Kathleen Ambrosio

Kathleen Ambrosio died on January 14, 2019, after waging a courageous and inspiring 10-month war against cancer. Kathleen was a criminal defense lawyer who insured that constitutionally guaranteed legal rights were zealously protected – even in the most problematic circumstances and was described by friends as "a truly great legal talent." Whether she was retained or appointed, Kathleen was a passionate and worthy attorney who treated her clients with kindness and respect. She was an avid lover of 80's rock music, good wine, bourbon, all cuisine, European travel and snow skiing. While excelling in her legal career, she also rocked on the tennis court, even though she only started playing competitively 5 years ago. Kathleen truly enjoyed all of her tennis family, both partners and opponents.

Kathleen married John J. Ambrosio on January 31, 1999, in Aspen, Colorado. They practiced law together at their firm of Ambrosio & Ambrosio, Chtd. prior to joining the law firm of Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd. She was a doting mother and best friend to her daughter, Brooke Ambrosio, of Topeka, and her stepson, Michael, his wife Yumi, and grandchildren, Emma and Max, all of Japan.

Kathleen will be profoundly missed by all who knew her. Honoring Kathleen's requests, a cremation is planned with no services, but a Celebration of Life will take place in the Spring.

Dove Cremations & Funerals – Southwest Chapel is assisting the family. To leave a special message for the family online, visit the guestbook below.