Onofre Garcia Cunha, Sr.

ONOFRE GARCIA CUNHA, Sr., 73, died June 13, 2014, doing what he loved on the property that he cherished. He was born the youngest child of the late Jose and Maria Cunha, February 18th, 1941, in Faial, Azores. While he loved his island, he craved a different life, so he made his way to the US in his mid 20's, finally settling in California and living with his eldest brother in Corte Madera. It was there that he met his wife, Margaret Cabral, and they lived in Marin County for many years before relocating to Penngrove in 1976. Onofre was the owner of a Janitorial service and worked closely with the Corte Madera Town Center in Marin, for over 40 years. He was very involved with the Petaluma Portuguese Holy Ghost Society, having been an avid Director and President through the years. His true love was his land. He enjoyed working on his farm with his animals, tending to his grapes so he could complete his barrels of wine each season and spending time with his grandchildren in the pool. He could always be counted on for a glass of red wine when a friend would drop by and he welcomed visitors with a grin and a toast. He will always be remembered as fun loving and full of life, extremely hard working and always willing to lend a hand when needed. He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret, his children Margaret Cunha Rodrigues (Norbert), Suzanne Cunha, Onofre Cunha and Julie Cunha Xavier (Carlos). He was the beloved grandfather (Vavo) to Mason Rodrigues, Hannah Cunha, Owen Cunha, Katrina Rodrigues, Zurian Xavier and Zebiu Xavier. He is being reunited with his beloved brothers Jose Soares da Cunha, Gabriel Soares da Cunha, Daniel Soares da Cunha & Manuel Soares da Cunha. He is survived by his siblings Olivia Silveira, Maria Cunha, Antonio Cunha, Jaime Cunha (Manuela) & Angelina Silveira (Alfred); sisters-in-law; and countless adored Nieces, Nephews and Godchildren. A Visitation will be held on Monday, June 23, 2014 from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 150 St. Joseph Way, Cotati. The Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Cotati. Private Interment. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1451 Guerneville Rd., Ste. 220, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Arrangements entrusted to Parent-Sorensen Mortuary & Crematory, Petaluma.