Katherine "Kay" Ryan Ulibarri

Our beloved mother, Kay Ulibarri, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 29, 2018 at the age of 88.

Born to Thomas and Cathryn Ryan, Kay lived her early life in Bristol, Pennsylvania and later, following her graduation from St. Mark’s School, she became a secretary, wife, and mother. In 1957, at the age of 28, with her family she relocated from Bristol, PA to Alameda County, CA. Kay worked at Lawrence Livermore Lab from 1959 until 1973 when she and her husband Sam moved to Petaluma. Shortly thereafter, she began working at Fireman’s Fund in Novato. Well-known among fellow secretaries and supervisors for her hard work, fast shorthand, and contagious laughter, she retired in 1994, at the age of 65.

She was pre-deceased by siblings Jean Dougherty, Michael Ryan, and Thomas Ryan and husband Samuel L. Ulibarri, a Knight and in the 4th Degree of the Knights of Columbus.

Kay was a devoted Catholic and parishioner of St James Church, member of the Women’s Guild and strong supporter of Sam’s work in the Knights of Columbus.

Her children include: Kathleen (John) DeClercq, Karen (David) Durand, Robin Dickson, Michael Trindle, Richard (d)(Pat) Ulibarri, Randy (Kathy) Ulibarri, Gary (Mary) Ulibarri, and Anthony (d) (Norma) Ulibarri.

Kay attended numerous Baptisms, First Communions, graduations, birthdays, weddings and baby showers over the years with boundless enthusiasm. She reveled in her role as Grama to 19 grandchildren, and as   “G-Gma” to her 8 great-grandchildren: William (Nicole) & son Spencer DeClercq; Shana (Deborah) DeClercq; Marissa (Jacob) & daughter Ariana Watkins; Brian (Emily) Robberson; Mark (Melissa) Robberson; Robert Trindle, Timothy, BJ, & Matt Lucas & daughter Aria Claire; Thea & Lizzy Trindle; Rickey Ulibarri; Michael (Ji Young) & daughters Bia Rose and Lana; David (Felicia) & children Austin and Mila; Andrew (Elvia), Amy & son Noah; Daniel, Ashley and Thomas Ulibarri.

Kay was greatly loved by her children, her extended family of nieces and nephews across the country (to whom she is known as Aunt Sis), and her St. James Community. She will be remembered at a funeral service followed by a reception at St. James Church, Friday February 16, 2018 at 11:00, with a viewing on Thurs. Feb 15 from 4-7pm at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary & Crematory, Petaluma. In lieu of flowers, donations would be graciously welcome to St. James Women’s Bereavement Guild, 125 Sonoma Mountain Parkway, Petaluma, CA 94954.

Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory

St. James Catholic Church