Isaac James Kibby
February 13, 1996 - Sunday November 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved nephew, Isaac. He was a loving son, uncle, cousin and brother.

Isaac was Karuk, Wiyot, Pitriver and a proud enrolled member of the Yurok Tribe. He also had a large spiritual family who cared for him deeply. He enjoyed dancing with his family and taking part in dance demonstrations throughout the community.

Isaac loved his friends and family deeply. Anyone  who knew him could feel the warmth he carried in his heart. He shared an unbreakable bond with his brother, a connection built on deep understanding, shared experiences and a lifetime of being each other’s closest companion. To his cousins, who grew up alongside him like brothers and sisters, he was the best kind of family: funny, loving, and always there when they needed him. He knew he could count on them the same way.

He was caring, thoughtful, the kind of person who paid attention to others and showed up when it mattered. His humor was one of his greatest gifts; he had a natural way of making people laugh and bringing light into any room.

A talented athlete, he excelled as a high-school wrestler, played football, and kept his love for sports throughout his life. He especially loved playing basketball. Cheering passionately for his favorite player, LeBron James and his favorite football team North Carolina Panthers. Those who knew him knew about his love for Dino Nuggets, Adidas slides, and always keeping his favorite pick handy for his hair. He was also a dedicated gamer who found joy and connection through video games.

One of his happiest recent memories was spending a wonderful week in Oahu with his family, creating moments they will forever hold close.

For 11 years, he worked at Blue Lake Casino, where he formed lasting friendships with coworkers who came to feel like family. The kindness, humor, and steady presence he brought there will be remembered by many.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, and his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of the people he loved and the lives he touched.

He is survived by his grandmother Toddy Thompson; his brothers Isaiah Kibby (Abby Young) and Elijah Kibby; his uncle Jaimoe Kibby (Brandy Kibby); and his cousins, who were more like siblings — Kody Kibby, Faith Kibby (AJ Perez), Hope Kibby (Mettah Kuska), and Jaimoe Kibby Jr. He is also survived by his father Sam Alford; his aunts Melissa Waheneka (Harlen) and Jamaica Kibby; and a large, loving extended family with many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and the Voyles family, whom he cared for dearly.

He was preceded in death by his mother Sarina Kibby; his grandfather Daniel Kibby; his great-grandfather Archie Thompson; his uncles David Kibby, Roger Buckskin, and Timmy Thompson; his aunts Valerie Thompson, Wanda Kibby; his cousins Delmar Thompson, Redsky Rojas, Stormy Rojas, Miranda Thompson, and Shawn Thompson; and his good friend Ramiro Melecio.

Pallbearers:

Isaiah Kibby, Kody Kibby, Jaimoe Kibby Jr., Hope Kibby, DJ Thomas, Lane Voyles, Mettah Kuska, AJ Perez, Ira Thompson, Pete Thompson, Jase Baldosser, Tanner Brittain

Honorary Pallbearers:

Jaimoe Kibby, Willie Thompson, Randy Thompson, Archie Thompson, Faith Kibby, Ed Ben Jr, David Voyles, Virgil Moorehead, Tommy O’Rourke, Sundance Rojas, Gino O’Rourke, Elijah Kibby, Jack Norton, Julian Lang, Alme Allen, Loren Bommelyn, Pyuwa Bommelyn, Jude Marshall, Vincent Feliz, Bmo Colegrove, Kavish Marshall, LeBron James, Darleen Buckskin, Kyree Smith, James Spino, Wes Spino, Anthony Rojas, Isha-Kom McConnell, Ma-Kaych McConnell, Tucker Donahue, Dae’ron Weaselhead, Redsky Waheneka, Harlen Waheneka Jr., Teddy Thompson, Trent Thompson, Will Bear Carlson, Mikey Carlson, Pergish Carlson, Jeremy Thompson, Jose Celio,, Jason Henser, Eli Aubrey, Casey Pederson

Viewing & Services:

Viewing will be held at Awok-Ada Charles Community Center, 190 Klamath Blvd., Klamath, California  Saturday December 13, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. Services will also be held at the Awok- Ada Charles Community Center on December 14, 2025 at 10 a.mac. Everyone is welcome. Following the burial at the family plot in Klamath, we will share food and fellowship back at the Awok-Ada Charles Community Center.

Special Thank You:

Our family extends our deep gratitude to the Yurok Tribe, Blue Lake Rancheria, Country Living Florist, and all the family and friends who have helped send our nephew off in a good way. Thank you to everyone who spent the last several days with our family — visiting, sitting by the fire telling stories, bringing meals, and making sure we were cared for. Thank you to all who kept our family in your prayers. We are forever grateful. Much love and respect.