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Vada  N. Chambers

Vada N. Chambers

Jul 9, 2012

Vada N. Chambers - passed away in Petaluma on July 9, 2012. Devoted wife of the late Mervin Chambers. Dear sister of Barbara Rinck of Yuba City and preceded in death by 8 siblings. Cherished mother of Gerald Chambers (Darlene) of Placerville, Judith Tomlinson (Richard) of Elk Grove, and Jane Kibler (Jerry) of Petaluma. Loved by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Evelyn  Dina West-O'Rourke

Evelyn Dina West-O'Rourke

Jul 7, 2012

Evelyn Dina West-O'Rourke - Passed away on July 7, 2012 at her Petaluma residence. Loving wife of the late William Clinton West and Robert J. Oâ??Rourke. Cherished mother of Donna West-Piezzi and her husband the late Charles, Phyllis Gibbons, and Dorothea V. West all of Petaluma. Doting grandmother of 5, great-grandmother of 4, and great-great-grandmother of 2. Dear sister of...

Mary  Lou King

Mary Lou King

Jul 5, 2012

Mary Lou King - Mary L. King passed away, at the age of 79 years, in Petaluma on July 5, 2012 surrounded by her family. Wife of the late Thomas W. King. Survived by her son, Stanley Thompson and his wife Janice of San Jose, granddaughter Emily Jan Thompson of Tokyo, Japan and former wife of Ray â??Tommyâ?

Thelma Dungan

Thelma Dungan

Jul 3, 2012

Thelma Dungan - Thelma Dungan passed away on July 3, 2012 in Santa Rosa at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late William Dungan Jr., DVM. She is survived by her daughters, Christine Dungan of Petaluma, Dana (Bill) Yearsley of Salinas, CA, and Jan Dungan of Petaluma. She was grandmother to Billy Yearsley of Bakersfield and Brett (Skye)...

Mary  Virginia Johnston

Mary Virginia Johnston

Jul 2, 2012

Mary Virginia Johnston - Mary Virginia "Ginny"

Elaine  Jeannette Dossetti

Elaine Jeannette Dossetti

Jul 2, 2012

Elaine Jeannette Dossetti - Devoted wife of the late Silvio Dossetti. Loving mother of John Dossetti of San Jose, Pamela (Rick) Royer of Graton and Melissa (Ray) Wheeler of Lincoln. Doting Grammy of 7 and Great-grandmother of 9. Survived by sisters Karen (Ted) Kirby, Dana (James) Richardson, and brother Don (Donna) Sorensen. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She...

Ramey Chaney

Ramey Chaney

Jul 2, 2012

Ramey Chaney - Passed away at his Petaluma residence on July 2, 2012. Devoted husband of 66 years to Genevieve Chaney of Petaluma. Loving father of Diane Weis and her husband Steven of Petaluma and Bob Chaney and his wife Pat of Paso Robles, CA. Loving grandfather of Adam Weis (Clara) of Petaluma, Eric Weis (Ramey) of Walnut Creek, Jennifer...

Dorothy  L. Bagwell

Dorothy L. Bagwell

Jul 1, 2012

Dorothy L. Bagwell - Dorothy Bagwell passed away peacefully on July 1, 2012 at her Penngrove residence. Devoted wife of the late Palmer Bagwell. Loving mother of Patrick Bagwell of Penngrove, LaVerne Bagwell (Hank) Overbay of Santa Rosa, Olga Leal and Palmer Bagwell, Jr. both of MI. Doting grandmother of 11, great-grandmother of 27, and great-great-grandmother of 14. Dorothy loved...

Lois Lafranchi

Lois Lafranchi

Jul 1, 2012

Lois LaFranchi - Born May 23, 1923 in Tomales, graduated from Tomales High School; worked at Mare Island in the tool shop during World War II, graduated from Empire Beauty School and worked as a hair stylist in Petaluma; married in 1948 and worked as a dairy woman for many years. Member of St. James Parish, Petaluma Holy Ghost Society,...

Marie  G. Stammer

Marie G. Stammer

Jul 1, 2012

Marie G. Stammer - Passed away in Petaluma, CA, July 1, 2012, beloved wife of the late Lester Stammer. Loving mother of Jeanette Griffiths of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Anna Marie, Charles and Jeanine. Great grandmother of Four. A native of Pennsylvania. Age 96 years.

Donna  Mae Larsen

Donna Mae Larsen

Jun 28, 2012

Donna Mae Larsen - Passed away peacefully on June 28, 2012 in Petaluma at the age of 85. Devoted wife for 65 years of Jim P. Larsen. Loving mother of Karen Larsen, Dr. Jim A. Larsen, Ann Ellsworth (Skip), Jane Higgins, Joan Larsen Spiller, and Ray Larsen. Adored grandmother of Sandra Nelson, Jeffrey Scullen, Ashlee Ellsworth, Amy Ellsworth, Heidi Higgins,...

John  A. Matteri

John A. Matteri

Jun 21, 2012

John A. Matteri - John Matteri was born in Petaluma on Nov 11, 1922 and he died Thursday, June 21, 2012 a few months before his 90th birthday. John grew up on a dairy ranch with his parents and 6 brothers and sisters. He graduated from Petaluma High School in 1940. He met his wife Ethel on the local school...

Concetta  Maria Silva

Concetta Maria Silva

Jun 21, 2012

Concetta Maria (Peri) Silva - Called â??the Italian Beautyâ?

Christopher Owens

Christopher Owens

Jun 14, 2012

Christopher "Mark" Owens - Mark Owens passed away unexpectedly at his Petaluma residence on June 14, 2012. Beloved son of Sadie Owens and the late Melvin Owens. Loving brother of Lisa Chavez of Petaluma, David Owens of Santa Rosa, Michael Owens of OK, and the late Gene Owens. Dear brother-in-law of Rhea Pitchard, Laura Owens, and the late Javier Chavez....

Martha  L. Sovel

Martha L. Sovel

Jun 13, 2012

Martha L. Sovel - Martha Sovel passed away at her Petaluma residence on June 13, 2012. Devoted wife of the late Charles â??Herbâ?

Sara Mello

Sara Mello

Jun 12, 2012

Sara Mello - Passed away on June 12, 2012 in Rohnert Park. Devoted wife of the late Manuel de Mello. Cherished mother of Maria De Medeiros and Albena Mello both of Rohnert Park. Adored grandmother of Alfredo Manuel De Medeiros and Elizabeth Sara De Medeiros. Beloved great-grandmother of Layla Bea and Ava Sara De Medeiros. Loving sister of Ezaura Roque...

Michael  Hoopes Smith

Michael Hoopes Smith

Jun 12, 2012

Michael Hoopes Smith - On June 12, 2012 Michael Hoopes Smith (Mickey) passed away peacefully at home in Kenwood, California at the age of 71 after a courageous battle against Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Mickey was born on January 3, 1941 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Pauline Hoopes Smith and Bruce Donald Smith Jr. He was raised in Colorado Springs and...

Frances Bowman

Frances Bowman

Jun 11, 2012

Frances Bowman - Frances Bowman, 74, died June 11, 2012 in Petaluma, after a long illness. She was born April 5, 1938, in East Saint Louis, Illinois to Robb and Leonor Pollock. Her interests included reading, doting on her pet dogs and cats, staying in touch with her friends, and especially, providing constant love and support to her devoted family....

Julius  S. Zunino

Julius S. Zunino

Jun 8, 2012

Julius S. Zunino - Passed away on June 8, 2012 in Novato. Devoted husband of 70 years to the late Anita Zunino. Beloved brother of the late Gino, Pete, Suzanne, Leo and Anna. Cherished uncle to numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Julius was born, reared and educated in Novato, graduating from Novato High School. During WWII, he enlisted in...

Helen Louise Schwaderer Acorne

Helen Louise Schwaderer Acorne

Jun 7, 2012

Helen Louise Schwaderer Acorne - Passed away on June, 7, 2012 in Carroll, Iowa. Wife of the late Jack Acorne.She is survived by her son Michael and his wife Harriette of Petaluma. Sister of the late Harold Schwaderer and Nadine Gregg. Sister-in-law of Doris Acorne and the late Bob Acorne. Aunt of Kitty Hammen, Mary Acorne, Gary Acorne, David Acorne,...

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