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Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties

Leonard E. Mane

Leonard E. Mane

Jan 27, 2024

Leonard (Lenny) E. Mane passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife, Carolyn, by his side. Born in Petaluma, California on August 14, 1937, to Emile and Eva Mane.

Lenny attended St. Vincent’s schools from elementary to high school where he graduated in 1955. He loved cars and worked for Napa Auto Parts. He then became...

William 'Bill' Mullins

William 'Bill' Mullins

Jan 26, 2024

William Thomas Mullins (“Bill”), 77, passed away suddenly yet peacefully on Friday January 26, 2024, in Petaluma, California. Bill was born on June 5, 1946, to Carl DeVoy Mullins and Irene Kathryn Mullins in Barre, Vermont. Bill’s family then moved to Chico where Bill graduated from Chico High School in 1964.

After an extremely fun 2.5 years...

Jolene Marie Borders

Jolene Marie Borders

Jan 26, 2024

Jolene Marie Borders, 56, gained her wings on January 26, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. Her battle with cancer was a testament to her courage and strength. She faced life’s challenges with a smile and with grace, fought until the end.

Jolene was born on January 13, 1968, in Santa Rosa, California. She grew...

Guadalupe 'Lupe' Malnati

Guadalupe 'Lupe' Malnati

Jan 26, 2024

Malnati, (Villanueva) Guadalupe our beautiful Wife, Mom and Grandmother left us on January 26, 2024

Lupe was born to Juan Villanueva and Adela (Rosas) Villanueva.

She recently celebrated her 49th wedding anniversary to the love of her life her beloved husband Ron. She leaves behind her sons Vincent(Chrystyn) and her twin boys Kenneth(Molly) and Anthony....

Leroy Martinelli

Leroy Martinelli

Jan 16, 2024

Elmer Martinelli also known to many as just, “Leroy” arrived to Elmer and Hazel Martinelli on November 10, 1928. He was born at Petaluma General Hospital, in Petaluma, California. Leroy was the oldest of his siblings. He is proceeded in death by his brother Stanley, and his sister Patsy. Leroy is also proceeded in death by both of his...

Wayne Leo Steindorf

Wayne Leo Steindorf

Jan 14, 2024

Wayne Leo Steindorf was born in San Jose on October 11, 1942. He passed away at home in Healdsburg on January 14, 2024 after a long illness.

Wayne had three loves in his life; his family, agriculture, and woodworking.

Wayne’s grandfather, Frank L. Steindorf, settled in the Santa Clara Valley in 1898. The extended Steindorf...

Emil Joseph Graveman

Emil Joseph Graveman

Jan 10, 2024

Emil Joseph Graveman serenaded St. Peter with his accordion and polkaed through the gates of heaven on January 10th, 2024, exactly 100 years and 7 months from the day he was born.  He was embraced by his bride of 70 years, Mary Meaghi Graveman (2016) and his daughter Donna Graveman (2003).

Joe will be engraved in the...

Ricky Lynn Slate

Ricky Lynn Slate

Jan 6, 2024

Ricky Lynn Slate a lifetime resident of Sonoma County passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 6th, 2024, from health complications.

Ricky is survived by his son Branden Slate, brother Randy Slate (Karen) & sister Renae Slate-DeNoble as well as many nieces, nephews and a large extended family.

Ricky career was 30+ years in...

Jeanette M. Vieira

Jeanette M. Vieira

Jan 6, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeanette Vieira. Jeanette was a member of a pioneer Marin County Dairying family. Jeanette was the daughter of James and Vivian Bloom. In 1955 Jeanette married William (Bill) Vieira, they were married for 61 years until his death in 2016, together they raised four children on the family’s...

James Leo Spaletta

James Leo Spaletta

Jan 6, 2024

James ‘Jim’ Leo Spaletta, of Valley Ford, California, passed away at home on the night of January 6, 2024 at the age 93.

Jim was born in a farmhouse in Petaluma on December 20, 1930, to Charles and Eda Spaletta of Petaluma, both of Swiss-Italian descent.

Jim is survived by his loving companion and wife...

Marie Seppa

Marie Seppa

Jan 6, 2024

Born:  February 11, 1920, Hermiston, Oregon

Died:  January 6, 2024, Rohnert Park, California

The life of Marie Seppa has ended, just shy of her 104th birthday.  Her strength, positivity, sense of humor and good genes all likely contributed to her long and inspiring life.

Her life began in Hermiston, Oregon,  born to Hannah...

Thomas Steven "Tom" Gilardi

Thomas Steven "Tom" Gilardi

Jan 5, 2024

Tom passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5th surrounded by family and friends after a courageous 13-year battle with prostate cancer. Tom had an idyllic childhood growing up on his family’s ranch in Point Reyes with his two brothers Fred and Ed. Upon graduation from Tomales High School, he attended trade school in Denver. Tom later went on to...

Remigio Reyna

Remigio Reyna

Jan 4, 2024

On January 4th, 2024, Remigio Reyna, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully in his home in Sebastopol.

He is preceded in death by his wife Santos, daughter Isabel Fulwider (Raymond), and son Remigio Reyna Jr. He is survived by daughters Irma Conrow (Peter), Irene Chadwick (Tomas), many many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Rosemary Elizabeth Collins

Rosemary Elizabeth Collins

Jan 1, 2024

Rosemary Elizabeth Collins, 79, of Petaluma, CA passed away peacefully after fiercely battling Glioblastoma at her home in Petaluma on Monday, January 1, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Rose was born March 22, 1944, in San Francisco, CA and was the daughter of Lloyd and Clarice Wayne. She was a Graduate of Presentation High School in...

Clara Jane Perucchi

Clara Jane Perucchi

Dec 30, 2023

September 4, 1931 – December 30, 2023. With profound sadness we share the passing of Clara Jane Perucchi, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched. She was 92.

Clara was born in San Francisco, CA to Henry and Ethel Schallich then moved to Tomales, CA at a young age. She attended...

Marcella Hagan Jobson

Marcella Hagan Jobson

Dec 27, 2023

Marcella Hagan Jobson died peacefully in her treasured home in Forestville, CA on December 27, 2023. Marcella was born on April 4, 1930 in San Francisco to Bernard Hagan and Marcella McGee. Marcella grew up in San Francisco with her three siblings: Bernard, William and Rosanne. She was a longtime employee of Hibernia Bank in San Francisco where she...

Carol Ann Warner

Carol Ann Warner

Dec 22, 2023

Carol Ann Warner, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away on December 22, 2023, in Petaluma, Ca with her sons at her bed side.

She was born September 15, 1936, at French Hospital in San Francisco. She lived with her parents, Marge and Andy Turnauer Sr., and was the eldest of four children.  She graduated...

George "Bud" Oliver Polley, Jr

George "Bud" Oliver Polley, Jr

Dec 22, 2023

George “Bud” Oliver Polley Jr, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was 88.

He was born in Eugene Oregon on August 30, 1935. His family moved to Sebastopol when he was 10 years old. He attended Gold Ridge Elementary School and Analy High School, class of 1954, in Sebastopol where...

Mervyn Zimmerman

Mervyn Zimmerman

Dec 19, 2023

Mervyn passed away peacefully in his home in Marshall, California on Tuesday, December 19th. He was born in Petaluma, California to Albert and Virginia Zimmerman. He was the youngest of four boys, Stuart, Evan and Donald who have all passed on. The family moved to Marshall on Tomales Bay when he was 12 years old. He attended Tomales Grammar...

Maria Felice Rolando

Maria Felice Rolando

Dec 19, 2023

Maria was born in San Francisco on September 23, 1963 and passed away at home in Petaluma on December 19, 2023. She was the oldest of three children born to Felix and Yolanda Rolando.

Maria attended Valley Vista Elementary, and graduated from El Colegio where she won the basketball shooting contest with a perfect 30 baskets in...

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