I'm just learning of this. I knew Debbie in hihh school in Taiwan. She and I were good friends. She had braces but a beautiful smile nonetheless. It saddens me to know that she passed away.

I am so shocked to hear this. And so sorry I missed the service. I have been in S CA for the last few years. Debra was an exceptional woman. Her presence will be greatly missed all around the world. She now shines from above...

I just learned this very sad news. My sympathy to Erin and family, to Juan, and to the many others who loved Deborah. I had the pleasure of meeting this lovely woman with Juan, and I am aware of the joy she added to his life. Clearly she was a blessing in the lives of everyone who knew her. I am so sorry for your loss.

I just found out today. January 7th. Such a loss. Words cannot describe. Rest in Paradise Deborah

I did not know her personally, but only professionally. She was a dedicated and skilled psychotherapist and a strong client advocate. She will be sorely missed.

We will miss her smile and "Table Tango" will not be the same without her.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to Juan and to Deborah's family and friends.  You will be missed........Lallapalooza ?

As many others have remarked with shock at Deborah's passing so have my husband and I as well.Deborah was very instrumental in my life when meeting her in 2002. She helped me out of a dark place in my life and for that I will always think of her with gratitude. I send her a Xmas Card every year and Yes I will also remember her radiant smile. To the family members, my husband and I extend our deepest sorrow for your loss.
Linda and Shep Hume
Los Gatos, Calif

I have been out of town and just saw this, what a shock. A wonderful woman gone way, way too soon...

To my savior. A woman who was always there for me no matter what time day or night even in another country she was always there. I loved her like a mother and I will miss her tremendously. Kiss my baby in heaven. My deepest sympathy to her family

A beautiful spirit gone too soon but she will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

I was in a Mindful Eating group at the beginning of this year. That's how we met. Sending prayers to her family and loved ones. She always had a smile on her face, sharing kind words.

A friend, mentor, healer, laughing buddy...very grateful for her guidance, she will be very missed. My heartfelt condolences to the family.

This is Yann (Deborah's favorite baker), could not get hold of Juan and haven't heard back from family, you must be busy organizing.
I will be bringing some of Deborah's favorite treats, I'll drop them off a few minutes before 1pm Saturday.
Hope you read this message.

Countless 9:00 AM Saturday Yoga sessions over the years - each one made special by Debra. My condolences to her family and friends. 

Linda Fosler

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Deborah Kotzebue Kelly

3 January, 1954 – 16 December, 2014

The Paul Mortuary

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