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Helen Furukawa

Helen Furukawa

May 9, 2008

Helen Furukawa - Passed away on May 9, 2008 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Fred Furukawa. Cherished mother of Robert Furukawa (Kit) of Petaluma and the late Catherine Furukawa. Adored grandmother of Anthony Arrington (Angie), Tom Arrington (Jenni), and Kristina Furukawa all of Petaluma. Beloved great-grandmother of Victoria Arrington, Kimberly and Joshua Wolsko, and Tommy Arrington, Jr. Loving...

Ian  Paul Roth

Ian Paul Roth

May 8, 2008

Ian Paul Roth - Passed peacefully into light and joy on May 7, 2008 in his home in Santa Rosa, CA. A native of Northern California, Ian was first born to his loving parents, Tim and Lynn Roth on May 28, 1975 in Petaluma, growing up in Windsor and in his pre-teen years, moved to Santa Rosa. As an adult,...

Neil Handelsman

Neil Handelsman

May 3, 2008

Neil Handelsman - Born in New York City on Sept. 24, 1952, died in a tragic car accident on May 3,2008. Neil will be missed by everyone who knew him because of his genuine, charismatic nature. He was kind, generous and warm. He was an avid songwriter, bass player, gardener, as well as a professionally certified (CIT trained) baking and...

Mary  Jane Dewitt

Mary Jane Dewitt

Apr 28, 2008

Mary Jane DeWitt - Passed away on April 28, 2008 in Santa Rosa. Devoted wife of Clifford R. DeWitt of Santa Rosa. Cherished mother of Thomas DeWitt of Rohnert Park, Peter DeWitt of Glen Ellen, Margaret Gray of Lawton, OK, and Paul DeWitt of Barrington, NH. Adored grandmother of Theresa McGill, Debrah Walter, Margaret Newton, Elizabeth Hackman, Jeremy, David, Daniel,...

May  E. Tremari

May E. Tremari

Apr 28, 2008

May E. Tremari - Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA., April 28, 2008, beloved wife of the late Alessio J. Tremari. Loving mother of Janis Tremari of Petaluma, Donna Kimmell (John) of Scottsdale, AZ and Kathy Balistreri (Jack) of Freestone. Adored grandmother of Giovanni, Mario and Andrea Balistreri. Loving sister of Ernest Lepori (Faith) of Santa Rosa, Joe Lepori of...

Robert  F. Leveroni

Robert F. Leveroni

Apr 27, 2008

Robert F. Leveroni - Loving and devoted father to David and Craig. Adored grandfather of Suzy Brandon and great-grandfather of Kylie. Dear brother of Alvin and Richard. Preceded in death by his parents, Josephine and Mario and his brother, Mike. Survived by Craig"s wife Jane, Suzy"s husband David, his brothers" wives Gloria and Aurora, and his former wife Vera Bissler.

George  Fred Myles

George Fred Myles

Apr 27, 2008

George Fred Myles - Passed away in Petaluma on April 27, 2008. Beloved husband of Gladys Myles of Penngrove, CA. Loving father of Andy Myles (Carol) and Margaret Shepherd (Art), of Penngrove, CA. Caring grandfather of Scott Shepherd (Toni) of Petaluma, Dawn Thompson (Brian) of Penngrove, CA, Freddie Myles (Niki) of Rohnert Park, CA, Patrick Shepherd of Penngrove, CA, and...

Victor Fauser

Victor Fauser

Apr 27, 2008

Victor "Vic" Fauser - Vic Fauser passed away at his Hidden Valley Lake residence on April 27, 2008. Beloved husband of Elaine Fauser of Hidden Valley Lake. Loving father of Mary Gail Baker and Peter Carl Fauser and his wife Misty. Cherished grandfather of Michael Lawrence Baker, Matthew Victor Baker, and Sky Leann Fauser. Dear brother of Anna Mae Sellers...

Elynor  Hansen Weeks

Elynor Hansen Weeks

Apr 26, 2008

Elynor Hansen Weeks - Died peacefully on April 26, 2008 in Santa Rosa with her daughter Karen at her side. She was born February 2, 1926 in Petaluma California, the daughter of Arthur Hansen and Theresa Barenchi Hansen. She graduated from Petaluma High School in 1943 and SRJC in 1945 where she was valedictorian. In 1948 she met the love...

Erhard  Willy York

Erhard Willy York

Apr 26, 2008

Erhard Willy York - Passed away April 26, 2008 at Kaiser Hospital in Santa Rosa, surrounded by his loving family. Willy was born September 18, 1922 in Chemnitz, Germany. He moved to France in 1947 and married Louise in 1951. They emigrated to the United States in 1953 and settled in Santa Rosa, where he spent the happiest years of...

Gary  C. Gilardi

Gary C. Gilardi

Apr 25, 2008

Gary C. Gilardi - Died suddenly at his home in Petaluma, CA, April 25, 2008, beloved husband of Linda S. Gilardi. Loving father of Gene Gilardi of Petaluma. Son of the late Ann and Americo Gilardi. A native of California. Age 63 years. Gary was raised and educated in Petaluma, graduating from Petaluma High School. He was retired from the...

Blanche Heing

Blanche Heing

Apr 25, 2008

Blanche Heing - Passed away April 25, 2008, with her children at her side providing love and comfort in the transition to her next life. Born in the same stone house as her father in Piantedo, Italy on August 13, 1920, Blanche (Bianca) immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island at the age of two. Living in Sonoma County...

Louis  R. Sturla

Louis R. Sturla

Apr 25, 2008

Louis R. "Babe" Sturla - Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA , Friday, April 25, 2008, of congestive heart failure. Beloved husband for 62 years of Mary Leda Sturla. Loving father of Cheryl Strubeck and Robert Sturla (Heidi) both of Petaluma and the late Janice Hede Martinez. Adored grandfather of Michael (Lori), Diana (Bill), Kimberly (Bill), Amber, Angelina and...

Jack  P. Rappa

Jack P. Rappa

Apr 24, 2008

Jack P. Rappa - Passed away in Petaluma, CA., April 24, 2008, beloved husband for 53 years of Lorraine Rappa. Loving father of Paul (Judy), Jack (Lynn), Bob, and Vince Rappa. Adored grandfather of Mark, Kate, Matthew, Daniel and Taylor. Loving brother of Grace Herrold. Family and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass, Saturday, May 3, 2008 at...

Bill  R. Crownover

Bill R. Crownover

Apr 24, 2008

Bill R. Crownover - Passed away April 24, 2008 at his home at the age of 77 years. For several years he had struggled with Alzheimer"s related dementia. He died peacefully after developing pneumonia which led to heart failure. Throughout his life, Bill worked as a successful salesman. During the last fifteen years of his career, Bill worked with his...

Betty  Lou Hosking

Betty Lou Hosking

Apr 24, 2008

Betty Lou Hosking - Passed away on April 24, 2008 in Sebastopol. Devoted wife of the late Gerald Frate, Sr. and Eugene Russell Hosking. Cherished mother of Jerry Frate (Vicki), Keith Frate, Curtis Frate, Steve Frate (Karen), and Cynthia Kingsley. Loving step-mother of Pat Hosking. Adored grandmother of Camille, Sierra, and Brandon Frate; and Austin Kingsley. Lifelong and devoted friend...

Emil  Joseph Devincenzi

Emil Joseph Devincenzi

Apr 23, 2008

Emil Joseph Devincenzi - Passed away in Redwood City, CA on April 23, 2008. Cherished husband of the late Iris Mary Devincenzi. Loving father of Emil C. Devincenzi (Julie) of Lakeport and Carlene Ferrera (Chuck) of Foster City. Beloved grandfather of Tony Devincenzi (Tori), Marianna Devincenzi, Maria Griffin (Sean), and Tony Ferrera. Adored brother of Anne DeVincenzi and Raymond DeVincenzi...

Ernest  L. Burmester

Ernest L. Burmester

Apr 22, 2008

Ernest L. "Ernie" Burmester - Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, April 22, 2008, beloved husband for 60 years of Alice Riebli Burmester. Loving father of Sharon Dado (John) and Rick Burmester. Adored grandfather of John Dado (Elizabeth) and Craig Dado (Linda). Cherished great grandfather of Teke Dado, Remi Dado, Gage Dado, Isabel Enriquez, Charlie Dado and Sonya Dado....

Elizabeth Jonas

Elizabeth Jonas

Apr 21, 2008

Elizabeth Jonas - Entered into rest peacefully on April 21, 2008 in Phoenix, AZ. Pre-deceased by her loving husband, Dr. Herman W. Jonas in 1980. Beth is survived by her loving son"s and their wives; Reverend Herman (Sharon) Jonas of Cave Creek, AZ; David (Gloria) Jonas of San Marcos, CA and Bruce (Sandy) Jonas of Santa Rosa, CA. Also survived...

Don Hoard

Don Hoard

Apr 21, 2008

Don Hoard - Don Hoard passed away peacefully at his Petaluma residence on April 21, 2008. Beloved husband of Marilyn Hoard of Petaluma. Dear father of Michele (Jayson) Anderson, Maureen Mitchell, Marci Hoard, Don Hoard, and Bobbi Hoard. Cherished grandfather of Nate Peters, Nicole (Andrew) Wood, Paula Mitchell, Megan Kellogg, Forest Kellogg, and Emily, Adam and Colin Hoard. Survived by...

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