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Herm  A. Jensen

Herm A. Jensen

Feb 27, 2013

Passed away in Petaluma on February 27, 2013 at the age of 86 years. Devoted father of Janice Frym and her husband David Cormier, Craig Jensen all of Petaluma, and Lori Stewart and her husband Bob of AZ. Loving grandfather of Lindsey Frym, Gregg (Monica) Gotelli all of Petaluma, Ryan Jensen of San Francisco, Cameron Jensen of Petaluma, Heidi Gilstrap,...

Mabra  O. Gill

Mabra O. Gill

Feb 27, 2013

Passed away suddenly on February 27, 2013 in San Pablo, CA at the age of 69 years. Devoted and cherished husband of Priscilla Gill of El Sobrante. Loving father of "Gracie Gail". Dear brother of Donna Matthias of Santa Rosa, CA, and Jean Faraday of Folsom, CA. Survived by numerous family members. Mabra worked at Judson Steel for over 20...

Maria Pacheco

Maria Pacheco

Feb 26, 2013

MARIA PACHECO passed away on February 26, 2013 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Manuel Pacheco. Cherished mother of Maria Pacheco of Novato, Ann Marie Pacheco Alders (Sean) of Auburn, and Manuel Pacheco, Jr. (Sherri) of Novato. Adored grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of eight. Age: 82 years. A Native of: San Miguel, Azores. A Member of: IDESI of...

Marie Millick

Marie Millick

Feb 26, 2013

Born near Klamath Falls, OR, in 1929, she died at home from a long illness on February 26, 2013. She was the younger daughter of Jethro and Marie Freund. Growing up on working ranches, she developed an early love for many kinds of animals. Her greatest love was for dogs and they became the focus of much of her life....

Barbara  Faye Bundesen

Barbara Faye Bundesen

Feb 24, 2013

Barbara Faye Sumner Bundesen passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on February 24, 2013 at her home in Petaluma surrounded by her family and her cats. Barbara's husband, Herbert, preceded her in death in 2011. He was a longtime Realtor in Petaluma. They shared 64 wonderful years together. She is survived by those that loved her: daughter, Ann...

Alice  Marie Mandoli

Alice Marie Mandoli

Feb 24, 2013

MANDOLI, ALICE MARIE - Entered into rest at home in Santa Rosa, CA, on February 24, 2013. Dearly beloved forty-seven year wife of the late Mario Augostino Mandoli. Loving mother of Mark R. Mandoli and his wife Christine of Santa Rosa and Marisa A. Ross and her husband Howie of Sebastopol, CA. Adored grandmother of Jenny, Analisa & Dominic and...

Gordon  Eugene Boles

Gordon Eugene Boles

Feb 23, 2013

Gordon was born November 14, 1934 in Lacy Springs, AL, to Myrtle and Walter Boles. Gordon grew up surrounded by eight sisters and one brother. Gordon began his career working for the Bessemer Alabama Fire Department until he moved to California in 1967. Once in California, he worked for the Petaluma Fire Department. When he retired from the Petaluma Fire...

Barbara  Jean Bosco

Barbara Jean Bosco

Feb 23, 2013

Barbara Jean Bosco of Novato, CA died on Feb. 23, 2013. She was born Betty Regina Shurberg on August 24, 1923 in New Britain, Connecticut to Myer Shurberg and Mary Stern Shurberg. She took the name Barbara Jean when school officials refused to allow her to use the name Betty Regina. Betty, as her close family called her, grew up...

Carole  Louise Cassell

Carole Louise Cassell

Feb 19, 2013

Passed away peacefully in Petaluma on Feb. 19, 2013. Loving mother of Michelle Hansen of Mt. Pleasant, IA and David Hansen of Novato, CA. She leaves behind her cherished dachshund "Hannah." Carole was an elementary teacher, accomplished pianist and an avid gardener. She touched the soul of everyone she met. Friends and family are invited to attend a Funeral Service...

Mark  A. Collinsworth

Mark A. Collinsworth

Feb 19, 2013

Age 59, son of Adele Collinsworth and the late James Collinsworth, passed away on February 19, 2013. He is survived by his mother Adele, brother Mike (Patsy), daughter Vicki (Noah) Cade, grandson Ethan, and many nieces and nephews. At his request, no services will be held. He was loved and will be greatly missed.

Robert  A. Fraser

Robert A. Fraser

Feb 19, 2013

Passed away on February 19, 2013 in Santa Rosa. Devoted husband of Joanne Fraser of Santa Rosa. Devoted father of Robert Fraser (Christine) of Windsor; Diana Fraser-Myers (Michael) and Deborah Fraser all of Santa Rosa; and Dolores Hill (Steve) of Shingle Springs. Cherished grandfather of Paul, Valerie, Shawn, Robert, Thomas, Joseph, Michelle, Brittany, Michael, Anthony, Amanda, Darren, and Shauna. Beloved...

Diana  Clare Brogoitti

Diana Clare Brogoitti

Feb 19, 2013

Passed away at her San Francisco residence on February 19, 2013 at the age of 68 years. Loving mother of Joanna Brogoitti (Michael) Whitaker of Fort Knox, Kentucky. Cherished grandmother of Cody, Krista and Brandon Whitaker. Dear sister of George (Ying Pan) Hansen of Hercules, CA; Judith Hansen Roberts of Tigard, OR; Charles Hansen, Jr. of Ripon, CA; and Norman...

Emilia Valero Estrada Aguilar

Emilia Valero Estrada Aguilar

Feb 18, 2013

Passed away in Petaluma on February 18, 2013. A native of Mexico, age 88; a resident of San Francisco and Guadalajara. Beloved mother of Grace (Michael) Blume and Joe (Christine) Aguilar. Loving grandmother "Mom" of Darrin, Darryl (Kathy) and Stephen Blume, and "Abuelita" to Jordan Aguilar. Dear great-grandmother of Dillon and Danielle Blume. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews....

James  A. Filshie

James A. Filshie

Feb 18, 2013

Jim Filshie passed away suddenly in Petaluma on February 18, 2013 at the age of 51 years. Cherished son of Ann and Bob Filshie of Petaluma. Caring brother of Drew Filshie and his fiancée Deborah Russell of Petaluma. Dear uncle of Megan Filshie and Michelle Mack both of Petaluma. Loving nephew of James (Myrt) Filshie of Rohnert Park, Jean Elder...

David  Raymond Williams,  Sr.

David Raymond Williams, Sr.

Feb 17, 2013

Passed away February 17, 2013 at the age of 77. Born June 4, 1935 in Orangevale, reared in Sonoma by the late Emerys and Virginia Williams and loving grandfather, Dr. Raymond St. Clair. Brother of the late Trish Carter. Loving husband of Marilyn Williams. Father of Michael David (Deanne) Williams and David Raymond (Angel) Williams II. Step-father of Dennis (Sheri)...

Charles  "Chuck" Schaeffer

Charles "Chuck" Schaeffer

Feb 16, 2013

Died peacefully at his home in Windsor on February 16, 2013. Chuck was one of the most loving men to walk the earth. Having grown up in Sebastopol, CA, Chuck enjoyed hanging with his cousins. His early years were full of the traditional fun and antics created by a group of well loved small-town boys. There is even a story...

Alice  Marie Burmester

Alice Marie Burmester

Feb 15, 2013

Passed away on February 15, 2013 at the age of 99 years. She was born September 24, 1913 in Penngrove to Fred and Mary Riebli. Dearly beloved wife of the late Ernest Burmester. Loving mother of Sharon (John) Dado and Rick Burmester. Dear sister of the late Carl Riebli and Art Riebli. Adored grandmother of John (Elizabeth) Dado and Craig...

Roger  S. Yamasaki

Roger S. Yamasaki

Feb 12, 2013

Passed away on February 12, 2013 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of the late Nancy Yamasaki. Beloved father of Joyce Anderson (Dennis) of WA, Roger S. Yamasaki, Jr. (Gail) of HI, and the late Charlene Stephenson. Dear father-in-law of Bill Stephenson of Novato. Adored grandfather of Kim Anderson (Jon Gillespie), Tom Anderson (Christina), Zachary Yamasaki, Leicie Yamasaki, Katherine Deines (Eric), and...

Doris Cunningham

Doris Cunningham

Feb 11, 2013

Passed away quietly on February 11, 2013 surrounded by her family in Ontario, OR at the age of 84 years. Devoted wife of the late Charles Cunningham. Loving mother of Delmar Cunningham of UT, Bonnie (Ken) Smith of Ontario, OR, Cyndi Cunningham of Santa Rosa, and Fred Cunningham of Petaluma. Survived by 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of...

Richard  "Corky" Eppler

Richard "Corky" Eppler

Feb 9, 2013

Corky passed away peacefully on February 9, 2013 at the age of 70. Born in Pennsylvania, he moved to San Francisco at the age of 2. The family later moved to Petaluma where Corky attended Petaluma High School before joining the Navy, serving during Vietnam from 1964 to 1967 aboard the USS Perkins. Corky later settled in Santa Rosa where...

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