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 following 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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