Kobkur Lionberger

Kobkur Lionberger (Bangpeng), known to family and friends as ‘Ah’ or ‘Koby’, was born on February 23, 1945, in Bangkok, Thailand. She grew up surrounded by the love of her parents, Von and Prakob Bangpeng, and the companionship of her sister and two brothers. Though her parents preceded her in death, the values they instilled in her stayed with her throughout her life.

Kobkur’s greatest joy was her daughter, Nammon Ramos. The two shared an unbreakable bond, strengthened as they moved together to the United States in April 1977 to begin a new chapter. That same year, Kobkur married Chuck Lionberger, whom she had met in Thailand while he was stationed at the Utapao air base with the U.S. Navy.

The family commitment, hard work, and love became the steady center of her life for decades. Kobkur was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Chuck Lionberger, her daughter Nammon Ramos, and her granddaughters, Prahnee Ramos and Bonnie Anderson. Prahnee’s daughter, Emma, and Bonnie’s children—Orion, Alethia, and Alistair—brought her tremendous pride and delight. She cherished each of them.

For 30 years, Kobkur and Chuck made their home in San Diego, California. Kobkur worked hard, first in various jobs and later as the owner of a successful housekeeping business, serving clients at the Coronado Shores Condominiums. She was admired for her dedication, her reliability, and the quiet strength she brought to everything she did. She was also a talented seamstress who crafted most of her own clothing with skill and care.

Fishing became one of the great joys she shared with Chuck. Together, they spent countless peaceful hours on the lakes and reservoirs around San Diego. Kobkur was an accomplished angler, and her remarkable 83-pound blue catfish remained one of her proudest catches. She also loved tending her garden and visiting various casinos, simple pleasures that brought her happiness.

After retiring, Kobkur and Chuck moved to Cedaredge, Colorado, in 2007. There, she continued to enjoy the things she loved most—gardening, fishing on the Grand Mesa, visiting casinos, and the small adventures of everyday life.

Kobkur’s life was defined by resilience and a quiet, steady warmth that touched everyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed. A small memorial with close family and friends will be held in late spring or early summer.