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Karen Kjobech Obituary
March 20, 1946 ~ October 28, 2011
DEL REY OAKS - Karen Kjobech, 65, passed away October 28, 2011 at the home of her niece, surrounded by her family, after losing her battle with breast cancer.
Karen was an oncology nurse at Community Hospital of Monterey for the last 16 years, and prior to that at Kaiser Hospital in Oakland. She worked as an executive secretary prior to returning to nursing school in her 30s, graduating with a B.S. in Nursing from St. Mary's College in Moraga.
Karen loved following the sporting activities of her nephews, Andrew and Nick, as well as becoming quite the SF Giants fan. She enjoyed shopping trips and lunch out in Carmel. Her greatest love was her little Shih Tzu, Lucy.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Chris Kjobech and Jackie Smith. She is survived by her sister, Connie (Dick) West of Oakhurst, CA and Connie's children, Jaylene (Mike) Groneiger, Richard McFadden, Alan (Heather) McFadden, Christy McFadden, Tara (Terry) Marshall; her sister, Carlyn (Brad) Boggan of Pacific Grove, CA, and children Andrew and Nick; her brother, Rodney Kjobech of Atlanta, GA and his children, Kurtis (Amber) Kjobech, Kirstin Kjobech, and Jackie Kjobech; her brother, Curtis Kjobech of Mariposa, CA and his son, Kyle; and her step-parents, Paul and Marian Smith of No. Las Vegas, NV.
Private services will be held at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of the Central Coast (donations.chomp.org), or Hope Hospice, Dublin, CA (www.hopehospice.com).
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July 30, 2012
I remember Karen as a little girl in Castro Vally. It is hard to believe she is gone. I know you will all miss her very much. Love your former neighbor marion Crawford Hamlow
November 3, 2011
Rest in peace Karen. My sister grieves the loss of your lifelong friendship. You left a part of yourself with her. Find joy on the other side.
C.S.
November 3, 2011
Karen was the very best friend for 55 years and a good friend to all who knew her and loved her. She wanted to be remembered as a confidante, true and loyal as aunt, sister and friend.
J.B.
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