Helen B. Gonsalves - Passed away at home in Rohnert Park, CA, April 18, 2007, beloved wife of the late Frank R. Gonsalves. Loving mother of Linda (Mike) Colvin of Cotati, Elaine (Peter) Heine of Little River, CA and Janice (Jim) Griffin of Rohnert Park. Adored grandmother of Rebecca (Ron) Eastwood of Antelope, CA, Danny Colvin, Neil (Jennifer) Griffin and Katie Griffin all of Rohnert Park. Cherished great grandmother of Tommy Eastwood. Beloved sister of Betty Olsson of Santa Rosa and the late Arthur Behrs. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A native of Stockton, CA. Age 87 years.
Helen was a member of St. Josephâ??s Catholic Church in Cotati and was a volunteer for many years at Sackâ??s Thrift Store in Petaluma. She enjoyed quilting and her family.
Family and friends are invited to attend the Vigil Service, Friday, April 20, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, Magnolia Ave. and Keokuk St., Petaluma. The Funeral Liturgy will be held, Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 1:30 P.M. at PARENT-SORENSEN. Interment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Petaluma, CA. The family prefers memorials be made to Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran St., Petaluma, CA 94952.