Kilipatrick "Key'o" Kelly

Kilipatrick "Key'o" Defranzo Kelly, 46, passed away at his home on February 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 19, 1979, in Temple, TX.

Survivors include his father, Benny Kelly Jr.; his wife, Dominica "Nikki" Chavez; two daughters, Nevaeha Carter, Ebony Kelly; son, Kle'on Kelly; two sisters, Tara Kelly, Latyne Marshall; brother, Omar Kelly; grandfather, Benny Kelly, Sr.; three stepsons, Anthony Matta, Elias Matta, Emmanuel Matta; stepdaughter, Aaliyah Matta; grandchildren, Lilith and Doris; step grandchildren, Ivan, Jordan, Hunter, Enrique; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Kelly; grandmother, Shirley Scott; grandfather, Walter Thomas, Jr.; grandmother, Dorothy Thomas.

The Kelly family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home.

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