Lilyan Krinsky

02/04/1918 - 12/08/2010

Lilyan Krinsky
Lilyan Krinsky, 92, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2010, after battling a long illness. Lilyan was born February 4, 1918 in Brooklyn, New York, one of four children born to Sarah and Israel Birnberg. As a young child, she and her family moved to Los Angeles and California became Lilyan's permanent home. She attended Los Angeles High School and following graduation began her collegiate experience at UCLA. She decided it was time to get out on her own and transferred to UC Berkley. It was there that she earned her Bachelor's degree and met her future husband, Joe. The two married in 1940. They raised three wonderful children, Deborah, Gary and Nicole. They planted their roots in Santa Maria in 1966. Lilyan was employed in the Orcutt Union School District as a teacher's aide. Lilyan was an avid sports fan, she loved the UCLA Bruins. She was a season ticket holder for many years.
She also enjoyed watching "her" Lakers and LA Dodgers. No matter what the sport, Lilyan would watch. Her true passions were her love of animals. She was dedicated to helping animals who needed a home. She was especially fond of her dog Lucy and her cat Smokey. Her love of life was experienced by those who were fortunate enough to have known her. She gave of herself and expected nothing in return. Her energy was a comfort to everyone. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Krinsky, her son Gary, her sisters Clara and Ruth. She is survived by her daughters Deborah Krinsky Watson (Steve Watson, husband), Nicole Krinsky Barker (husband Mark Barker) and four wonderful grandchildren, Sarah Watson Rios (husband Michael Rios), Tom Watson, Michelle Barker and Nicholas Barker and her beloved brother Elliot Birnberg (wife, Gloria Birnberg). She was also so fortunate to have two caregivers Sara and Vivian in her life. They were selfless in their care for her and for that we are forever grateful. Lilyan will be remembered by all as an angel on Earth, touching everyone with her humor, affection and joy. She
A Cryptside service Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 3:00 at Hillside Memorial Park, 6001 Centinela Rd., Los Angeles, Ca. 90045
There will be a register book at Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary for friends and family to sign.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory and Memory Gardens

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