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Barbara  L. Pritchard

Barbara L. Pritchard

Aug 8, 2011

Barbara L. Pritchard - Passed away at home in Rohnert Park, CA., August 8,2011, beloved mother of Angelica K. Pritchard. Sister of the late Sharon â??Cookieâ?

Dorla  D. Spaan

Dorla D. Spaan

Aug 5, 2011

Dorla D. Spaan - Passed away at home in Cotati, CA, August 5, 2011, wife for 40 years of the late Donald W. Spaan. Loving mother of Penni Spaan Raymond of Missoula, MT, Kevin (Julie) Spaan of Novato, Scott Spaan of Penngrove, Sally Spaan of Rohnert Park, Becky (Gary) Aldrich of Navarre, FL and Joseph (Kim) Spaan of Hazelwood, MO....

Cecelia Borré

Cecelia Borré

Aug 4, 2011

Cecelia Borré

Russell  Allen Taipale

Russell Allen Taipale

Aug 2, 2011

Russell Allen Taipale - Age 52 Russ passed at California Pacific Medical Center on August 2, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. Russ is survived by his mother, Joanne O'Connor of Sebastopol, his wife Cherilyn, his son Allen and daughter Trisha Chitwood; sisters Brenda Owens of Sebastopol, Cheryl Denno (Dee) of Lower Lake, and brother Dennis of Windsor. Preceded...

David  Anthony Lubiszewski

David Anthony Lubiszewski

Aug 1, 2011

David Anthony Lubiszewski - David Anthony Lubiszewski, 50, passed away on August 1, 2011, at his Petaluma home after battling cancer for the past eight months. He was born December 24, 1960, in Wurzburg, Germany, where his father was stationed with the U.S. Army. After posts in Ft. Benning, Georgia, and the Presidio, San Francisco, the family settled in Petaluma...

Kate Broxmeyer

Kate Broxmeyer

Aug 1, 2011

Kate Broxmeyer - Catherine Margaret â??Kateâ?

Maximiliana Rodriguez

Maximiliana Rodriguez

Jul 31, 2011

Maximiliana "Maxi" Rodriguez - Maxi passed away on July 31, 2011 at her home in Petaluma, that she shared with her beloved son; Osbaldo, and his partner Mark, whom she loved as a son. She will be greatly missed by her children; Osbaldo (Mark Arnold) Espinoza, Erendira (David) Sullivan, Rafael (Flora) Rodriguez, and Hermila (Ronald) Gonsalves. Cherished grandmother of Maria...

Victor  G. Luna

Victor G. Luna

Jul 28, 2011

Victor G. Luna - Victor Luna passed away in Petaluma on July 28, 2011. Devoted husband of the late Emma Luna who passed away in January. Cherished father of Michael Luna and his wife Sue of Rohnert Park, Katherine â??Katâ?

Arch Stewart

Arch Stewart

Jul 28, 2011

Arch Stewart - Arch Stewart passed away at his Cotati residence on July 28, 2011. Loving husband of the late Barbara Bennett Stewart. Devoted father of Rick Stewart (Mindy) of Cotati, Doug Stewart (Rae) of Hawaii, Ken Stewart (Nancy) of Petaluma, Tim Stewart (Pam) of Rohnert Park, Scott Stewart, and Michelle Stewart both of Cotati. Cherished grandfather of Caitlin Stewart,...

Pamela Gunn

Pamela Gunn

Jul 24, 2011

Pamela Gunn - Pam Gunn, 63, passed away on July 24, 2011 in Petaluma, California, where she lived with her husband, Mike, for the past ten years. Born Pamela Josephine Mertens on December 21, 1947 in Hollywood, California, she and her twin sister Penny were the daughters of Virginia Alice and Donald James Mertens. Pam grew up and was educated...

Gottfried Stonitsch

Gottfried Stonitsch

Jul 20, 2011

Gottfried Stonitsch - Gottfried M. Stonitsch, age 95 years, was called to his Lord on July 20, 2011. Devoted husband of the late Paula E. Stonitsch of Petaluma. Cherished father of Elizabeth Ravenscroft, Adrienne Rodgers (Buzz) of Petaluma and Erika Stonitsch (Jim Langford) of Penngrove. Beloved grandfather "Bumpy""" of Andrea Rodgers of Petaluma and Erik Rodgers of San Francisco. Loving...

Anita  C. Cedar

Anita C. Cedar

Jul 19, 2011

Anita C. Cedar - On July 19, Anita Cedar, loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother died surrounded by family and friends at home following a long battle with cancer. She was 73. Anita was born February 7, 1938 in New York to Joseph and Bertha Sternchos. In 1960 she married William Cedar. During her career, Anita was an inspiring...

Evelyn  Mary Lawson

Evelyn Mary Lawson

Jul 18, 2011

Evelyn Mary Lawson - Born in Petaluma CA, on October 8th, 1922, Evelyn passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 18th, 2011 following a brief illness. Beloved wife of 65 years to Carl J. Lawson. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Mary Scott, Brothers Garfield, Clifford, and Robert Scott and son-in-law of Alan...

Paul  John Ward,  Jr.

Paul John Ward, Jr.

Jul 14, 2011

Paul John Ward, Jr. - Paul Ward was received by the Lord on July 14th 2011 at the young age of 82. Paul was the only child, born to Paul J. Ward and Marion Ward in Oakland CA on November 1st, 1928. Raised in San Francisco, Paul graduated from Galileo High School & San Jose State University. As a decorated...

Lois  G. Gordon

Lois G. Gordon

Jul 14, 2011

Lois G. Gordon - Lois Gordon, a long time Sonoma County teacher extraordinaire, died early Thursday morning at the age of 90. She was born and raised in Illinois, and recalled with pleasure her girlâ??s life on the small farm where she lived with her parents, Mabel and Howard Hadley, her sister, Mildred and brother, Henry. Well known for her...

Anne  F. Galeazzi

Anne F. Galeazzi

Jul 10, 2011

Anne F. Galeazzi - Annie was born on June 12, 1924, in Santa Rosa, CA, and died on July 10, 2011. She was the daughter of Arturo and Caterina Babbini, and the sister of Elmer Babbini. Anne spent her early years in Lincoln, CA, and moved to Santa Rosa in 1936, graduating from Santa Rosa High School in 1941. On...

Florence  G. Bettinelli

Florence G. Bettinelli

Jul 8, 2011

Florence G. Bettinelli - Passed away on July 8, 2011 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Alfred Bettinelli. Cherished mother of Gary Bettinelli of Petaluma, Dale Bettinelli of Sebastopol, and the late Gale Bettinelli. Beloved grandmother of five and numerous great-grandchildren. Loving sister of Jack Dei of Sebastopol. Survived by two nephews. At Florenceâ??s request, no services will be...

Patricia  A. Miller

Patricia A. Miller

Jul 6, 2011

Patricia A. Miller - Passed away on July 6, 2011 in Santa Rosa. Devoted wife of the late Robert Miller. Cherished mother of Robert Miller of Santa Rosa, Debra Drummond of Sonoma, Leslie Dittmar of OR, and Toni Kaylor of Santa Rosa. Special aunt to Todd Larson and Adam Larson both of Santa Rosa. Beloved grandmother of Tabatha Narron of...

Robert  H. Kraft

Robert H. Kraft

Jul 6, 2011

Robert H. Kraft - Passed away on July 6, 2011 in Santa Rosa. Devoted husband of the late Linda Kraft. Cherished father of David A. Erickson of Santa Rosa, Debra L. Swan of Redwood Valley, and Dawn M. Kraft of Guerneville. Adored grandfather of David A. Erickson, Jr., Samantha Ann Erickson, James G. Swan, Joshua J. Swan, Angel M. West,...

Charles  Ellis Mariola

Charles Ellis Mariola

Jul 4, 2011

Charles Ellis Mariola - Passed away on July 3, 2011 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of the late Mary Bertolone Mariola and Alta Stevens Mariola. Beloved father of Kathleen Mariola. Dear uncle of Richard Mariola, Nick Schaeffer, Jr., Arthur Schaeffer, Marliene Farnsworth, and Della â??Sandraâ?

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