Pilar B.I. Clark

Pilar B. I. Clark, lovingly remembered as Lola Pilar, whose kindness, faith, and gentle smile touched many lives.

Pilar B. I. Clark, age 84, a resident of Novato, California, and formerly of Ukiah, California, peacefully began her journey into everlasting life on January 1, 2026.

Pilar was a woman of deep and abiding faith whose life reflected her unwavering trust in God and devotion to family. She walked in grace and strength, guided by prayer and love. Her faith was not only spoken but lived daily through her actions. Pilar trusted fully in God’s promises, believing that “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8).

Born in San Isidro, Abra, Philippines, Pilar carried her faith and cultural roots with her throughout her life. She was married to the late George Dickson Clark III. Pilar retired after many years of dedicated service, including her career at Mervyn’s retail store and her work at Ukiah General Hospital during the 1980s.

She served faithfully with the Altar Society and Eucharistic Ministries and volunteered devotedly at St. Anthony’s of Padua Parish, Carmel of the Mother of God – Third Order Carmelites (OCDS), and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas – Court Our Lady of the Miracles #1707. In all she did, Pilar humbly lived as a faithful servant of God.

Affectionately known as Lola Pilar, she was loving and generous, deeply devoted to her sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her community. She found great joy in nurturing her family and sharing love with all those around her. Pilar also loved gardening and traveling the world, delighting in both God’s creation and the people she met along the way.

Pilar is survived by her sons, Michael Ibarra Jr. and Mark Ibarra; her grandchildren, Sandra Ibarra, Desiree Richardson, Rosalynn Ibarra, Theofisto Ibarra, and Madden Nguyen; and her great-grandchildren, Michael Morris Jr., Anthony Gonzales, Skyler Richardson, Kaydence Gray, and Maverick Morris.

Viewing will be held on January 21, 2026, from 4:00–8:00 p.m. at Parent Sorensen Mortuary, 850 Keokuk Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. The Rosary will be prayed from 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Funeral Mass will take place on January 22, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Anthony’s of Padua Parish, 1000 Cambridge Street, Novato, CA 94947. The Mass will also be live streamed on the St. Anthony’s of Padua Parish website: https://stanthonynovato.org/ A reception will follow in the church hall.

Burial Service will be held on January 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Russian River Cemetery, 940 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, CA 95482. A reception will follow at the Plowshares Community Dining Center, 1346 S. State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend and celebrate Pilar’s life and faith.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anthony’s of Padua Parish in Pilar’s memory.

“Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your Lord.” — Matthew 25:21