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Karen McKAY

1969 - 2017

Karen McKAY obituary, 1969-2017, Santa Rosa, CA

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1969

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2017

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Karen McKAY Obituary

McKAY, Karen Karen Lee McKay, age 48, passed away in Santa Rosa on October 9, 2017. She was born in Santa Rosa in 1969, a daughter of Richard and Donna Lee McKay. She is survived by her mother, Donna Lee Clark; step-mother, Priscilla McKay; siblings, Kathleen (Louie) Marquez, Derek (Shawnee) Laiwa-McKay, Anthony Laiwa-McKay, and Kenneth McKay; nephews, Jordan, Terrance, Dustin, Brandom, Dakota, Kalathan, and Ryan; and her dog, Jiminy Cricket. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard; and a brother, Travis. Karen was fiercely independent, fun loving and carefree. She loved lobster and having a good time. She loved everybody and everybody loved her. She enjoyed her life and the way she chose to live it. A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Daniels Chapel of the Roses 1225 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa. Burial will follow at Shiloh District Cemetery, Windsor.

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Published by Press Democrat from Oct. 22 to Oct. 23, 2017.

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Melissa Gayda

November 2, 2017

Karen, I will miss you everyday for the rest of my life. I was blessed to have had you as my friend & Co-worker. Thank you for being such a beautiful person inside and out. This world is a little bit dimmer now that you are not here. I MISS YOU & LOVE YOU MY FRIEND.... see again someday

Robin Dedrick

November 2, 2017

My Condolences go out to the entire family, I just found out about sweet Karen's passing. Her and I use to go fishing together. May her soul rest in peace. Love you KK. ❤
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Francesca Chavez

October 26, 2017

Aunty KK, So full of love and laughter we love you! May you rest in peace til we see you again one day...All Our Love, Zack, Mikayla and Frankie

Mary clark

October 25, 2017

She will be missed dearly, the times we had working together at the casino always laughing and her smile, a awesome lady. Thankful to have known her

Marnette Delgado

October 24, 2017

Im So Sorry For Your Loss!! I Loved Karen. She Will Be Greatly Missed!! She Was The Life Of The Party!! Rest In Peace KK!!! Love You, Marnette

Bobbie Starnes

October 23, 2017

KK and McKay Family, I am so grateful to have met KK and enjoy her beautiful smile and BIG Heart. My heart is broken for your family. I am happy she had her family by her side, and what an amazing family you all are...an inspiration for all. So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Daniels Chapel of the Roses Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. - Santa Rosa

1225 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95402

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1225 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95402

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