"Kelly...I will forever remember you as a rosy cheek, blue eyed blonde toddler whom I used to baby sit. You followed me everywhere and I loved it. Now it is I who will follow you one day. Save me a seat please. You are now in the arms of the Angels. Rest well Sweetness. Love, Diana Ribeiro"
In loving memory of
Kelly Ann Arambel
November 16, 1964 - June 13, 2024
Kelly Ann (Lippincott) Arambel passed away on June 13, 2024, in Palo Alto after a short but courageous battle with cancer at the age of 59 years old. She was born in Los Banos on November 16, 1964, where she decided to stay and raise her family. Kelly worked for the Los Banos Unified School District for 20+ years, in many positions, most recently she was the Head Custodian for R.M. Miano Elementary (6 years). Kelly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, making Nonna's sauce and soup, putting puzzles together, dancing and going for rides with her husband Paul.
Kelly was preceded by her parents Vurl B. Lippincott and Barbara J. (Avila) Lippincott, her father-in-law and mother-in-law Michel M. Arambel and Joanna J. (Carlotti) Arambel and granddaughter Carah Arambel.
She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years Paul Jon Arambel of Los Banos, Ca. Children: Chris (Sarah) Arambel of Chowchilla, Ca. and Patrick (Christina) Arambel of Los Banos, Ca. Grandchildren: Ava Arambel, Carter Arambel and Sam Arambel of Chowchilla, Ca, Ryleigh Arambel of Los Banos, Ca., Siblings: Kris (Carlos) Lippincott of San Francisco, Ca., Kirk (Lori) Lippincott of Escalon, Ca., Kraig (Patricia) Lippincott of Fiddletown, Ca., many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, family and friends.
A Visitation will be held on Tuesday June 25, 2024, at 9:30am followed by Rosary at 10:30am, and Mass at 11:00am at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church. A burial immediately follows at Los Banos District Cemetery at 12:00pm.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
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"Bless those who mourn, eternal God, with the comfort of your love that they may face each new day with hope and the certainty that nothing can destroy the good that has been given. May their memories become joyful, their days enriched with friendship, and their lives encircled by your love."
"I will forever cherish all the dancing and music we rocked to at work ?I will miss your laughter and smile . Glad I was able to meet you at a young age and was able to work with you as a young adult. May you rest in peace. "