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Ralph Bettinelli

Ralph Bettinelli

Jun 28, 2013

RALPH BETTINELLI passed away unexpectedly while traveling in Scotland on June 28, 2013 with his loving companion, Kathleen Doyle, by his side. Devoted husband of 37 years of the late Constance (Moreda) Bettinelli. Cherished father of Kim Jones (Jeff), Roxanne Bettinelli, Dawn Bettinelli Sullivan all of Petaluma; Rochelle Beeson (Brian) of Potter Valley; and Egidio Bettinelli (Cindy) of Penngrove. Beloved...

Alicia  O. Canales

Alicia O. Canales

Jun 28, 2013

ALICIA O. CANALES passed away on June 28, 2013 in Santa Rosa. Loving wife of the late Adolfo Canales. Cherished mother of Michael Lugo of TX, Sylvia Canales Ibarra of Windsor, Gloria Canales of CO, Josephine Johnson and Elizabeth Garfia both of Rohnert Park, Adolfo Canales of Penngrove, Denise Callinan of Rohnert Park, and the late Guillermina Canales. Beloved grandmother...

Lois  Lee Brewer

Lois Lee Brewer

Jun 26, 2013

Passed away at her Petaluma home on June 26, 2013 at the age of 85 years. Devoted wife of the late Donald R. Brewer. Loving mother of M. David Brewer of Kyle, TX, Roberta (Ed) Lotter of Rosamond, CA, and Randall (Michele) Brewer of Omaha, NE. Cherished grandmother of Donald Lotter, Joseph Brewer, Isaiah Brewer, and Isabella Brewer. Survived by...

Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. J. Keys

Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. J. Keys

Jun 26, 2013

Entered into rest peacefully, surrounded by his family in his home town of Derry, Northern Ireland on June 26, 2013. Monsignor Keys had returned to Ireland in March to be with his family for the final days of his earthly journey. Monsignor Keys was educated by the Christian Brothers in Derry, Northern Ireland. He pursued his studies in philosophy at...

Todd  Allen Bransen

Todd Allen Bransen

Jun 25, 2013

Suddenly passed away in Penngrove on June 25, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 52 years. Beloved son of Margaret "Maggie" Bransen of Penngrove and the late John "Buzz" Bransen. Cherished brother of Koby Bransen of Penngrove. Uncle of Jacob Bransen and cousin to Kim Sprouse and the late Denise Reynolds. He is survived by cherished...

Michael  Joseph Debonis,  Jr.

Michael Joseph Debonis, Jr.

Jun 22, 2013

DeBONIS, MICHAEL JOSEPH, Jr. - Entered into rest, at home, June 22, 2013 in Fulton, CA. Loving nineteen year husband of Denise DeBonis. Beloved step-father of Nick Esposti of Portland, OR, Marie (Dan) Winter of Windsor, CA and Tony (Sonja) Esposti of Santa Rosa, CA. Adored "Papa" of Caitlyn, Caleb, Sofia and Geno. Also survived by his brother; James and...

Robert Joseph De Rusha

Robert Joseph De Rusha

Jun 22, 2013

Passed away at his Petaluma home on June 22, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband, for 71 years, to Christine De Rusha of Petaluma. Loving father of Sandra Darrell, Mauryeen Jones all of AZ, Barbara Barnett of Santa Rosa, Bruce De Rusha of Petaluma, and the late Pamela De Rusha. Father-in-law and friend of Art Jones. Doting grandfather...

Frances  Lucille Ibleto

Frances Lucille Ibleto

Jun 21, 2013

"In strength she lived among us and in strength she fell into God's Hands". With her family by her side, Frances died peacefully at the age of 82, on June 21, 2013. Born Frances Lucille Corda, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Angelina Corda, members of the pioneer Corda family of Marin and Sonoma Counties. She attended...

Bertha  "Bert" Balfour

Bertha "Bert" Balfour

Jun 19, 2013

Passed away peacefully in Petaluma on June 19, 2013 at the age of 82 years. Devoted wife of the late Paul Balfour and loving companion of the late Herm Jensen. Loving mother of Gary Balfour and his wife Mary of Orangevale, and the late Larinda Balfour and Larry Balfour. Cherished grandmother of Joe Balfour, Nicholas (Heather) Balfour and Jennifer Balfour...

Elizabeth  "Betty" Barboni

Elizabeth "Betty" Barboni

Jun 17, 2013

ELIZABETH "BETTY" BARBONI passed away peacefully at home early in the morning on June 17, 2013 after a brief illness. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt. She was preceded in death by her husband Dante Barboni and sons Rick and David Barboni. She is survived by her daughter Danita Mazzoleni, son-in-law Paul Mazzoleni and grandsons Dante and...

Mary  Frances Hopper

Mary Frances Hopper

Jun 15, 2013

Taken tragically in a car accident. Devoted mother of Hunter and Katelynn. Survived by the love of her life Dan Campbell and his mother Patty. Doting grandmother of Jameson and John. Beloved daughter of Elizabeth and the late John. Dear sister of Jolene, Lisa, Terry, Tony, Missy, Michele, and Angela. Survived by numerous adoring relatives and lifelong friends. A Visitation...

James  Joseph Mcgloin

James Joseph Mcgloin

Jun 13, 2013

James J. McGloin died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, June 13, 2013, at his Petaluma home. He was 86 years old. He and his wife Barbara moved to Petaluma in 1970. In 1971 he was hired as vice principal of Petaluma's new high school Casa Grande. In 1982 he became principal of Casa and remained in this role until...

John  Robert Smail

John Robert Smail

Jun 13, 2013

Passed away on June 13, 2013 at his Petaluma residence at the age of 77 years. Devoted husband of the late Catherine Smail. Loving father of Richard (Sandy) Smail and Jenny (Steven) Traverso all of Petaluma. Doting and cherished grandfather of John Smail, Cherilyn Smail, Nathan Vanderlind, Scott Vanderlind, William Clifton, Nicole Morrow, Jessica (Jim) Miller, Elaina (Sean) Drake and...

Donald  Richard Schindler

Donald Richard Schindler

Jun 10, 2013

Donald R. Schindler, known to his family and friends as "Donny", passed away peacefully June 10, 2013 with his caregivers, Semi and Cheri at his side. He was 79 years old. Born May 9, 1934, Donny grew up in San Francisco, graduating from Mission High School. In his 20s, he became a U.S. postal worker and enjoyed delivering mail for...

Dale  Carl Kuester

Dale Carl Kuester

Jun 10, 2013

KUESTER, DALE CARL - Passed away peacefully June 10, 2013 in Santa Rosa, CA, after a brief illness, just three weeks shy of his 92nd Birthday. Dale was born and raised in Nebraska. His attendance at Penn State College was cut short by his call to Military Service in the U.S. Army. Dale is survived by his wife, Helen, of...

Charles  N. Eischen

Charles N. Eischen

Jun 10, 2013

Charles Eischen, a long-time Washington, DC and California news reporter, died on June 10, 2013 in Petaluma, CA at the age of 90 years. Survivors include 15 nieces and nephews and eight grand-nieces and nephews. Charles was a 1949 graduate of Stanford University with AB and Master degrees. He was the city editor of the Marin Independent Journal, in San...

Bessie  Ruth Daniels

Bessie Ruth Daniels

Jun 7, 2013

Passed away June 7, 2013 in Sacramento, CA, wife of the late Eddie Lee Daniels. Loving mother of Pamela L.Willingham of Dallas, TX, Eddie L. Daniels of Ione, CA, Susan Ruth Snider of Vallejo, CA and the late Claudia Lynn Parker and Becky Ray Henkle. Cherished Grandmother of ten, Great Grandmother of fifteen and Great Great Grandmother of three. A...

Zelda Trustman

Zelda Trustman

Jun 6, 2013

To: PRESS DEMOCRAT Attn: FUNERAL NOTICES For: ONE Time, SUNDAY, June 16, 2013 WITH Photo TRUSTMAN, ZELDA - Passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2013 at the age of 90 surrounded by her family. Zelda was born in Poland and came to the U.S. in the early 1930's. She eventually settled in Detroit, Michigan where she met and...

Charles  Martin Jones

Charles Martin Jones

Jun 5, 2013

JONES, CHARLES MARTIN - Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 5, 2013 at Spring Lake Village in Santa Rosa, California. Charles, known to all as Chuck, was 96 years old. Charles Martin Jones is survived by two daughters; Sally Foley and Janet Ramatici, both of Petaluma, two sons-in-law; Ned Foley and Gary Ramatici, five grandchildren; Sarah Foley...

Lawrence H. "Larry" St. Clair

Lawrence H. "Larry" St. Clair

Jun 4, 2013

LAWRENCE H. "LARRY" ST. CLAIR passed away on June 4, 2013 in Santa Rosa. He is survived by three sisters, one brother, and numerous family members and friends. Age: 60 years. Private services were held.

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