Aliya Rene Kolb

Aliya Rene Kolb, 10, passed away in a vehicle accident in Kila, Montana, on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.

Aliya was born on March 12, 2012, to Shawn and Krystal Kolb, in Libby, Montana.

Aliya was passionate about many things. She had a deep love for animals and the outdoors. She loved horseback riding, fishing, art and skiing.

Aliya looked forward to starting barrel racing this spring. It was the thing she was most passionate about.

Aliya is preceded in death by her aunt Bethany Banik.

Aliya is survived by her parents Shawn Kolb of Columbia Falls, Montana, and Krystal Kolb of Libby, Montana; uncles Nate Miller of Libby, Montana, and Kyle Kolb of Columbia Falls, Montana; aunts Naomi Myers, Melissa Miller and Ladonna McKee of Spokane, Washington; cousins Asher, Adalynn, Avalee, Aiden, Anson, Atlas, Amore, Avera, Aryna, Madix, Tanin, Ember, Omnie, Trever, Kaylie, Jimmy, Charlotte, Taylor, Axel and Ole; grandparents Rene Evans and Tim Rabida of Libby, Montana, Kim Kolb and Linda Kolb of South Dakota, Tammy Kolb and Dan Misiuk of Libby, Montana.

Services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at the Libby Christian Church. A private burial followed at the City of Libby Cemetery.

Services were under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home of Libby, Montana.

Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.