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Margaret L. "Billie" Hughes

Margaret L. "Billie" Hughes

Jan 5, 2014

MARGARET LOUISE "BILLIE" HUGHES passed away on January 5, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Donald Hughes. Cherished mother of Richard Hughes (Marilyn) of Bodega and Terry Nommsen of Petaluma. Adored mother-in-law of the late Fred Nommsen. Beloved grandmother of Shelley Fiori (Peter) of Benicia, Jeffrey Hughes (Kathy) of Cotati, Cheryl Mohrman (Chris) of Rohnert Park, and Mike...

Leroy  Joseph Dolcini,  Jr.

Leroy Joseph Dolcini, Jr.

Jan 4, 2014

On Saturday January 4, 2014, with his loving family at his side, Lee Dolcini went home to our heavenly father. He was 62 years old. Lee was a devoted husband for 41 years to his wife Cindy and a proud and adoring father to his daughters, Catherine Dolcini, Janine Dolcini-Caldwell (Shane) and the late Sara Dolcini. He was a cherished...

Rita  Marie Haley

Rita Marie Haley

Jan 4, 2014

Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, January 4, 2014, adored mother of Matthew Goldy of Cotati and Daniel Goldy of Santa Rosa. Beloved sister of Gene Haley (Katherine) of Pt. Reyes Station, Cathy McCool (Kelly) of Freestone, Mark Haley (Charlene) of Sebastopol, Pat Haley (Kathleen) of Sonoma, Mary Jo Lessing (Rich) of Vancouver, WA, Andy Haley (Lynn) of Sacramento, WA,...

Theo  "Ted" Adkins,  Jr.

Theo "Ted" Adkins, Jr.

Jan 3, 2014

Passed away in Petaluma on January, 3, 2014 at the age of 85. Cherished and survived by his two children: Dana Adkins of Palm Springs, and Clay Adkins of West Hollywood, as well as his former wife and advocate caregiver, Gwen Adkins of Santa Rosa. Ted was born in Greeneville, Mississippi on February 19, 1928, but grew up in the...

Estelle  Margaret Moretti

Estelle Margaret Moretti

Jan 2, 2014

Passed away peacefully at her home in January 2, 2014, in Petaluma CA, aged 92. Born November 28, 1921, she was raised in Nicasio, attended San Dominico High School and graduated from Holy Names College with a life time credential in teaching. Estelle was married in 1947 and together she and her late husband, August Moretti, owned and operated a...

Barbara K. Von Tillow

Barbara K. Von Tillow

Jan 1, 2014

von TILLOW, BARBARA K. Passed away on January 1, 2014 in Santa Rosa. Devoted wife of the late Allen von Tillow. Loving sister of the late Alice Brown. Dear aunt of Kay Ward of Santa Rosa. Age: 100 years. Barbara was born to Shirley and Russell Knight. She was reared and educated in Sonoma, CA. After graduating from Sonoma High...

Gary  Eugene Baldwin

Gary Eugene Baldwin

Jan 1, 2014

A truly wonderful man left us on New Year's Day, having spent his last days surrounded by family and close friends at his home in Petaluma. Over the last two years, Gary fought an extraordinary battle against the cancer that finally took him from us. His courage and resolve never waivered, and his strength buoyed the spirits of those who...

William "Bill" H. Melson

William "Bill" H. Melson

Dec 31, 2013

Passed away at his residence on December 31, 2013 at the age of 94 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Janet C. Melson and a son. He is survived by five of his children and their families: Charles and Janet Melson, Donald and Catherine Melson, Gabrielle (the late John) Kosterman, Elisa and John Cronin,...

Scott  Jordan Schipper

Scott Jordan Schipper

Dec 28, 2013

SCOTT JORDAN SCHIPPER lost his valiant two year battle against cancer on December 28, 2013. He was 29. Scott was born June 11, 1984 in Santa Rosa and lived his entire childhood in Petaluma. He was active in sports, the Boys and Girls Club and was selected the Argus Courier Newspaper Boy of the Year in 1996. He picked up...

Nitny Sisouvanh

Nitny Sisouvanh

Dec 26, 2013

NITNY SISOUVANH passed away on December 26, 2013 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of Eron Matott of Petaluma. Cherished mother of Arianna and Alexia Martinez and Averi and Amaya Matott. Beloved daughter of Ke Sisouvanh and the late Keoudone Siha. Loving sister of Malany Sipamouane and Annabelle Sisouvanh. Dear daughter-in-law of Teresa and Terry Matott. Survived by several nieces and nephews....

Richard  Karl Cook

Richard Karl Cook

Dec 25, 2013

Passed away December 25, 2013 in Santa Rosa,CA, beloved husband of the late Joyce L. Cook. Loving father of Kimberly and Ted Williams of Petaluma, Juanita Dennett of Rohnert Park, Lori and Victor Crusselle of Cloverdale and Heidi and Steven Martinez of Windsor. Cherished grandfather of James, Joe, Merissa, Hollie, Justin, Jennifer, Brittany, Robert, Jessica, Richard, Jeremy, Jake, Zachary, Michelle,...

Geronimo Lopez,  Jr.

Geronimo Lopez, Jr.

Dec 25, 2013

Passed away suddenly in San Rafael on Dec. 25, 2013 at the age of 52 years. Survived by his wife Maria Lopez of Petaluma. Loving father of Marilyn Lopez, Jason Lopez, and Jessica Lopez all of Petaluma. Beloved son of Ernestina Lopez and the late Geronimo Lopez. Dear brother of Christina Nieves, Laura Hernandez, Fabiola Ruiz, Juan Martin Lopez, Patricia...

Helen  Elizabeth Cavanagh

Helen Elizabeth Cavanagh

Dec 24, 2013

Passed away December 24, 2013 in Petaluma, CA, beloved wife of the late John W. "Jack" Cavanagh Jr.. Loving mother of Patty Valladao (Donn) of Louisville, KY, and John W. Cavanagh III (Kim) of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Jennifer Skaggs, Paul Donnell, Laura Valladao, Michelle Cavanagh and Nick Cavanagh. Dear sister of Emma Berven of Minneapolis, MN , Ruth Crizer...

Nettie  J. Cannon

Nettie J. Cannon

Dec 20, 2013

Passed away peacefully in Santa Rosa on December 20, 2013 at the age of 72 years. Devoted daughter of the late Ruth and Raymond Cannon. Dear sister of Mary Train of Santa Rosa and Louis Cannon of TX. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A "Celebration of Life" will be held on Monday, January 6, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at...

Scott  Robert Lawson

Scott Robert Lawson

Dec 20, 2013

SCOTT ROBERT LAWSON passed away on Dec. 20, 2013 at his home in Tomales, CA. He was the devoted husband of Kristin Lawson of Tomales and cherished father of Robert Lawson of Tomales. He is also survived by older bothers Craig Lawson of Ventura, CA., Steve Lawson of Nampa, ID., and Paul Lawson of Corvallis, OR., and their families. Scott...

Alice  Theresa Campisano

Alice Theresa Campisano

Dec 17, 2013

ALICE T. CAMPISANO passed away on December 17, 2013 in Petaluma. Beloved wife of the late Michael M. Campisano. Devoted mother of Mark Campisano (Kim) of Laguna Niguel, California, and David Campisano (Martha O'Hayer) of Petaluma. Cherished grandmother of Eleanor, Nicholas, Jonathan, and William Campisano. Loving sister of the late James, Mary, Jack, Joe, and Thomas Moylan (an infant). Survived...

Robert  John Mcallister

Robert John Mcallister

Dec 16, 2013

Passed away December 16, 2013 in Rohnert Park, CA, beloved father of Danielle McAllister and Lindsey McAllister and former husband of Ruthe McAllister all of Petaluma. Adored grandfather of Kayden Charlie. Brother of Debbie (Al) Selby of Corte Madera and Laurie Johnston of Novato. Nephew of Charlie Locati of Tiburon. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins A native...

Harriette  Basore Reuter

Harriette Basore Reuter

Dec 13, 2013

REUTER, HARRIETTE BASORE - Died peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 13, 2013, ten days before her 99th birthday. A resident of Oakmont in Santa Rosa, CA since 1990, she is survived by her sister; Josephine, three children; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Harriette grew up in Berryville, Arkansas and graduated from...

Virginia  D. Fassler

Virginia D. Fassler

Dec 11, 2013

Virginia Fassler (1919 - 2013) Passed peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday December 11, 2013. Beloved wife of the late John J. Fassler. Loving sister of the late Sophy Leahy. She is survived by her loving brother, Chris Christakes of Palm Springs and brother in law, Charles Leahy. Loving mother of James and Diane Fassler and Cathy and Jack Clifford....

Mark  Alexander Hopkins

Mark Alexander Hopkins

Dec 11, 2013

Mark passed away suddenly at his home in Santa Rosa on December 11, 2013 at the age of 50. Mark is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Gina; sons Nicholas Hopkins and Ian Hopkins; step-daughter Stephanie Vannetti; parents Richard and Mariann Hopkins, grandmother Minnie Dyer; brother Tim Hopkins and his wife Myrna Hopkins; niece Gabriela Hopkins, nephew Andrew...

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