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James  F. Ruch

James F. Ruch

Jan 20, 2008

James F. Ruch - Passed away on January 20, 2008 in Santa Rosa. Adored father of Joe Ruch of Cotati. Beloved grandfather of Joseph Ruch, Jr., Summer Ruch, and Isabelle Ruch all of Cotati. Cherished son of Earl Ruch and the late Loris Ruch of Lake Crystal, MN. Loving brother of Everett Ruch, Kathleen Helder, Luayn Murphy, Tim Ruch, Noreen...

Sarah  Lucy Wilkins

Sarah Lucy Wilkins

Jan 20, 2008

Sarah Lucy Wilkins - Sarah Lucy Wilkins died peacefully in her sleep January 20, 2008 after a brief illness. Lucy lived a full life, surrounded by devoted family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert, and is survived by her loving brother Bob Galbreath and his wife Elaine, her loving daughter Dana Garcia and her husband...

Steven  Robert Pera

Steven Robert Pera

Jan 15, 2008

Steven Robert Pera - Steven Pera passed away in Petaluma on January 15, 2008. Devoted husband of Mary Ann Bogue-Pera of Petaluma. Loving father of Jennifer Pera of Occidental, Lori Lynn (Kevin) Hett of Lawrence, KS, and Jason Steven Julio Pera of Petaluma. Special step-father of Lisa Ann (Tony Carter) Dipp of Big Fork, MT and Gina Ann (David) Wambua...

Stephen  Joseph Nowicki

Stephen Joseph Nowicki

Jan 13, 2008

Stephen Joseph Nowicki - Passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, January 13, 2008 in San Rafael, Ca. He was the beloved husband of Virginia M. Nowicki of Petaluma and former husband of Sylvia Rasmussen of Petaluma, as well as the loving father of Stephen and Maryann Nowicki of Whidbey Island, WA, Mike and Debbie Nowicki...

Katherine  Rose Thompson

Katherine Rose Thompson

Jan 13, 2008

Katherine Rose "Katie Rose" Thompson - Passed away suddenly, Sunday, January 13, 2008 in Santa Rosa, CA. Katie Rose was born in Petaluma on November 19, 1982. She is survived by her loving parents, Bud "Walter""" and Nora Thompson, brothers; Andy and Joe, and sister Stacey. Aunt to Colton and Hannah Hughes. Granddaughter to Grandma Memo (Molly Thompson) and Grandma...

Eleanor  G. Cunninghame

Eleanor G. Cunninghame

Jan 11, 2008

Eleanor G. Cunninghame - Eleanor Cunninghame passed away peacefully at her home in Fallon surrounded by her loving family on January 11, 2008. Just weeks shy of her ninetieth birthday. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alexander â??Budâ?

Richard  R. Spear

Richard R. Spear

Jan 11, 2008

Richard R. "Dick" Spear - Dick Spear passed away in Santa Rosa on January 11, 2008. Husband of the late Virginia Spear and Frances Spear. He is survived by his daughter Kathleen (Joseph) Engler of Healdsburg, CA, grandchildren; Richard R. (Tara) Cox of Cotati and Deanne (Allen) Brunetta of Penngrove. Great grandfather of Brice Richard Cox and Mason Edward Cox....

Mary Elizabeth Lynch Young

Mary Elizabeth Lynch Young

Jan 10, 2008

Mary Elizabeth Lynch Young - Mary Elizabeth Lynch Young Arnold was born May 10, 1915 near Franklin, Renville County, Minnesota. She was the first of eleven children born to Alice &Andrew Lynch and was a graduate of Watertown High School, S.D., Class of 1932. Mary was the eldest of eleven children and is survived by her daughter Deborah Young of...

Charles  W. Hartley

Charles W. Hartley

Jan 9, 2008

Charles W. "Chuck" Hartley - Chuck Hartley passed away peacefully at his Petaluma residence on January 9, 2008. Devoted husband of Loretta Hartley of Petaluma. Chuck is survived by his adopted Brazilian family: Dr. Adelia Almeida Cardoso, her husband Dr. Getulio Cardoso and their daughter Amanda Cardoso). Loving brother of Lynda Ammons, and Carole Reif, of Petaluma. Dear brother-in-law of...

Ann  Marie Antill

Ann Marie Antill

Jan 7, 2008

Ann Marie Antill - Passed away on January 7, 2008 in Sebastopol. Devoted wife of the late Trevor Antill. Cherished mother of Trevor Thomas Antill, Robert Charles Antill, and Elizabeth Ann Ruano. Adored grandmother of Jessica Mae Allison, Ross Charles Antill, Ezekiel Antill, and Cristin Antill. Preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews....

Reverend  Monsignor Serado

Reverend Monsignor Serado

Jan 7, 2008

Reverend Monsignor William Serado - Msgr. William Serado was born in Nesquehoning, PA, on February 26, 1914 and was baptized on the same day he was born, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Nesquehoning, PA, passed away on January 7, 2008 in San Rafael, CA. For Monsignor Serado the priesthood was his whole life and he was single minded...

Misao Shimizu

Misao Shimizu

Jan 7, 2008

Misao Shimizu - Passed away suddenly on January 7, 2008 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Bill Shimizu. Adored mother of Ken Shimizu, Gary Shimizu and his wife Nancy, and Ted Shimizu and his wife Linda. Cherished grandmother of Justin, Briana, Shana, and Ashley. Beloved daughter of the late Satsuyo and Takashi Koga. Loving sister of Tosh Koga, Tom...

Kenneth  A. Dawson

Kenneth A. Dawson

Jan 6, 2008

Kenneth A. "Kenny" Dawson - Entered into rest peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Jan. 6, 2008. Kenny was born on March 16, 1944 in Healdsburg. He was and always will be the best husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his three children, Kenneth Ray Dawson, Karen Solorzano, and Koren Dawson; son-in-law Carlos Solorzano;...

Carolyn  E. Stanley

Carolyn E. Stanley

Jan 5, 2008

Carolyn E. Stanley - Passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side after a six year battle with ovarian cancer. She will be greatly missed by her caring family: husband Steve Stanley, daughter Alison, son in law Marc Struppa and grandson Nico; daughter Melanie Heysek, her partner David MacDonald and daughter Lindsay Stanley, all of Petaluma; her...

Patricia  Mae Reuser

Patricia Mae Reuser

Jan 4, 2008

Patricia Mae Reuser - REUSER, PATRICIA MAE" Entered into rest January 4, 2008 in Santa Rosa, CA. Dearly beloved wife of thirty-six years of Merle W. Reuser of Santa Rosa. Cherished mother of David M. (Amy) Reuser of Penngrove, CA and Christine M. Reuser of Austin, TX. Adored grandmother of Jacob and Isabella Reuser, both of Penngrove. Also survived by...

Jack Ingerson

Jack Ingerson

Jan 4, 2008

Jack Ingerson - Born in Petaluma and grew up on the Ingerson Ranch. Beloved husband of Mary Ingerson. Loving father of Larry Ingerson and his wife Trudy of Yerington, Nevada. Barbara Matteri of Petaluma, Becky Alvarez of Rohnert Park, Kevin Ingerson and his wife Susan of Santa Rosa. Brother of the late Lewis "Buck""" Ingerson of Penngrove and Clifford Ingerson...

Susan  N. Howe

Susan N. Howe

Jan 3, 2008

Susan N. Howe - Susan Howe passed away in Santa Rosa on January 3, 2008. Dedicated wife of Reagan Howe of Cotati. Loving mother of Nancy Howe and Tony Howe both of Santa Rosa. Devoted grandmother of Tiffany Bottler of Santa Rosa, Marina Howe of Cotati, Annie Jones of Rohnert Park, Julieanna Bottler of Santa Rosa, and Christopher Bottler of...

Inez Devincenzi

Inez Devincenzi

Jan 2, 2008

Inez Devincenzi - A longtime Petaluma resident passed away on January 2, 2008. Devoted wife of the late Anthony D. Devincenzi. Cherished mother of Barbara Yates (Lee) of Petaluma and the late Anthony D. Devincenzi, Jr. Beloved grandmother of Lori Ann Clark and Ronald Anthony Yates (Theresa) and beloved great-grandmother of Amanda Lee Yates and Dustin Robert Yates. Loving sister...

Martin  G. Gondola

Martin G. Gondola

Dec 31, 2007

Martin G. Gondola - GONDOLA, MARTIN G." Passed away suddenly in his home, December 31, 2007. Dearly beloved husband of fifty-four years of the late Virginia Esposti Gondola. Loving father of Steve Gondola and Vicki Empey and her husband, Jay. Especially loved "Grandpa Marty"

Beverly  Claire Wilson

Beverly Claire Wilson

Dec 31, 2007

Beverly Claire Wilson - Following a long illness, Beverly Claire Wilson, at age 79, passed away peacefully at her home on December 31, 2007. She was a life-long Petaluma resident born January 3, 1928 at Petaluma General Hospital. Beverly was best known as the outspoken CEO of the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds from 1972 to 1993. She began her employment at the...

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