Delores R. Smith's Obituary
Resident of San LeandroDelores R. Smith, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, adopted mother counselor passed from this life on Jan 11, 2013 after a long illness. She is survived by her children Michael (and Marcie) Kilby of Hayward, Ron (and Nancy) Kilby of Castro Valley and Lisa (and Jim) Dmoski of San Leandro, her grandchildren Justin (and Alejandra Haro) Kilby, Rachel Kilby, Joshua Dmoski (and Jennifer Wiggins), Ryan Kilby, Mike (and Shannon) Dmoski, Matthew Kilby, Shane Kilby, Nik Dmoski, Thomas Kilby, Emma Kilby Alyssa Dmoski and her sister Sandra Burns. Still serving recently as a certified counselor, she was a former vice president in the banking industry, owner of an art shop, singer lover of music food. However, she most valued friends, family and the quality of one’s life. She was a lung cancer survivor who had an inspirational reputation as a fighter with a strong faith and love of life. A native of Berkeley, CA, she was 81. Visitation from 4-8pm on Jan 21, 2013 with rosary at 5:30 pm. Funeral reception beginning at 11 am on Jan 22, 2013; all at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary 4499 Piedmont Ave. Oakland, CA. Friends are invited to give to the Lung Cancer Alliance in her honor.
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