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Mary N. Pronzini
Apr 20, 2009
Mary N. "Babe" Pronzini - Mary "Babe""" Pronzini was born Mary Barretta in Healdsburg on Dec. 25, 1917. """Babe""" died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on April 20, 2009. Mary married Reno Pronzini in 1938. Reno and """Babe""" lived in Novato until 1960 when they moved to El Adobe Rancho in Petaluma to operate a children's camp and...
Dorothy L. Carlson
Apr 20, 2009
Dorothy L. Carlson - Age 90, Dorothy passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren on April 20, 2009. Dorothy was born on March 17, 1919 in Petaluma. She was the daughter of a pioneering poultry family, Vernon and Heazel Guthrie, and was raised on the family farm located on Ely Road in Petaluma. A graduate of Petaluma...
Silvio J. Piccinotti
Apr 19, 2009
Silvio J. Piccinotti - Age 100, died April 19, 2009 at Petaluma Valley Hospital, following a lengthy recovery and rehabilitation from injuries sustained as a result of having been struck, as a pedestrian, by a motor vehicle. During this time he was treated at Petaluma Care and Rehabilitation to whose staff he is profoundly grateful for their exceptional care. He...
Bodil Gildner
Apr 17, 2009
Bodil Gildner - Passed away on Friday, April 17, 2009 of complications following ovarian cancer surgery. Bodil was born in Sweden on November 16, 1939 and raised in Almunge by her Great Uncle and Aunt; Daniel Gustav Ellenius and Linnea Terese Ellenius (Almqvist). Frank was involved in the Petaluma Rotary International for many years and Bodil volunteered to house visiting...
John G. Melo
Apr 17, 2009
John G. Melo - Passed away on April 17, 2009 in St. Helena. Devoted son of Tina and John Melo of Petaluma. Adored brother of Jim Melo and his wife Gladis of Santa Rosa. Cherished uncle of Nicolas and Rubi Melo of Santa Rosa. Beloved grandson of Maria Farinha of Petaluma. Survived by numerous loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Age:...
Olga Anette Fiume
Apr 17, 2009
Olga Anette Fiume - A bright and vibrant independent woman. She did it her way! Passed away with family by her bedside on April 17, 2009 in Mill Valley. For 65 years loving wife of Lou who predeceased her in 2003. Adored mother of Augustus "Gus""" and his loving supportive wife Arlene of Mill Valley, cherished grandmother of Shannon, Joseph...
Lois Mae Smith
Apr 15, 2009
Lois Mae Smith - SMITH, LOIS MAE" Entered into rest at home, April 15, 2009, surrounded by her loving family and devoted caregivers. Loving mother of David W. (Pat) Smith of San Jose, CA, Pat L. (Tom) Avila of Santa Rosa, CA and Diane L. (Richard) Cristina of San Jose, CA. Adored grandmother of Steven (Danielle) Serratore, Stacey (Matthew) Bernd,...
Rebecca Bender
Apr 11, 2009
Rebecca Bender - Rebecca Bender passed away in after a courageous battle against cancer on April 11, 2009. Devoted wife of Bernard Bender of Penngrove. Loving mother of Aaron Clifford Bender and Lori Devire Bender both of Penngrove. Cherished daughter of Lupita Espinosa of San Francisco and the late Manuel Espinosa. Dear sister of Edith Bray, Alex Morphy, and David...
Virginia Ann Johnson
Apr 10, 2009
Virginia Ann Johnson - JOHNSON, VIRGINIA ANN" Entered into rest, April 10, 2009 in Santa Rosa, CA. Dearly beloved fifty-four year husband of James D. Johnson of Santa Rosa, CA. Loving mother of Mary H. (Terry) Dowling of Medford, OR, Jim P. (Lisa) Johnson of Sunnyvale, CA, Al T. (Stephanne) Johnson of Oakland, CA and Katie E. McGraw of Santa...
Patricia Bridget Kenhart
Apr 10, 2009
Patricia Bridget Kenhart - KENHART, PATRICIA BRIDGET" Entered into rest peacefully in Santa Rosa, CA, on Good Friday, April 10, 2009, in the presence of her devoted husband, John H. of Santa Rosa, CA and her loving daughter, Leslie Kenhart, also of Santa Rosa, CA. Also survived by one cherished granddaughter, Brigitte Mendelssohn of Orange County, CA, a sister; Catherine...
Mary F. Bianchi
Apr 8, 2009
Mary F. Bianchi - Mary Bianchi passed away in Petaluma on April 8, 2009. Devoted wife of the late August "Gus""" Bianchi. Loving sister of Joseph Santero, and the late Victoria Reichmuth, Barney Santero, John Santero, Peter Santero, Angelo Santero and Nick Santero. Dear sister-in-law of Evelin K. Santero and Louise Santero. Cherished aunt of Gary and Reta Santero of...
Agnes Lucy Buchanan
Apr 8, 2009
Agnes Lucy Buchanan - Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, April 8, 2009, beloved wife of the late Bernard Joseph Buchanan. Loving mother of Vanetta Henderson of Penngrove, Larry Buchanan and Ellis Buchanan both of Petaluma. Cherished grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 15. A native of Kansas. Age 96 years.
Gertrude Marie Broussal
Apr 6, 2009
Gertrude Marie Broussal - Passed away in San Francisco, CA, April 6, 2009, beloved wife for 67 years of the late Francis M. Broussal. Loving mother of Pauline H. Mitchell and Annette M. Daniele and her husband, Sal. Cherished grandmother of Christine Mitchell, Anthony Daniele and Andrew Daniele. Great grandmother of four. Private family committal services will be held at...
Gerald L. Hardy
Apr 6, 2009
Gerald L. "Jerry" Hardy - Jerry Hardy, longtime composing room worker for the Argus-Courier, died April 6, 2009. He was 64. In addition to Gina, a Petaluma resident, Mr. Hardy is survived by his son, Jerad Hardy of Napa; a sister, Carol Hardy of Penngrove; and a brother, Ronald Hardy of Penngrove. Gina Hardy said arrangements are pending, but invited...
Dennis Patrick Reilly
Apr 6, 2009
Dennis Patrick Reilly - REILLY, DENNIS PATRICK - AGE 64, Passed away on April 6, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. He was born August 8, 1944 in Petaluma, California to Philip A. Reilly and June C. Pitt. He had lived in the Seattle area for many years, Montana and Connecticut, where he graduated from University of Connecticut. Dennis served his country...
Americo Alfonso Albini
Mar 31, 2009
Americo Alfonso Albini - Passed away peacefully at age 90 on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 in his home at Two Rock Valley, Petaluma. He was born on July 18, 1918 in Tomales. In 1938 he married his wife of 57 years, Minnie Bordessa who passed on in 1995. He purchased his ranch in Two Rock Valley in 1946. He is...
Clyde Barry Robertson
Mar 31, 2009
Clyde Barry Robertson - Clyde Barry Robertson passed away in Petaluma on March 31, 2009. Beloved husband of 48 years to Beverly Robertson of Petaluma. Loving father of Tracy Camacho and her husband Tim of Windsor, Kelly Cook and her husband Mike of Petaluma, and Clint Robertson and his wife Jennifer of Santa Rosa. Cherished grandfather of Tiffany Camacho of...
Leroy Dean Piazza
Mar 30, 2009
LeRoy Dean Piazza - Died in San Francisco, CA, March 30, 2009, beloved son of Kate and Americo Piazza of Petaluma. Loving brother of Arthur Piazza of Petaluma and cherished uncle of Ben, Katie, Chevelle and Nicole Piazza. LeRoy is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The family wish to express their appreciation to Lillian Oaks for her...
Ella Katherine Nelson
Mar 30, 2009
Ella Katherine Nelson - Age 97, passed away in Santa Rosa, CA on March 30, 2009. Born in Oakland on May 11, 1911. Preceded in death by husband Elmer Nelson and son John Nelson. Survived by grandsons Eric Nelson of Santa Rosa and Mark Nelson of Germany. A private memorial will be held this spring. Donations in Ella"s memory may...
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