know Dr. Kinshella since 2006.  We always let him know how special he was since he was the only person our little Chachi never growled at.  He would laugh and tell Chachi that he had to get the vicious mark off his record. Through out the years he shared stories about his wife and sons with us during our appointments.  You could see the love in his eyes when he spoke of you all.  We felt honored when he let us know that we had become friends to him after all our years together.   Dr. Kinshella will always be missed.
With lots of love,
Marcia, George, Chachi, Abby, Floyd

Dear Patty, Matt, Michael and Family:

My husband, Steve, and I are so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved husband and father and our wonderful and dear veterinarian, Craig Kinshella. 

We have been his clients since 1997, when he had his private practice in Point Loma, and we were glad we followed him to VCA Hillcrest. He was a wonderful veterinarian for all of our cats who are now in Heaven: Doodad, Miranda, Taz, Kissy & Fermi. He was also the veterinarian for our current kitty, Beautiful. 

Dr. Kinshella was so kind and caring and gentle with our cats, and we thought the world of him. He was and will always be not only the best, most caring and kind and gifted veterinarian we have ever known, he is one of the kindest, most gentle persons we have ever known. 

Craig is with our Dear Lord in Heaven and I'm sure he's with you all in Spirit. You will be with him again someday, when God calls you home. I know we'll see him again someday in Heaven. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. 

With Love & Light,

Leona, Steve and Beautiful Heraty

My deepest sympathies to Patty, Dr Kinshella’s son and grandchildren. Dr K was the most dedicated, hardworking people I have ever known. More times than not he was still working long after we closed up the hospital. To me he was a man of few words so when he spoke his words were that much more meaningful. My favorite thing to remember was when he would make a joke and laugh with us because it was a rarity that I treasured. Dr Kinshella was a man of honor whom we respected and valued. Although, I didn’t know it would be the last time I saw him I am so glad that I always hugged him when I went to visit, even though it wasn’t his favorite thing. Dr Kinshella our world won’t be the same without you and you are already deeply missed.

My deepest sympathies to Dr. Kinshella’s family and friends. I worked under his practice many years ago and he was such a kind and compassionate man. I’ll never forget the loving care he gave my own pets over the years.

I want to give my sincerest sympathies to the family of  DR K , he was such a wonderful kind man and an exceptional Veterinarian . I am blessed to have been able to work under him for the past 19 years . He has taught me so much about veterinary medicine , and compassion for clients and their pets. Who over the  years have  become a family to us all  . He touched the lives of so many people and their pets . The world has lost an amazing man , father ,son  , grandfather and partner to our beloved Patty and above all a dedicated Veterinarian.  The world is a little less bright with out him in it .  Sincerely  with all my love  Lonnie

OBITUARY

Craig Lee Kinshella

9 November, 1951 – 25 November, 2024

El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley & Memorial Park

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