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Dorothy  Petronella Paganetti

Dorothy Petronella Paganetti

Dec 30, 2014

Dorothy Petronella Paganetti, 91, of Petaluma, California, passed away peacefully on December 30, after a brief illness. Dorothy was of a generation that grew up in tough times and worked hard with her hands but never complained. She was born at home in Novato, California, on a dairy ranch. Dorothy, along with her five brothers and sisters, all worked hard...

Daveen  T. Spencer

Daveen T. Spencer

Dec 28, 2014

DAVEEN T. SPENCER passed away December 28, 2014 in Petaluma. Adored daughter of Vivian R. Sharpe of Sonoma and the late David Spencer. Beloved sister of Judith Spencer of Petaluma. Loving niece of Walter Picchi of Sonoma and Alyda Sperring (Al, deceased) of Lodi. Cherished godmother of Love Opincar of OR. Dear step-sister of John Sharpe and Clay Sharpe both...

Raymond  C. Zastrow

Raymond C. Zastrow

Dec 24, 2014

Ray Zastrow, age 77, a life- long resident of Sonoma County, passed away on Dec 24, 2014 with his family at his side after his courageous battle against cancer. Beloved brother of Frederick Zastrow and Steven Zastrow and his brothers David and "Butch" Zastrow preceeded him in death. Ray served in the US Navy as a Seabee. Ray worked in...

Bette  Jane Burbage

Bette Jane Burbage

Dec 16, 2014

BETTE JANE BURBAGE passed away peacefully at her home in Sonoma on December 16, 2014 at the age of 88 years. Devoted wife of the late John Burbage, cherished mother of Marilyn Vance, Fred Burbage (Melanie), and the late Robert Burbage. Beloved grandmother of Fred Eberhardt, Dawn Lambertz, Lisa Burbage, David Burbage, Amanda Burbage, Megan Burbage, and Jordan Burbage. Adored...

Louis Lavern "Louie" Ricci

Louis Lavern "Louie" Ricci

Dec 14, 2014

RICCI, LOUIS L. "Louie" - Entered into rest peacefully in Santa Rosa, CA on December 14, 2014 following a short illness. Dearly beloved sixty-nine year husband of the late Claudia (Gonnella) Ricci. Loving father of Jacqueline (Richard) Tucker and Sharon (Fred) Neidlinger. Adored grandfather of Rodney Scinto, Rebecca Langer, Renee Brown, Darrin Neidlinger, Lisa Claar, Gina Pimentel and Rick Tucker....

William Demorales

William Demorales

Dec 12, 2014

WILLIAM DeMORALES, born December 4, 1925, in Na'alehu, HI; passed away December 12, 2014, due to complications from a broken hip. He graduated from St. Louis High School in Honolulu in 1945. He was drafted in the US Army and served briefly during WWII. He married Mona Martin, also from HI, in Sebastopol in 1950. They had three children: Michael...

Caroline  M. Desouza

Caroline M. Desouza

Dec 9, 2014

CAROLINE M. DeSOUZA passed away on December 9, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted daughter of the late Maria and Manuel DeSouza. Beloved sister of Bernadette DeSouza and the late Mary D. Nunes. Treasured aunt of Agnes Houlihan (Ed) of SD, Mary Ann Silveira (Joe) of Sebastopol, Regina Aggio (Val) of Santa Rosa, Manuel Nunes and Joseph Nunes (Mercedes) all of Turlock,...

Teresa  "Gina" Catelani

Teresa "Gina" Catelani

Dec 7, 2014

Teresa, or Gina as she was known to most people, left this world to meet her Creator on December 7,2014 after courageously battling numerous health problems. She was a loving person who never refused a plea for help. Her good nature and her desire to do good was known to all and by all she will be greatly missed. She...

Cynthia  Pine Sheffield

Cynthia Pine Sheffield

Dec 7, 2014

CYNTHIA PINE SHEFFIELD passed away on December 7, 2014 at the age of 74 in Rohnert Park. Devoted wife of Jack Sheffield. Cherished mother of Tamara Westbrook and Janice Millard. Adored grandmother of Alan Cabrera, Christina Tennyson, and Nicholas Gruber. Beloved great-grandmother of four. Loving sister of Marcia Pine Grierson. Dear aunt of Laura Pounds and Deborah Taverna (Ken). Cynthia...

William  Charles Patten

William Charles Patten

Dec 5, 2014

Born September 15, 1951 in Oceanside, CA., Will passed away December 5, 2014 in Sonoma, CA, after a sudden cardiac event. Will is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Kathleen Griffin Patten; four daughters: Shanare Struck (Pat), Melissa Patten Barbieri (Scott), Colleen Patten (Michael), and Whitney Patten; five grandchildren: Janae Vigil; Zoe Album, Sebastian Barbieri; Caleb Hargrove, and...

Myrna  Louise Traversi

Myrna Louise Traversi

Dec 2, 2014

Myrna Traversi, 76, passed away on December 2, 2014, peacefully, with her loving husband, Al, and son and daughter by her side. She was born August 22, 1938 in Saint Helena, where she grew up and learned how to play the piano. In 1954 she met the love of her life at The Midway Dance Hall in Santa Rosa. She...

Jerome  Ralph Kelley

Jerome Ralph Kelley

Dec 2, 2014

After graduating from Santa Rosa High School in 1944, Jerry volunteered for Naval Service while still in high school. A WWII vet, he was aboard Landing Ship Medium (LSM) 370 halfway across the Pacific when the bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima brought an expectantly quick end to the war. A true patriot, Jerry served in the Coast Guard Reserve for...

Robert  Henry Plummer

Robert Henry Plummer

Dec 2, 2014

Robert was born in Petaluma, California on August 8, 1918. A native of Petaluma and a longtime resident, he died Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at his home. He was 96. Growing up, Bob attended a one room schoolhouse, grades 1-8, at Laguna Joint Elementary and then attended Petaluma high School where he graduated in 1938. He excelled in mechanics and...

Eleanor J. La Franchi

Eleanor J. La Franchi

Dec 1, 2014

ELEANOR LA FRANCHI, at the age of 96 and exactly one month before her 97th birthday, passed away due to complications of pneumonia. Devoted wife of 60 years of the late Bruno La Franchi. Cherished mother of Mel La Franchi (Nancy) of San Rafael and Diane Boccaleoni (Bruno) of Penngrove. Adored grandmother of Deborah Mayne (Kenneth), Kirsten La Franchi, Kimberly...

Lorraine  Anita Mccorvey

Lorraine Anita Mccorvey

Dec 1, 2014

Pioneering Petaluma centenarian Lorraine (Ghisletta) McCorvey passed away on December 1 at the age of 100. Lorraine was born and raised on the family's Chileno Valley dairy. She was the daughter of Olivia Bolla Ghisletta whose Swiss family settled in West Marin in the mid 1800's. Her father, Antonio, emigrated from Switzerland in the late 1800's and was one of...

Dean  A. Welter

Dean A. Welter

Nov 30, 2014

Passed away November 30, 2014 in San Rafael, CA, beloved husband of Sheryl Ann Welter. Adored father of Christopher Welter and Kevin Welter. Loving son of Judy Young (Jerry) and Dale Welter (Janet). Dear brother of Dane Welter, Darren Welter and Elizabeth Baldassari. Step brother of Kristen and Jackie. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A native of California,...

Jay  Eugene Jackson

Jay Eugene Jackson

Nov 29, 2014

JACKSON, JAY EUGENE - Entered into rest suddenly in Crescent City, CA on November 29, 2014. Dearly beloved son of Janice Jackson of Springfield, OH. Beloved father of Jayson Jackson and Jessica Jackson, both of Santa Rosa, CA. Adored grandfather of Isis Lopes and Julius Lopes. Also survived by his brother; Jeff Jackson of Springfield, OH and numerous nieces and...

Wilma  Jean Ferreira

Wilma Jean Ferreira

Nov 28, 2014

Passed away on November 28, 2014, peacefully at home with family at her bedside. Born April 20, 1930 in Rising Star, Texas, she was a California resident since 1950. Jean enjoyed Caribbean cruises and Redwood Empire Classic Chevy Club activities with husband, Tony. Her other interests included photography, rose gardening, line danching, she loved country music, but most of all...

Evelyn  Mae Haggard

Evelyn Mae Haggard

Nov 27, 2014

Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, November 27, 2014, beloved mother of Clay Smith, Regina Marcheschi and the late Cary Archer Smith III. Adored grandmother of Cheri Cooper, Megan and Alex Mahaney, Cary and Joseph Smith. Cherished great grandmother of Samantha, J.J. and Allysa Cooper and Gialena Schropp. Loving sister of Rosie Niles and the late Frank Snyder and James...

Patricia  Ann Dengler

Patricia Ann Dengler

Nov 27, 2014

DENGLER, PATRICIA ANN Passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Thanksgiving Day. She is survived by her loving family: husband Hugh, children Eric, Guy (Judy), Rex (Claire), Roger, Alan (Mary), and Iris (Mike) Lovelace, sister Dolores Swank, 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Born in Dunkirk, NY, she and her husband moved with their young children to Santa Rosa,...

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