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Manuel F. Da Silva

Manuel F. Da Silva

Jul 24, 2009

Manuel F. da Silva - Passed away on July 24, 2009 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of the late Maria DaSilva. Cherished father of John E. Da Silva and his fiancé

Ida Piotrkowski

Ida Piotrkowski

Jul 23, 2009

Ida Piotrkowski - Ida Piotrkowski passed away quietly Thursday, July 23, 2009. Born in Lask, Poland, December 1, 1918, Ida was the daughter of Chiel Yitchak and Hendel Boms, sister of Raizal, Masha Leah, and Rana. In 1951, along with her husband Josel and two young sons, Ida immigrated to the United States via New Orleans coming to Petaluma to...

William  Anthony Gonsalves,  Jr.

William Anthony Gonsalves, Jr.

Jul 21, 2009

William Anthony "Bill" Gonsalves, Jr. - Bill Gonsalves passed away peacefully on July 21, 2009. Beloved husband of Alberta Gonsalves of Petaluma. Loving father of Shari Wolf of Santa Rosa, grandfather of David Wolf and his wife Laura, and great grandfather to Madeleine Paige Wolf all of San Diego. Dearest brother of Evelyn McDonald of Petaluma. Caring brother-in-law of Judith...

Maria  C. Steiner

Maria C. Steiner

Jul 21, 2009

Maria C. Steiner - Maria Steiner passed away on July 21, 2009 in Santa Rosa, CA. Devoted wife of 59 years to Alois Steiner. Mrs. Steiner was born in Austria on July 7, 1925. She was a proud member of the Hermann Sons Lodge. She was 84 years of age. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 24,...

Annie  Elizabeth Ghisletta

Annie Elizabeth Ghisletta

Jul 20, 2009

Annie Elizabeth Ghisletta - Surrounded by her loving family, Annie passed away July 20, 2009 at Petaluma Valley Hospital at the age of 89. Born and raised in Sonoma County, a marvelous mother and a wonderful homemaker all of her life. Devoted wife of the late Harold S. Ghisletta, loving mother of Louise Ghisletta Byrne, Elenore (Rocky) Renati, Haroldine Ghisletta...

Rose Marie De Bernardi

Rose Marie De Bernardi

Jul 18, 2009

Rose Marie De Bernardi - Rose Marie De Bernardi Passed away peacefully at her Penngrove home on July 18, 2009. Loving wife of the late Alfonso DeBernardi. Devoted mother of John and Maria. Cherished daughter of the late Lily and Benjamin Canepa. Beloved Aunt Rosie to Elise Wedel, Lena Barlow, Arthur Tomasetti, and the late Milton Tunzi. Survived by numerous...

Steven  Daniel Brady

Steven Daniel Brady

Jul 15, 2009

Steven Daniel Brady - Died suddenly in Chico, CA, July 15, 2009, loving son of Katherine (nee Quinlan) and Robert Brady of Petaluma. Beloved brother of Kevin Brady and his wife Janeen of San Francisco. Dear uncle of Hugh Brady. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The Vigil Service will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at...

Eugene Mitchell

Eugene Mitchell

Jul 14, 2009

Eugene Mitchell - Passed away in Santa Rosa on July 14, 2009. Beloved son of Samuel and Thelma Mitchell Devoted husband of Carrie Smith. Cherished father of Alexis, Samuel Marquita and Yoshiko Mitchell. Beloved grandfather of three. Caring brother of Leon Jones, Linda Garcia and Paula Mitchell. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Eugene was a longtime employee of...

Dorothy Frontczak

Dorothy Frontczak

Jul 12, 2009

Dorothy Frontczak - Passed away on July 12, 2009 in Santa Rosa, CA. Devoted wife of the late Michael J. Frontczak. Loving mother of Deirdre Frontczak and her husband Michael Sitzer of Santa Rosa. Cherished grandmother of Clare and Patrick Sitzer. Survived by several nieces and nephews. A native of Spickard, Missouri, Dorothy resided for over 60 years in Bronxville,...

W. R. Mac Farlane

W. R. Mac Farlane

Jul 11, 2009

W. R. "Dick" Mac Farlane - Passed away in Petaluma, CA, July 11, 2009, beloved husband of Jackie MacFarlane of Petaluma. Also survived by five children, 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was a native of Watsonville, Ca, age 95 years. Dick owned and operated a funeral home in Concord, CA for 20 years. He was a member of...

Dorothy  Barbara Hopp

Dorothy Barbara Hopp

Jul 10, 2009

Dorothy Barbara Hopp - HOPP, DOROTHY BARBARA "DOTTIE"

Geraldine  D. Jackson

Geraldine D. Jackson

Jul 9, 2009

Geraldine D. "Gerry" Jackson - Passed away on July 9, 2009 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of 51 years to Luther E. Jackson of Petaluma. Cherished mother of Donald Jackson (Laura) of Rohnert Park, Judy Elliott of Santa Rosa, Janet Brown (Troy) of Rohnert Park, Raymond Antonio of Petaluma and the late Mark Jackson. Adored grandmother of nineteen and great-grandmother of...

James  M. Gilliam,  Sr.

James M. Gilliam, Sr.

Jul 8, 2009

James M. Gilliam, Sr. - Departed this earth on July 8, 2009; James is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years Vera Jean; children Gregory, Diane, James, Jr., and David, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. James left this earth the same way he lived his life, with grace and dignity. Although we will miss him, we know he is...

Mary  M. Feickert

Mary M. Feickert

Jul 7, 2009

Mary M. Feickert - Mary Feickert born 1911 in North Dakota, passed away on July 8, 2009 in Petaluma, CA. Devoted wife of the late G. Carl Feickert, mother of Mae and Pearl. Loved grandmother of six and great-grandmother of nine. Daughter of the late Christ and Elizabeth Schock Merkel and step-daughter to Eva Merkel. Loving sister of Florence Fernandez,...

Donald  William Noriel

Donald William Noriel

Jul 5, 2009

Donald William Noriel - NORIEL, DONALD WILLIAM Sr." Entered into rest at home in Santa Rosa, CA on July 5, 2009. Loving father of Donald W. (Eleanor) Noriel, Jr. of Santa Rosa, CA and Bobbi (Jeff) Petersen of Ridgefield, WA. Cherished grandfather of Melissa Noriel of San Francisco and step-grandfather of Randy and Ryan Joaquino (and their families) of Bakersfield,...

Sherman  P. Hendershot

Sherman P. Hendershot

Jul 4, 2009

Sherman P. Hendershot - Passed away on July 4, 2009 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of the late Nancy Hendershot. Adored father of Nanette Cardoza (Bill) of Novato and Carl Hendershot (Marian) of CT. Cherished grandfather of Sheri Struk of OR, Kristy Lewis of Sacramento, and Sara, Andrew, Erica and Caroline Hendershot all of CT. Beloved great-grandfather of Melody Grace Lewis....

Carmel Soldavini

Carmel Soldavini

Jul 4, 2009

Carmel (Collins) Soldavini - On July 4, 2009 Carmel (Collins) Soldavini passed away due to a brief illness at the age of 83. Laid to rest with her loving husband of 40 years, Frank Soldavini, on July 8, 2009 in Cypress Hill Memorial Park. Born and raised in Mill Valley she married Frank in 1945 and moved to San Anselmo...

Virginia  M. Mendonca

Virginia M. Mendonca

Jul 4, 2009

Virginia M. Mendonca - Virginia Mendonca passed away peacefully at her Sebastopol residence , which was built in 1945, on July 4, 2009. Devoted wife of the late John Martin Mendonca. Dear sister-in-law of Isabelle Christensen of Santa Rosa and June Mendonca of Sebastopol, CA. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews; grand and great grand. A Funeral Service will be...

Irene Marie Nunes Ferrari

Irene Marie Nunes Ferrari

Jul 4, 2009

Irene Marie Nunes Ferrari - Following a one year courageously fought battle with cancer, Irene passed away on July 4, 2009 peacefully at home in Petaluma surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her first husband Joe A. Nunes, Jr. and her parents: Emilio and Rosa Ghirardelli. She was the wife of Bill Ferrari of Petaluma....

Mary Ellen Babcock Hangartner

Mary Ellen Babcock Hangartner

Jul 3, 2009

Mary Ellen Babcock Hangartner - Born June 19, 1925 in Chicago, IL passed away peacefully on July 3, 2009. Preceded in death by her son Michael John Hangartner in 1970. A private service is being held. Remembrance in her memory: Alzheimerâ??s Association, 1-800-272-3900. Family assisted by Parent-Sorensen Mortuary-Sebastopol, CA, 707-829-5433.

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