Rachel M. Dilena - Passed away on September 29, 2008 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Simone Dilena, Jr. Cherished mother of William Dilena (Donna) of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Stephanie Matthews (Bretton) of Maui and John Dilena (Amy) of Petaluma. Beloved great-grandmother of Branson and Channing Matthews of Maui and Colton and Graden Dilena of Petaluma. Loving sister of May Genazzi of Pt. Reyes, Patty Kay Simmons of TX, and the late Parker Brown and Murial Brown. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to attend the Funeral Liturgy, Friday, October 3, 2008 at 11:00 AM at PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2008 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran St., Petaluma, CA 94952 or Petaluma Valley Hospital, Attn. Foundation, 400 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954. Private Interment: Olema Cemetery, Olema, CA.
Age: 83 years.
A Member of: St. James Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, Lady Foresters of Pt. Reyes, and Womenâ??s Veterans Auxiliary.