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James Flocchini

James Flocchini

Jul 2, 2015

FLOCCHINI, James (Jim) left us suddenly on July 2, 2015. Much loved by his family and liked by all who knew him, Jim was a sensitive and gentle man with a heart much larger than himself who cared deeply about those around him and did it all with a "cheeky" sense of humor. Our lasting memories will be of a...

Mark  Anthony Kostielney

Mark Anthony Kostielney

Jul 1, 2015

Mark A. Kostielney, former Director of Health Services for Sonoma County, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2015 after a courageously fought battle with cancer. He was born on December 24, 1948 in Sturgis, Michigan to Al and Anne Kostielney. As a youngster, his family moved to California, finally settling in Hollister. Mark attended Humboldt State University and Golden Gate...

Katie  M. Fomasi

Katie M. Fomasi

Jun 26, 2015

Passed away at home in Cotati, CA., June 26, 2015, beloved wife for 71 years of John P. Fomasi. Loving mother of Marlene Baxman (Ron), Janice Berry (Geo), Ray Fomasi (Laurinda) and Carol Ward (Joel). Cherished grandmother of Tom Baxman, John Baxman, Cindy Hunter, Holly Berry, John Fomasi, Gina Ramey, Carly Ward, Jacob Ward, Trevor Ward and the late Amy...

Leo  Paul Ielmorini

Leo Paul Ielmorini

Jun 23, 2015

Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, June 23, 2015, beloved husband of Rose L. Ielmorini. Dear brother of Loretta Silacci and Bernice Caselli (Gary). Loving uncle of Steve Moody (Jeannie), Ken Moody, Louise Silacci Draxler, Danny Silacci, Larry Silacci, Ken Caselli, Ron Caselli and Renee Renati and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins. Son-in-law of Rose Azevedo. A native of...

Victoria "Vicki" Monticello Mazzoleni

Victoria "Vicki" Monticello Mazzoleni

Jun 20, 2015

Passed away at home in Petaluma, June 20, 2015, beloved wife of George Mazzoleni. Cherished daughter of the late Salvatore and Dorothy Monticello. Loving mother of Michelle Morgan (late Mark) of Petaluma and the late Gina Mazzoleni. Cherished grandmother of Alyssa, Isabella, Michael and Joseph Morgan. Dear sister of Carol Mischel (Jake), Tory Monticello (Sharon) of Petaluma and the late...

Leroy  Allen Fuller

Leroy Allen Fuller

Jun 20, 2015

LeROY ALLEN FULLER passed away on June 20, 2015 in Bellevue, WA at age 86. He was born in Petaluma, where he lived until 2002. LeRoy was much loved for his zest for life and love of family. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty, his son, Marvin Fuller, Sr., grandson, Timothy Fuller, Jr. and sisters, Lola Landi, Madeline Miller...

Lucille Duerson

Lucille Duerson

Jun 18, 2015

LUCILLE DUERSON 1911-2015 "Dynamite does come in small packages!" Longtime Sonoma Mountain resident, Lucille Duerson, died June 18, 2015 after a short stay at Memorial hospital. Lucille lived to be 103 and resided on the Mountain Ranch where she and her late husband, Cleve, began their long journey together in the 1930's. Lucille leaves behind friends, family and a bucket...

Catherine  Valerie Klinge

Catherine Valerie Klinge

Jun 16, 2015

CATHERINE VALERIE KLINGE, born in Auckland, New Zealand, she grew up in Southern CA and then moved with her family to Petaluma in 1979 where she put down deep roots and raised her family. Catherine served the city of Petaluma as an incredible emergency dispatcher for 23 years and lived a life of loving, serving and ministering to others. She...

Eugene  Robert Senften

Eugene Robert Senften

Jun 16, 2015

Eugene R. Senften September 6, 1922 - June 16, 2015 Eugene Robert Senften was born in Castleford, Idaho the youngest of five children. He was a veteran of the Second World War piloting his B17 bomber on 35 missions over Europe. Gene retired from reserve duty as a Lt. Colonel in 1982. Eugene was a graduate of the University of...

George  Merlyn Muldoon

George Merlyn Muldoon

Jun 12, 2015

Passed away at his Petaluma residence, June 11, 2015 at the age of 87 years. Uncle of Glenna LeGrand and her late husband Donald, Great Uncle of Meghan Meeks, Michael LeGrand, Emily Usher and the late Damon LeGrand. George Muldoon, active member of the Music Teacher's Association of California was the winner of the Association's annual State Composer's Contest in...

Margaret  "Peggy" Canelis

Margaret "Peggy" Canelis

Jun 9, 2015

Peggy (Margaret) Canelis passed away peacefully on June 9th, 2015 at age 91. Born January 6, 1924, she was a lifelong resident of Cazadero. Born to Martha and Mike Bohan, she grew up on the family ranch and was preceded in death by her six siblings - Fran (John Bei), Mick Bohan (Leona), Patrick Bohan, Betty Gluch (Stan), Jim Bohan...

Eloise  June Decker

Eloise June Decker

Jun 9, 2015

June Decker, born, September 18, 1931, in Houston, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. She is survived by four daughters, Susan Kiner, Cherie Khan, Virginia Gibbs, and Debbie Kiner, one sister, Virginia Parker, 10 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Bob Decker. She was an active member of the LDS church. She and...

Fredrick  Clay Miske

Fredrick Clay Miske

Jun 9, 2015

On June 9, 2015, FREDRICK CLAY MISKE passed away at home after a short illness. Fred worked at and retired from Sonoma State Hospital after 39 years. He is survived by his wife Sylvia, a brother and sister-in-law, two grandchildren, many friends, several nieces and nephews, including a favorite niece, Carol. Memorial Service is at 6:00 pm, Saturday, June 20,...

Mae  Ross Epperson

Mae Ross Epperson

Jun 8, 2015

MAE ROSS EPPERSON passed quietly on June 8, 2015 in Citrus Heights, CA. Mae is survived by her children, Patricia "Trish" Welter, Santa Rosa; Barbara "Barbe" Seal, Dayton, NV; Margaret "Gretta" Harris, Roseville; and James "Jim" Epperson, Woodland; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Funeral mass will be held at 1 pm on Friday, June 12 at St....

Nancy Bello

Nancy Bello

Jun 8, 2015

BELLO, Nancy - Passed away on June 8, 2015. Nancy lived in Santa Rosa for 29 years and loved the Valley of the Moon. She was born in the Bronx, New York, but lived most of her adult life in the west, first in Colorado and then in California. She enjoyed 47 years of marriage to her beloved husband Larry...

Richard Kolodin

Richard Kolodin

Jun 6, 2015

RICHARD KOLODIN was first and foremost a family man. He adored his loving wife of 29 years and best friend, Carolyn, and was seldom without her from the day they met at UC Santa Barbara. He was a devoted and active father to his three children, Catherine, Michaela, and Brian. He loved to participate in his children's activities: serving as...

Delmas  Levi Gay

Delmas Levi Gay

Jun 5, 2015

Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, June 5, 2015, beloved husband of Catherine "Kitty" Gay. Loving father of Michael Levi Gay (Loren) and Christopher Daniel Gay (Aimee). Cherished grandfather of Mackenzie, Jaiden, Mikaela and Caitlin Gay. Brother of the late Mildred Harmon and Arvilla Sartin. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A native of Arkansas. Age 75 years. Mr....

Richard  "Dick" Nakagawa

Richard "Dick" Nakagawa

Jun 4, 2015

Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, June 4, 2015. Beloved husband of Linda and loving father of Ashley and Nathlie Ann. Brother of Gretchen Chun, David Nakagawa, William Nakagawa, Norman Nakagawa, the late Roger Nakagawa and also survived by numerous relatives. Dick was born and raised in Kona, Hawaii, later serving in the U.S. Army. A Petaluma resident since...

Richard R. "Dick" Shone

Richard R. "Dick" Shone

Jun 2, 2015

RICHARD R. "DICK" SHONE passed away in Petaluma, CA, June 2, 2015 at the age of 80. He was the husband of Virginia Balzer Shone, whom he married in April 2007 and was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Jacquelyn Garloff Shone. Loving father of Doug, Rick (Judy), Renee (Jim) and Mark (Kathleen). Cherished grandfather of Hilary...

Charlotte  Bazil Riggs

Charlotte Bazil Riggs

Jun 1, 2015

Born in San Francisco on 11/21/1924, Charlotte M. Riggs, faithful wife to Orlando B. Riggs for sixty three years, and loving mother to son, Jack F. Riggs, died on June 1, 2015 at Kaiser Permanente Hospital from a fall suffered at her Senior Living residence. For many years Charlotte worked at the Presidio in San Francisco, purchasing military items for...

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