All Obituaries

Peterson, Joan - passed away peacefully in Petaluma, Ca. On March, 21, 2023. Devoted wife to the late George Peterson. Loving mother to Richard Peterson and his wife Jolene Peterson, and her daughter Kathleen Peterson. Loving grandmother to Alex, Victoria, Camille, and Paul Leoni. A native of Petaluma, Ca. Age 86. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

Born in Santa Barbara on February 4, 1935, Dorothy Ann Lewis passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 in Windsor, CA. Having graduated from Napa High School, she went on to receive her Bachelor of Science from Sonoma State University and furthered still her education when she obtained her master’s from UCSF. Dorothy was an educator for 33 years at Cinnabar School in Petaluma. She loved to travel and spend time with her family. She was the beloved wife of the late E. Daniel Lewis and...

Catherine Nommsen passed away in Santa Rosa on March 12, 2023 at the age of 79. Lovingly survived by her husband of 60 years, Carl Nommsen, children Christine Nommsen Woodbury (Mike), and Curt Nommsen, grandchildren, Mikaela Woodbury and Tyler Woodbury, brother Domenico Carinalli (Lynda), many family members and friends. Preceded by her son, Carl Nommsen, Jr. Catherine was a dairyman’s wife and raised three children. She served as past president of Northbay Dairywomen’s...

Passed away at home, March 9, 2023, beloved husband of the late Linda F. Tamba. Loving father of Ray Tamba (Lori) and Leroy Tamba (Cheryl). Dear grandfather of Josh Tamba (Ashley), Chelsie Swift (Thomas), Jake Tamba (Emily) and Chris Tamba (Brittany). Great grandfather of Sienna, Darrow, Brielle Tamba, Wesley and Henry Swift. Brother of the late Alvin and Arnold Tamba. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Frank, a member of the pioneer Tamba and Albini families of West Marin, was...

Edward Paul Albini passed away at his home in Bodega, CA, March 9, 2023 at the age of 94. He was the husband of the late Colombina Albini. Loving father of Ed Albini (Rachelle) and Ron Albini (Linda). Beloved grandfather of Courtney Albini, Andriana Albini and Wesley Albini. Brother of John Albini, Nicki Albini Longhoffer. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.   A resident of Bodega all of his life, Ed worked for 35 years as a porter in the cafeteria of Santa Rosa Memorial...

Alice Rockwood Bethke passed away peacefully on March 6, 2023, surrounded by family. Alice was born December 28, 1938 in Summit, New Jersey to George and Ruth Rockwood. She spent her childhood there and in Champaign-Urbana, where her father taught briefly at the University of Illinois. After his death, the family moved to Tallahassee, where Alice spent her high school years. She attended college at the University of Wisconsin, Madison where she met her future husband, Frederick...

James Ralph Lipman, 84, a longtime Sonoma County resident from Rio Nido, CA, sadly passed away on January 28, 2023. Jim was born on November 20, 1938, in San Francisco and grew up in the Sunset district. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956 and joined the U.S. Navy in 1957. He spent many years on the USS Aspro SS-309, where he specialized and maintained the submarine's electronic technology. He then worked for IBM as a computer engineer for over 35 years. After he retired from...

Vernon Clark Hansen of Petaluma, CA passed away peacefully from cardiac arrest on February 21, 2023. Vern was preceded in death by his parents Clark and Evelyn Hansen, sister Beverly Deniz and her husband Earnest Deniz. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathy, daughter Shay Ribeiro (Mark Ribeiro), son Chad (Tammy Buza), and granddaughters Lucia and Mila Ribeiro. In addition, Vern has many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins who were dear to him. Vern was born on April 29,...

Born October 28, 1950 in San Rafael Ca., Larry passed away unexpectedly February 19, 2023 at his home in Petaluma. Larry grew up in Tamalpais Valley and graduated from Tamalpais High. Larry was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, kayaking and especially camping with the loves of his life, Pam Gambonini and his precious dog Sofie. Some of their favorite locations were out in Bodega Bay, Blue Lake and the Truckee area. Larry enjoyed the use of his e-bike while exploring the campgrounds...