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Elizabeth Christophersen

Elizabeth Christophersen

Aug 9, 2010

Elizabeth Christophersen - Passed away on August 9, 2010 in Vancouver, WA. Loving partner of Phil Pomeroy. Devoted wife of the late Keith Christophersen. Cherished mother of Ann Pavlos, Danel Shankey, and Grace Chumley. Adored grandmother of Jason Pavlos, Stephen Pavlos, Chari Pavlos-Hannum, Christopher Pavlos, Stephanie Pavlos, Michelle Eckhart, Kevin Eckhart, Marie Read, Jeffrey Chumley and Rachel Chumley. Beloved great-grandmother...

Wilma  B. Bravo

Wilma B. Bravo

Aug 7, 2010

Wilma B. Bravo - Passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the age of 91, in Sacramento, CA. Wilma was the daughter of the late Oliva and Peter Bravo, early pioneers in Petaluma. Born February 16, 1919 in Petaluma in a home built by her father in 1913. She lived in the same house for 91 years until she became...

Mary  Jo Sittenauer

Mary Jo Sittenauer

Aug 6, 2010

Mary Jo Sittenauer - Mary Jo (Davenport) Sittenauer, 80, Sebastopol, California, formerly of Atchison, Kansas died peacefully Friday, August 6, 2010, at Victoriaâ??s Place in Santa Rosa, California. Her many friends, along with the staff of Victoriaâ??s Place and Hospice provided her with excellent comfort and companionship in her last hours. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, August 12,...

Elsie  A. Marsh

Elsie A. Marsh

Aug 6, 2010

Elsie A. Marsh - Passed away in Sebastopol, CA, August 6, 2010 after a short illness. Beloved mother of Patricia (Ken) Donnelly of Santa Rosa and Ron (Marcia) Marsh of Petaluma. Loving grandmother of Michele (Keith) Williams, Rick (Lucia) Marsh, Jenifer (Ben) Week and Jeff (Lisa) Marsh. Adored great grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Ann Broxmeyer, Charles (Evelyn) Matteri...

Mary  Agnes Zandrino

Mary Agnes Zandrino

Aug 5, 2010

Mary Agnes Zandrino - ZANDRINO, MARY AGNES (BOCCI)" On August 5, 2010, Mary Agnes Bocci Zandrino, the eldest of five living generations, was called to be with the Lord and her many loved ones. Mary was born September 20, 1918 in Portland, OR to Santi Bocci and Filomena Grisanti who immigrated from Tuscany Italy. Deeply patriotic, Mary was extremely proud...

Madeline  Rose Tarca

Madeline Rose Tarca

Aug 5, 2010

Madeline Rose Tarca - Madeline Tarca passed away suddenly at her Penngrove residence on August 5, 2010. Loving wife of the late Ezio J. Tarca. Cherished mother of John C. Tarca (Terri) of Penngrove, Dave L. Tarca (Debbie) of Petaluma, Elizabeth Tarca of Sacramento and the late Silvio Tarca. Devoted grandmother of Justin Tarca (Lacey Sommers), Jarrett Tarca (Melissa Stauber),...

Jose  B. Penaloza

Jose B. Penaloza

Aug 4, 2010

Jose B. Penaloza - Passed away after a brief illness on August 4, 2010. Cherished husband, since 1956, to Salustia Peé

James  Henry Steere

James Henry Steere

Aug 3, 2010

James Henry Steere - Father, husband, veterinarian, teacher, athlete, equestrian. Steere practiced veterinary medicine for more than 50 years, the majority of them in Sonoma and Marin counties. He was a legend in the horse world, both for his compassion and skill. He helped establish many of the safety standards that govern the sport of endurance riding today. Steere is...

Howard  J. Respini

Howard J. Respini

Jul 31, 2010

Howard J. Respini - Passed away at home with his family on Saturday, July 31, 2010, beloved husband of the late Julia E. Respini. Adored father of Bradford J. Respini of Sebastopol and Deborah Ann (Rachael) Respini of Baker City, OR. Father-in-law of Marsha Respini and Devon Talley. Loving grandfather of Jessica Ann Respini. Dear step grandfather of Sarah (Zak)...

Merv  W. Ayers

Merv W. Ayers

Jul 29, 2010

Merv W. Ayers - Passed away July 29, 2010 in Petaluma. Devoted husband to Louise Ayers of Petaluma. Cherished father to Wade Ayers (Lillian) & Natalie Ayers-Jones (Wayne). Adored grandfather to Dominic Ayers, Monique Bradley, Kenny & Amber Jones. Merv was born June 1, 1935, to William & Alma Petersen-Ayers in Santa Rosa, CA. Merv lost his parents at a...

Robert  E. Hamernick

Robert E. Hamernick

Jul 29, 2010

Robert E. "Bob" Hamernick - Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, July 29, 2010, beloved husband of Sharon D. Hamernick. Loving father of Geoffrey Newton Hamernick and his partner, Chris Cavallo of San Rafael and Shannon Rose Hamernick and her fiance, Lucas Eskra of Santa Rosa. Beloved brother of Richard Hamernick and his wife, Shosh of Vallejo. Also survived...

James  N. O'Shea

James N. O'Shea

Jul 29, 2010

James N. O'Shea - Jim Oâ??Shea, age 51, passed away suddenly in Palm Beach, Florida on July 29, 2010. He is survived by his wife Connie Oâ??Shea of St. Helena; brother, David Oâ??Shea and his wife Anne; niece Molly Oâ??Shea and nephew Keith Oâ??Shea, all of San Francisco. He is predeceased by his brothers, Steven Oâ??Shea and Robert Oâ??Shea, and...

Emilie  Louisa Leisen

Emilie Louisa Leisen

Jul 28, 2010

Emilie Louisa Leisen - LEISEN, EMILIE LOUISA" Entered into rest in Santa Rosa, CA, July 28, 2010. Dearly beloved mother of Gary M. (Maria) Leisen of Cloverdale, CA and Corrie C. (Janet) Leisen, DDS, of Santa Rosa, CA. Adored grandmother of Michelle Leisen-Cornilsen, Christina Leisen and William Leisen, all of Santa Rosa, CA. Cherished great grandmother of Domenico and Delainey...

Lorena Florence Mason Aiken

Lorena Florence Mason Aiken

Jul 28, 2010

Lorena Florence Mason Aiken - After suffering more than a decade with the frightening confusion and debilitation of Alzheimer"s Dementia, Lorena died peacefully Wednesday, July 28, 2010. She was born August 22, 1924, in Salt Lake City to Florence and Herbert Mason. She lived In Provo and Orem, Utah more than 56 years. In lieu of flowers, the family would...

Leslie  Marilyn Kunde

Leslie Marilyn Kunde

Jul 27, 2010

Leslie Marilyn Kunde - KUNDE, LESLIE MARILYN - Entered into rest peacefully at home in Glen Ellen, CA, surrounded by her loving family, July 27, 2010. Dearly beloved and cherished mother of Jeff R. (Roberta) Kunde and Keith L. (Stacey) Kunde, all of Kenwood, CA and Marcia M. (Jim) Mickelson of Bennett Valley, CA. Adored grandmother of Jared Kunde, Bobby...

Tina  Farinha Melo

Tina Farinha Melo

Jul 27, 2010

Tina Farinha Melo - Passed away on July 27, 2010 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of John B. Melo of Petaluma. Cherished mother of Jim Melo (Gladis) of Santa Rosa and the late John Melo. Adored grandmother of Nicholas and Rubi Melo. Beloved daughter of Maria Farinha and the late Joe Farinha. Survived by numerous loving brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces...

Charles Ericson

Charles Ericson

Jul 26, 2010

Charles Ericson - Chas Ericson, 46, passed away on July 26, 2010. Chas was born on May 11, 1964 in Santa Rosa to Walt and Adele Ericson, not far from the family ranch. He grew up with his sister Carla on the ranch; learning to hunt, care for the land, and how to fix just about anything. Whenever his friends...

Clifford  A. Wilson

Clifford A. Wilson

Jul 26, 2010

Clifford A. "Rusty" Wilson - Passed away in Petaluma on July 26, 2010. Loving husband of the late Shirley Wilson. He will be missed by his children; Gary, Linda and Cheryl, his grandchildren; Ashley, Tyler, Connor and Victoria, and Coleton and his siblings, Laura and Bill and his beloved partner, May Gronberg. Rusty drove for Nielsen Freight Lines for over...

John  P. Bordessa

John P. Bordessa

Jul 25, 2010

John P. Bordessa - Passed away at home in Petaluma, Sunday, July 25, 2010, beloved husband for 59 years of Margaret C. Bordessa. Loving father of Michael J. (Cindy) Bordessa of Cotati, Marilyn G. Bordessa of Catalina, Elizabeth A. (David Johnson) Bordessa of Long Beach, Elaine (Kim) Newbrough of Palm Springs. Adored grandfather of Brittany and Christina Johnson, Angelina, Michael,...

John  David Williams

John David Williams

Jul 23, 2010

John David Williams - Passed away July 23, 2010 in Sebastopol. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Maybelle; his beloved daughter Diane Crosby and son David Williams; sister Evelyn Reece, nephews Don (Debb) Reese, Gianna, Ashley, and Nichole, Mark (Chris) Reece, Cole and Chase. A descendant of pioneer Bodega settlers, the Stump family came to Bodega...

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