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John  Jerome Rapoza,  Jr.

John Jerome Rapoza, Jr.

Apr 3, 2015

JOHN JEROME RAPOZA, JR., passed away peacefully at his home in Petaluma on Friday, April 3, 2015 at the age of 89. John is preceded in death by his parents John and Marie Rapoza and his sister Marie Montelatici. John is survived by his loving wife Christine of 64 years. John is lovingly remembered by his wife, Chris; sister Margaret...

Thelma  Maxine Thompson

Thelma Maxine Thompson

Apr 2, 2015

Thelma Maxine Thompson, known as Maxine, peacefully passed on away on April 2, 2015 in Santa Rosa. Maxine was born in Grinnell, Iowa on June 17, 1920. On her 18th birthday, she married the love of her life, C.W. Tommy Thompson. They cherished their 55 years of marriage until Tommy passed away in 1993. Together they had three children: the...

Giuseppe  "Joe" Nieri

Giuseppe "Joe" Nieri

Apr 2, 2015

Passed away in Rohnert Park, CA, April 2, 2015, husband of the late Hilda Nieri. Loving father of Carla Nieri Cardarelli and her husband, Angelo of Novato. Cherished grandfather of Massimo and Gabriella Cardarelli. Brother of Rosina Barsi of Italy and Marcella Lucchesi of San Francisco. Uncle of Franco Lucchesi of San Francisco and Albano Barsi of Italy. Beloved companion...

Marlene  Marie Tesconi

Marlene Marie Tesconi

Apr 1, 2015

TESCONI, MARLENE MARIE - Entered into rest April 1, 2015 in Santa Rosa, CA. Dearly beloved daughter of the late Tony and Sadie (Fiori) Tesconi. She is survived by numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. Marlene is a native of Santa Rosa, CA, age 72 years. She was a parishioner of St. Rose Catholic Church a well loved member...

Scott  G. Rodgers

Scott G. Rodgers

Apr 1, 2015

SCOTT G. RODGERS passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2015 in Antioch. Devoted and loving "Papa" of Alexandra Rodgers and Taylor Rodgers. Beloved son of the late Lyda and Gilbert E. "Butch" Rodgers. Cherished brother of Martin D. "Buzz" Rodgers (Adrienne), Carrol Black (Bob), and Jon Rodgers. Adored uncle of Robb Black (Chris), Scott Black (Lucy), Stacy Haymes (Jasen) and...

George  Charles Bacigalupi,  Jr.

George Charles Bacigalupi, Jr.

Apr 1, 2015

BACIGALUPI, JR., George C. Passed away suddenly, April 1, 2015 in Petaluma, CA. Son of the late Kate and George Bacigalupi Sr. Loving brother of Sue Edwards (Charles), Betty Nye and the late Stella Almeida. Beloved uncle of Paul Nye (Debbie), Bob Almeida, David Edwards (Hong) and the late Pam Nye. Great uncle of Joey and Will Nye and Conner...

Andrew Wanko,  Sr.

Andrew Wanko, Sr.

Mar 30, 2015

Entered into rest at his home in Petaluma on March 30, 2015. Husband of the late Alice Wanko. Father of Vincent Gutierrez, Jesse Gutierrez and Andrew Wanko, Jr.. Grandfather of 6 and Great grandfather of 6. Brother of 7 sisters and 2 brothers. Mr. Wanko was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army. In...

Dianne  Mary Pimentel

Dianne Mary Pimentel

Mar 29, 2015

Passed away peacefully, with grace and dignity, after a short illness surrounded by her devoted family on March 29, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Anthony P. "Tony" Pimentel. Adored mother of Antoinette Pimentel, Tamara Pimentel and the late Karin Pimentel Buck, Janette Pimentel and David Anthony Pimentel. Cherished grandmother of Deric Buck (Stacey), Travis Buck and Samuel Shewfelt. Loving...

Ricardo Manuel Bautista Soares

Ricardo Manuel Bautista Soares

Mar 26, 2015

RICARDO MANUEL BAUTISTA SOARES passed away on March 26, 2015 in Los Angeles. Devoted son of John S. Soares of Clearlake Oaks and the late Maria Soares. Cherished brother of Augusto Soares of Clearlake Oaks and John M. Soares of Clearlake. Beloved uncle of Vanessa Kesterson. Adored great-uncle of Hailey, Sean John and Christopher Kesterson. Survived by numerous friends and...

Thomas  Lawrence Murphy

Thomas Lawrence Murphy

Mar 24, 2015

Passed away in Freestone, CA, March 24, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Caroline Mann Murphy for 68 years, loving father of Patrick (Betty, deceased) T. Murphy of Alturas, Ellen (Ray) C. Gianoli of Palo Cedro and Sean (Pattie) S. Murphy of Freestone. Grandfather of 11 great grandfather of 15, and great great grandfather of 4; uncle of numerous...

Theresa A. "Mama" Cornelius

Theresa A. "Mama" Cornelius

Mar 21, 2015

THERESA A. "MAMA" CORNELIUS, 68, died at home on March 21, 2015. Born August 25, 1946, married to Nels Cornelius on April 9, 1969. She was a sister, daughter, wife, mother, confidant, dreamer, writer, trouble-maker, and cowgirl who will be dearly missed. She is predeceased by her parents Donald and Margaret Dunn and her father-in-law Elmer Cornelius. Theresa is survived...

Emilia  E. Fanucchi

Emilia E. Fanucchi

Mar 20, 2015

EMILIA E. FANUCCHI passed away on March 20, 2015 in Petaluma at the age of 91 years. Devoted wife of the late Eugene Fanucchi. Cherished mother of Gene Fanucchi (Beryl), Linda Fanucchi (Dan Roylance), and Teresa Frechette (Robert). Beloved grandmother of Eric Roylance, Julie Frechette, and the late Kevin Fanucchi and Joey Frechette. Cherished great-grandmother of Mia and Gianna Roylance;...

Darlene  Yvonne Adiego

Darlene Yvonne Adiego

Mar 19, 2015

Passed away March 19, 2015, beloved wife for 56+ years of Bob Adiego. Loving mother of Doreen McDonald (Barry), Tony Adiego (Jolene) and Denise Tarango (Ben). Grandmother of Andrea and Matt McDonald, Joe (Missy), Justin and Jared Adiego, Benjamin and Mackenzie Tarango. Great grandmother of Avery and Hadley Adiego. Sister in law to Joseph Adiego. Darlene was born in 1937...

Evelyn  "Henri" Smith

Evelyn "Henri" Smith

Mar 19, 2015

Evelyn M. "Henri" Smith "Henri" passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19 at the amazing age of 91.Mom was born in Albion, Nebraska to Ira and Lyn Ellenwood on December 11, 1923. The family later moved to Central City, Nebraska. After graduating from high school, she made her way West on a troop train to join her sister-in-law in San...

Joleen  Marie Mckay

Joleen Marie Mckay

Mar 16, 2015

Longtime resident of Sebastopol, Ca Joleen Marie McKay went to her rest on March 16th in Santa Rosa California. Joleen resided in Sonoma County her entire life. She was the daughter of John and Annetta McKay who predeceased her. She is survived by her only sister, Mary Ann McKay, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Joleen's hobbies were...

Ira  Charlene Bell

Ira Charlene Bell

Mar 16, 2015

IRA CHARLENE BELL of Rohnert Park passed away peacefully on March 16, 2015. Charlene was born on February 16, 1936 to Clark and Ethel Woods. Her parents, sister Coreatha and two brothers Clark and Henry Woods preceded her in death. Charlene was born and raised in Cruger, Mississippi; she attended Mississippi Vocational College in Itta Bena which is now known...

Norma  Jeanette Wenger

Norma Jeanette Wenger

Mar 14, 2015

NORMA WENGER passed away peacefully at the home of her granddaughter in Petaluma on March 14, 2015. She was born April 30, 1921 in Denver, Colorado, and adored her beloved mother Emmlyn Scholtz and her younger brother Parker Abbott, both of whom preceded her death. The family lived in Larkspur where Norma attended Mt Tamalpais high school, then received a...

Mary  "Moe" Bradley

Mary "Moe" Bradley

Mar 13, 2015

MARY "MOE" (CONLEY) BRADLEY Moe passed away quietly in the arms of her family Friday, March 13, 2015. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Debbie and Keith Chapman, Maureen and Joe Machado, Bob and Beverley Bradley and Kelly and Teresa Bradley, niece Deborah (Bradley) Parashis, niece Kathy (Bradley) Wertz whom she also raised. She is also survived...

Philip  Thomas Fahy

Philip Thomas Fahy

Mar 7, 2015

PHILIP T. FAHY entered into eternal peace with the Lord on March 7, 2015 at his home in Rohnert Park at the age of 88. He was born November 23, 1926 in San Francisco, CA; the second of three sons to Ileen and Richard Fahy. The family moved to Santa Rosa and San Anselmo during his school years. Phil was...

Virginia Lucille Dolcini Mossi

Virginia Lucille Dolcini Mossi

Mar 7, 2015

VIRGINIA DOLCINI MOSSI, age 87, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Charles E. Dolcini, Jr. and the late Ed Mossi; loving mother of Fred Dolcini, Sr. (Karen), Linda Dolcini Lehto, Patrick Dolcini, Sheila Dolcini Thornton (Dan); adored grandmother of Fred Dolcini, Jr. (Kerrie), Greg Dolcini (Joy), Natalie Lehto Anthony (Ken), Keith and Hilari Dolcini, Daniel...

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