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Kathryn Rebecca Key, April 10, 1987- February 17, 2010. Kathryn was a smiling face that made you feel the warmth of the sun with a single hug. She was a person who took challenges of others as if they were her own. She enjoyed working in furthering women's and animal rights and dedicated her time to organizations devoted to both. Katy had her own challenges, but she was always smiling, grateful for life and every moment, good or bad. Laguna Beach was one of Katy's favorite places in the world. She loved to swim and surf in the ocean, playing in the surf until it was dark. Growing up in the mountains, Katy loved the outdoors and was always exploring. She was a straight "A" student her whole life and aspired to be a doctor. After graduating from La Cueva High School in 2005, she attended University of New Mexico. She struggled with epilepsy, which she was diagnosed with at age 18. Though she had a diagnosis, she didn't have a cure. Despite this tragedy, Katy stayed strong and positive at all times. Katy was born April 10, 1987, the first born of Donna and Chris Key of Albuquerque. In addition to her parents, Katy is survived by her only sibling Emily Key also of Albuquerque; her fiance, Leland Webb and his parents Gary and Phyllis Webb of Los Alamos; maternal grandmother, Helen DeLayo; paternal grandparents Joseph and Kathryn Key of Reno, Nevada; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her maternal grandfather, Leonard DeLayo, Sr. The family will celebrate the life of Katy in a private memorial service. Remembrances may be made at the online guest book for Katy atRememberTheirStory .com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to OutoftheShadows.com, a global campaign against epilepsy, a joint project of the World Health Organization.
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