Albert Joseph Kent

Albert Joseph Kent
9/28/59 – 8/28/26

Albert Joseph Kent, a long-time resident of Santa Cruz County passed away on August 28, 2026 at the age of 66. Albert was born September 28, 1959, the son of Sandra and John LeCouix, in Berkeley, CA. He moved to Felton, CA as a young child, and graduated from San Lorenzo Valley High School in 1978. Albert worked at the Chevron Station in Felton, and spent several years working at Signetics in the Silicon Valley. He also worked at Kenneth Feld Productions (Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus and American Gladiators), George Lucas Super Live (in the US and Japan), the IATSE Union, and Prysm, Inc.

In 1995 Albert became part owner of Henfling’s Firehouse Tavern and built it to a roaring success with the help of his then wife, MaryAnn LoBalbo, and great friends Wayne and Dori Stier, and booking agent, Tom Miller.

Albert’s involvement in the theater included acting, singing, dancing, directing, producing, managing Park Hall, and being one of the founding members of Mountain Community Theater, among other activities. He also performed with San Lorenzo Valley High School’s Redwoods Repertory Theater. The Actors Theatre and more. He also helped bring to life The Landing, A Performing Arts Theater in Scotts Valley, CA.

Albert was a caregiver for his great-uncle, Fred Adair, as well as his beloved wife, Mary Susan Williams Kent in her later years. Albert has always reached out to help others with compassion, empathy, and kindness. Albert’s big heart, booming laugh, keen wit, ingenuity, and intelligence will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Williams Kent. Those left to cherish his memory are his siblings, John Kent (Liz Kent), Kenneth Kent (Amy Kent), Susan Kent (Tim Wells), Margy Kent, his mother Sandra Berry, his stepson Steven Lloyd (Kelly Dalbeck), stepdaughter Michelle Andrus, Mary’s stepmother, Janis Williams (Len Williams), as well as nephews, nieces, great-nephews and nieces, step-grandson, in-laws, and many dear friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Ben Lomond Park Hall, 9400 Mill St, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 on November 14, 2026 from 1 to 5:30PM. Hawaiian attire requested.

If you wish to do something in Albert’s memory, instead of sending flowers, etc., find someone who needs a hand, and help where you can.