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Salustia Pe

Salustia Pe

Jul 3, 2014

Luttie, as she was known to friends and family, was the beloved wife of the late Jose B. Peñaloza, and loving mom of Jose Peñaloza III (Debbie) of Vacaville, Father Luis Peñaloza of Guernville, Aiesha Irene Balde (Musa) of Alameda, Leandro Peñaloza (Jessie) of Rohnert Park, Carmen Peñaloza of So. Lake Tahoe, Jonathan Peñaloza (Evangelina) of San Francisco, and Gerardo...

Patricia  Ann Moritz

Patricia Ann Moritz

Jul 2, 2014

Passed away at home in Cotati, CA, July 2, 2014, beloved wife of Don Moritz. Loving mother of Bill (Myrna) Moritz, Steve (Nicole) Moritz and Greg Moritz. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Lauren, Bella and Lexi Moritz. Adored sister of Catherine Aydelotte, Mary King, Nora Wineberg, Tim Nolan and the late Terry Nolan. Dear aunt of Elisabeth and Jeff Aydelotte. A...

August  "Gus" Orsolini

August "Gus" Orsolini

Jun 28, 2014

ORSOLINI, AUGUST "GUS" - Entered into rest at home in Windsor, CA following a short illness on June 28, 2014. Dearly beloved husband of seventy-one years of Marie (Astorino) Orsolini of Windsor, CA. Beloved father of Mario L. (Pam) Orsolini of Cloverdale, CA. Adored grandfather of Valerie K. (Rick) Orsolini-Rhodes of Cloverdale, CA and Mario A. Orsolini of Midland, TX....

Alice Silveira

Alice Silveira

Jun 25, 2014

ALICE (EGISTI) SILVEIRA entered into the Lord's presence on June 25, 2014 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Italian immigrants, Annibale and Rosa Egisti, growing up in downtown San Rafael along with her now deceased brother, John. She attended St. Raphael's Grade School and St. Anselm's High School, graduating in 1939. Soon after graduation, she married her...

Lenus "Len" John Long

Lenus "Len" John Long

Jun 25, 2014

LONG, LENUS "LEN" JOHN - Entered into rest on June 25, 2014 in Windsor, CA. following a short illness. Len is preceded in death by his loving wife of sixty-four years, the late Phyllis Marie (Hamill) Long in February of this year. Dearly beloved father of Kristy (Mark) Mendoza of Santa Rosa, CA and Vince (Karen) Long of Clear Lake,...

Stanley Francis Ehrlich, Dds

Stanley Francis Ehrlich, Dds

Jun 24, 2014

STANLEY FRANCIS EHRLICH, DDS, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2014 after fighting malignant meningioma for many years. He was a model of courage and loving kindness. Stanley was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 22, 1929 to Harry and Rose Ehrlich. He was an Eagle Scout and received his BA from the University of Pennsylvania in 1950. After earning...

Gloria  R. Fahy

Gloria R. Fahy

Jun 22, 2014

Entered into the joy of the Lord on June 22, 2014 at her home in Rohnert Park at the age of 87. She was born Gloria Woelkers in Scranton, Pennsylvania on May 20, 1927; the fifth of ten children to Leo and Catherine Woelkers. She moved to San Anselmo, CA in 1947. Gloria worked as a telephone operator at Pacific...

Louis Jochim

Louis Jochim

Jun 22, 2014

Passed away in Sebastopol, CA, June 22, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Husband of the late Margaret C. Jochim. Father of Betty L. Koenig and her husband Kim. Also survived by his beloved family of grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. This strong man of faith enjoyed a long career in Marin, Sonoma and Lake counties, working as a building...

Dora  V. Alejos

Dora V. Alejos

Jun 20, 2014

DORA V. ALEJOS passed away on June 20, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Juan Alejos. Father of John Alejos (Megan) of Santa Rosa, Mike Alejos (Laurie) of Petaluma, Pam Dutton (Fred) of ID, Jaime Alejos (Patti) of San Rafael, Martin Alejos (Abby) of San Diego, and the late Joe Alejos. Beloved grandmother of sixteen and great-grandmother of...

Richard  Warren Latimer

Richard Warren Latimer

Jun 20, 2014

RICHARD WARREN LATIMER died June 20, 2014, with his wife and children at his side. Dick was born in Chicago, on August 13, 1934, to Horace and Nita Latimer. The family moved to California and he was raised in Napa and Vallejo. He earned his BA from the University of San Francisco and his Master's Degree in English from the...

Raymond  Albert Schultz

Raymond Albert Schultz

Jun 18, 2014

RAY SCHULTZ passed away June 18th, 2014 after a short illness with his loving family by his side. He was born Sept. 14th, 1918 in San Francisco to Paul and Lillian Schultz. Predeceased by his parents; brothers, Leslie and Arthur; sisters, Esther and Doris; daughter, Judith and son, Raymond. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lavon; sons, Michael...

Lucille Junker

Lucille Junker

Jun 17, 2014

Lucille Junker of Redding, CA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 17, 2014. She was 87 years old. She was born Juanita Lucille Massey in Oklahoma on August 1, 1926 to Joseph and Opal Massey. She moved to Napa where she graduated from Napa High School and attended Napa Community College. She resided in Napa while she was...

Onofre  Garcia Cunha,  Sr.

Onofre Garcia Cunha, Sr.

Jun 13, 2014

ONOFRE GARCIA CUNHA, Sr., 73, died June 13, 2014, doing what he loved on the property that he cherished. He was born the youngest child of the late Jose and Maria Cunha, February 18th, 1941, in Faial, Azores. While he loved his island, he craved a different life, so he made his way to the US in his mid 20's,...

Nancy  Ann Martin

Nancy Ann Martin

Jun 13, 2014

Nancy Ann Martin, a longtime Elk Grove resident, passed away on June 13th at the age of 78. She suffered from Alzheimer's for many years and passed away peacefully in Petaluma with family at her bedside. Nancy was born in Healdsburg and grew up in Santa Rosa. She was married to Bob Martin for 44 years, until his passing in...

William "Bill" Woodrow Pisenti,  Sr.

William "Bill" Woodrow Pisenti, Sr.

Jun 11, 2014

PISENTI, WILLIAM "BILL" W., Sr. - Entered into rest in Santa Rosa, CA on June 11, 2014. Dearly beloved husband of forty-nine years of the late Perina Pisenti. Loving father of Gloria Anderson and Bill, Jr. (Linda) Pisenti, all of Santa Rosa, CA and the late Virginia Sell. Adored grandfather of Scott Sell. Cherished great grandfather of Tiana Sell and...

Emily  Julia Tomei

Emily Julia Tomei

Jun 9, 2014

Emily J. Tomei Passed away June 9 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Louis J. Tomei. Loving Mother of Steven Tomei (Debbie) and Wayne Tomei (Karen). Grandchildren Nicole Clark (Greg), Lauren DeHaan (Alex) and great granddaughter Makaleigh. Loving sister of Josephine Camozzi, Aunt to Claudette Thompson and Phil Sturiale (Terry Ann). Also survived by numerous nieces...

Richard  Anthony Scholz

Richard Anthony Scholz

Jun 4, 2014

Richard Anthony Scholz was born in Santa Rosa, California July 14, 1928. He was known as Dick, Coach Richard, and Pops by his brothers in the Carpet, Linoleum & Soft tile workers Local 12, the many athletes he coached, and his children and their friends, who all loved him for his gentle and caring nature. He passed on June 4,...

Shirley  J. Downing

Shirley J. Downing

May 30, 2014

Shirley Downing (nee O'Brien) passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014 after a brief illness. She was a loving mother, friend, confidant and sister. She was born August 19, 1930 in Lowell, MA and grew up in Worcester, MA. She married Ronald E. Downing in 1955. She moved to Shrewsbury, MA with her husband where they started and raised their...

Chester  Matthew Manni

Chester Matthew Manni

May 28, 2014

CHESTER MANNI passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on May 28th, 2014 after a long illness. Born February 3, 1934 in Jenner, Ca. The family later settled in Valley Ford. He attended Tomales High School and went straight into the family business. Chester married Maryann Serio in 1962. Chester and his brother William ran Manni Bros. Dairy till 1973....

Rita  Kathleen Forsythe

Rita Kathleen Forsythe

May 26, 2014

Rita Kathleen (Rounds) Forsythe has crossed the finish line with legions of admirers. The light of our lives has dimmed and another treasure from the greatest generation has passed. Rita passed away peacefully at the age of 91, surrounded by love and in the presence of family on May 26, 2014 in Santa Rosa, CA. She was born Jan. 30,...

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