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Doreen Nigri Kibbe
1963 - 2025
BORN
1963
DIED
2025
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Doreen Kibbe Obituary
October 27, 1963 - September 27, 2025
Doreen Nigri Kibbe passed away on 9/27/2025 after a 2 1/2 year battle with breast cancer that she fought valiantly. She moved to Cotati with her mother Suzanne and sister Jill at the age of 13 and lived in Sonoma County until 2023. She moved to Florida with her husband Jay Kibbe to live in the same town with her mother and sister who had moved to Florida in recent years. She worked at Fireman's Fund in Novato for approximately 30 years and spent the last 5 years of her working life at Redwood Credit Union as a project manager. She met many people at both companies that would become lifelong friends and travel companions. Doreen was kind and fair and loved by all who knew her. She was a light in the world that will be missed. A celebration of Doreen's life will be held on November 8th at Sally Tomatoes in Rohnert Park that is open to friends and family. She is survived by her husband Jay Kibbe, mother Suzanne Van De Velde, father in law Dave Van De Velde, sisters Jill Bhachu and Suzy Pabon and several nephews, nieces and grandchildren that she adored.
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Douglass A. Braik
Earlier today
Jay and Family,
Sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing. My condolences to the Family.
Steve & Marcia Medley
Earlier today
Jay,
We were so sorry to hear about Doreen's passing. Wanted you to know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. It was nice she was able to be around family during her struggles.
Doreen was so much fun to be around. Her smile & upbeat outlook will be remembered. (Along with her wonderful charcuterie boards).
With love,
Steve & Marcia Medley
Michele
Yesterday
Doreen, aka: Legs was one of the most phenomenal people I´ve ever been lucky enough to have in my life! Her love and her laughs will continue forever!
Vera C. Lilleland Zinkl
October 19, 2025
Sorry to hear of Doreen's passing, she was a nice person when I met her when I moved to Rohnert Park and started school here. Even though in high school we did not hang out together but knew each other and then again randomly would see each other around Rohnert Park Doreen was always a pleasant person and always said hi to you. Prayers to Doreen's Family.
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