In loving memory of Delphine Patricia (Valles Key) Lloyd
Entered into Rest: May 10, 2026
Delphine Lloyd spent Mother’s Day, her last day on earth, visiting with her children and grandchildren.
Delphine’s family was the most important part of her rich and full life. She loved her family fiercely and deeply.
A native New Yorker, Delphine worked in the glamour of the Harness Racing world where she met her future husband and father of her children, Russell Valles Key.
Every summer Delphine organized incredible cross-country road trips so the family could watch their father as he raced.
Delphine always took full advantage of the cultures in every area of the country where they’d spend their summers, frequenting museums, libraries, parks, and attending theatrical productions.
The family moved to North San Diego County in 1960.
Delphine became known as a glittering star at the San Dieguito Little Theatre in Del Mar and Encinitas, fundraising, serving on the Board of Directors, starting a children’s theater and, of course, acting and singing.
Professionally, Delphine started as a Savings and Loan teller in Del Mar, working her way up to Vice President and Branch Manager in Rancho Bernardo, later moving into Real Estate.
She continued to work into her late 80s, maintaining the beauty and energy of a much younger agent as she served her many clients.
Married for 44 years to her beloved John Wakefield Lloyd, and inheriting three more beautiful daughters from him, Delphine and John had 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
