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Dorene  Lucinda Denton

Dorene Lucinda Denton

Apr 22, 2011

Dorene Lucinda Denton - Dorene Lucinda Denton was born in Alma, Michigan on July 20, 1913 and passed away on April 22, 2011. She was the daughter of Mary Louise and Lawrence Downing. During World War II, she worked in a Michigan factory that made plane parts. Mrs. Denton moved to California in 1950 and worked for Leigh Shoemaker in...

C.  Forrest Frey

C. Forrest Frey

Apr 22, 2011

C. Forrest Frey - Passed away in Petaluma, CA, April 22, 2011, beloved husband of 68 years of Laura O. Frey of Petaluma. Loving father of Dolores McCloud (Gene) and Marian Olsen, both of Penngrove. Preceded in death by his siblings, Charles C. Frey, Elizabeth Fernandez and Harvey A. Frey and survived by several nieces and nephews. A lifelong resident...

Leo  C. Coulson

Leo C. Coulson

Apr 20, 2011

Leo C. V. Coulson - Leo Coulson passed away at his Petaluma residence on April 20, 2011. Devoted husband of Shirley Coulson. Cherished father of Phillip Coulson, James Coulson and his wife Patty, Lawrence Coulson and his wife Mary Ann. Loving step-father of Kristina Westbay, Charles Westbay and his wife Pat and the late Kimberlee Westbay. Adored grandfather of Christine,...

Dorothy  Anne Vanoy

Dorothy Anne Vanoy

Apr 20, 2011

Dorothy Anne "Dottie" Vanoy - Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, April 20, 2011, loving mother of Jennifer White of Bandon, OR and Johnathon White of Coos Bay, OR. Cherished grandmother of Ryan Evans and Rylee Kreutzer. Dear sister of Patricia Turner of Las Vegas, Martin Vanoy of Palm Beach, FL, Robert Vanoy of Montgomery Creek, CA, Marie Ferrera...

Frances  Hooper Popp

Frances Hooper Popp

Apr 20, 2011

Frances Hooper Popp - Passed away on April 20, 2011 in Napa. Cherished daughter of the late Howard Hooper and Christine Fritsch. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 44 years, Lester â??Buddâ?

Charles  R. Cushway

Charles R. Cushway

Apr 19, 2011

Charles R. F. Cushway - Charles Cushway passed away suddenly in Petaluma on April 19, 2011. He is survived by his loving mother; Barbara, brothers; Dan, Tom, Scott, Bob-O, Rusty, and sister Cyndy. Charles also left behind nieces; Mireille Nicole and Lexie, and nephews; Brandon and Bobby, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, close friends and his father; Russell...

Inez  M. Davis

Inez M. Davis

Apr 17, 2011

Inez M. "Penny" Davis - Penny Davis passed away peacefully in her Santa Rosa residence on April 17, 2011. Loving mother of Robert W. Singleton and his wife Elaine of Petaluma. Devoted grandmother of 4 and great-grandmother of 6. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews with a special closeness to Linda Moretti of San Francisco. After retiring, she...

Theresa Vondrak

Theresa Vondrak

Apr 17, 2011

Theresa Vondrak - Age 87, passed away at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in the loving arms of her family on April 17, 2011. Theresa led a devoted life of family and friends and was an inspiration to all who knew her. Theresa grew up in Sioux City, Iowa where she met her husband, Harold, whom she was married to for...

Irving  Jacob Labes

Irving Jacob Labes

Apr 16, 2011

Irving Jacob Labes - Died at home in Petaluma, CA, April 16, 2011, devoted husband for 64 years to Lillian B. Labes. Devoted father of Jeff (Eva) Labes of San Rafael and Meredith (Lee) Miller of Novato. Adored grandfather of 4. Brother of the late Emanuel Labes and Beedee Glashow. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were...

David  Nelson Allen

David Nelson Allen

Apr 16, 2011

David Nelson Allen - Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, April 16, 2011, beloved husband of Rebecca Allen. Loving father of Letisha Lentz of Santa Rosa, Audra Allen, Victoria Allen and Olivia Allen all of Petaluma. Cherished â??Papaâ?

Magda  J. Metcalf

Magda J. Metcalf

Apr 14, 2011

Magda J. Metcalf - Passed away on April 14, 2011 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Charles G. Metcalf. Adored mother of Charlie Metcalf (Kathy) of Petaluma. Beloved grandmother of Cheryl Metcalf and Alex Metcalf. Cherished great-grandmother of Nathan Metcalf. Loving half-sister of Joel Skomsvold and predeceased by two brothers, one sister, and a half-brother. Friends and family are...

Charles  L. Lewis

Charles L. Lewis

Apr 14, 2011

Charles L. "Chuck" Lewis - Chuck was born in Los Angeles to Frances and Charles Lewis on July 14, 1922. His father was an engineer and his mother worked for the telephone company. At the age of 6 he was enrolled in the Miramar Military Academy in Redondo Beach. When the recession hit, his father moved the family to the...

Gary  D. Hoag

Gary D. Hoag

Apr 14, 2011

Gary D. Hoag - Died in S.F., CA, April 14, 2011, husband of Sharon A. Hoag. Father of Joan Dunn and Toni Hoag. Grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 1. Honorary father of Tonya Pickner. Brother in law of William Avants, Del Avants and Joyce Green. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A native of Ukiah, Ca. Age...

Richard  W. Annis

Richard W. Annis

Apr 11, 2011

Richard W. Annis - Passed away in San Rafael, CA, April 11, 2011, loving father of Julie (Timmy) Greenhow and Margaret (Sloan) Moldenhauer all of Petaluma. Cherished grandfather of Gabriel Castellani and Brandon Moldenhauer both of Petaluma. Adored significant other of Kathy Kirkland of Mill Valley and her children, Karen, Kristie and Ken and grandson, Kyle. Dear brother of Robert...

Derrold  Wesley Parks

Derrold Wesley Parks

Apr 10, 2011

Derrold Wesley Parks - Passed away April 10, 2011. A native of Minnesota, he was born in Princeton on April 26, 1916. He grew up on his family's farm where he learned the value of hard work and a good education. He graduated as the valedictorian of his High School class of 1935. He served in the U.S. Army toward...

Shizue  Suzy Hirooka

Shizue Suzy Hirooka

Apr 7, 2011

Shizue Suzy Hirooka - Died in Petaluma on April 7, 2011. Born in Ukiah, California, on September 9, 1921, Suzy graduated from Ukiah High School, where she was a gifted student. Growing up in rural Ukiah, she learned to appreciate the natural world around her, the meaning of hard work, and the closeness of family. In 1942, Suzy and her...

Dr.  Janet Tyler

Dr. Janet Tyler

Apr 4, 2011

Dr. Janet E. Tyler - Dr. Tyler passed away after a brief illness in Sacramento, CA. Loving mother of Kurt Schultz and his wife Patricia of Lafayette, CA. Cherished grandmother of Jacob Schultz of Lafayette. Dear sister of Ralph Tyler of Petaluma, CA, and David Tyler of Phoenix, AZ. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Dr. Tyler was an alumna...

Arlene  Mary Coombs

Arlene Mary Coombs

Apr 2, 2011

Arlene Mary Coombs - COOMBS, ARLENE MARY" Entered into rest in Santa Rosa, CA on April 2, 2011. Dearly beloved forty-five year wife of Robert Coombs of Santa Rosa. Loving mother of Tammy Coombs of West Sacramento, CA and Robert Coombs, Jr. of Santa Rosa. Adored grandmother of Samantha, Ashley and Isabella. Caring sister of George (Susan) Harris of Brentwood,...

Donna  Lynn Diaz

Donna Lynn Diaz

Mar 31, 2011

Donna Lynn Diaz - Passed away peacefully on March 31, 2011 at the age of 65. Beloved mother of Dawn (Keith) Olson of Graton, Debra (Daniel) Kahn of Petaluma and the late Donald Robert Diaz. Dear grandmother of Kera Lynn Diaz, Klint Olson, Gideon Kahn and Erika Rose Olson.Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Tuesday,...

Eleanor  J. Salzano

Eleanor J. Salzano

Mar 30, 2011

Eleanor J. Salzano - Eleanor Salzano passed away in Petaluma on March 30, 2011. Devoted wife of the late Tino Salzano, Sr. Loving mother of Tino Salzano, Jr. and his wife Carol of Petaluma and Mario Salzano and his wife Jennifer of San Carlos. Cherished grandmother of Tina (William) Pantano, Emily (Damian) Guthrie, Katie Salzano, Lisa Salzano, Scotty Salzano, and...

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