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Joseph Elu

Joseph Elu

Aug 19, 2007

Joseph Elu - A native of Petaluma; Joe Elu passed away on August 19, 2007. Preceded in death by his wives; Gertrude Elu and Emily Elu. Devoted father of Susan Mondragon and John Elu (Carole). Dear grandfather of Darlene Mondragon, Richard Mondragon (Mayra), Jennifer Elu, Nicole Hill (Garrett), Daniel Elu (Abby), Adam Elu (Andrea), and Patrick Elu. Great grandfather of...

Cathy  Marie Rappa

Cathy Marie Rappa

Aug 18, 2007

Cathy Marie Rappa - Born in Lewistown, MT on October 27, 1957; passed away suddenly with her family by her side at UC Davis Hospital on August 18, 2007 due to complications from a house fire. Devoted mother of Taylor Rappa and survived by her ex-husband Bob Rappa both of Petaluma. Beloved daughter of Rita and Gordon Flowers of Elko...

Helen  Grace Godwin-Austen

Helen Grace Godwin-Austen

Aug 16, 2007

Helen Grace Godwin-Austen - Passed away August 16, 2007 in Santa Rosa at the age of 86. Devoted wife of the late Joseph Godwin-Austen. Beloved mother of Joseph, Pamela, and Debra Godwin-Austen, Sharon Solawetz, and the late Gregory Godwin-Austen. Adored grandmother of Brendan and Ashley Boyd, Eric and Geoff Godwin-Austen, Randy, Ron, and Steve McCullough, and the late Dan McCullough....

Louis  Peter Stefenoni

Louis Peter Stefenoni

Aug 14, 2007

Louis Peter Stefenoni - Died at home in Petaluma, CA., August 14, 2007, beloved husband of the late Dixie E. Stefenoni. Loving father of Janice L. Stefenoni and Robert McQuitty and his wife, Charlotte. Adored grandfather of Laurie Moss and her husband, Jeff, Debbie Powell and her husband, Rick and Truman Townzen. Cherished great grandfather of Carley Powell and the...

Dennis  Wayne Smith

Dennis Wayne Smith

Aug 11, 2007

Dennis Wayne Smith - Dennis Smith, owner and operator of D.W. Smith Construction of Santa Rosa died Saturday after a brief battle with cancer. â??Smittyâ?

Edward  Elliott Millett

Edward Elliott Millett

Aug 10, 2007

Edward Elliott Millett - MILLETT, EDWARD ELLIOTT Passed away on August 10, 2007 in Santa Rosa. Devoted husband of Christina Millett of Sebastopol. Cherished son of Pamela Millett of ME and Edward Millett of MA. Adored brother of Amber Brown and Aaron Millett both of MA. Loving uncle of Andrew and Brendan Brown and Benjamin Millett all of MA. Age:...

Robert Hanlon

Robert Hanlon

Aug 10, 2007

Robert "Bob" Hanlon - Passed away in Tomales, CA, August 10, 2007, beloved husband of the late Lucille E. Hanlon. Loving father of Nadine Hanlon Lilly and her husband, Ken of Auburn Hills, MI and Michele Hanlon of Healdsburg. Loving grandfather of Sean, Rachel and Nicole and Michael. Great grandfather of 10. Loving friend and companion to Jennie Poncia and...

Virginia  M. Bercaw

Virginia M. Bercaw

Aug 8, 2007

Virginia M. Bercaw - Passed away in Petaluma, CA, August 8, 2007. Beloved wife of the late James Bercaw and the late Rod Perrigo. Mother of the late Joan Stewart. Step mother of Karen Lollar of San Rafael and close friend of Robert (Bob) Brown of Petaluma. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchild....

C.H. Christensen

C.H. Christensen

Aug 7, 2007

C.H. "Duke" Christensen - â??Dukeâ?

Carmen Guzy

Carmen Guzy

Aug 5, 2007

Carmen Guzy - Passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2007 with grace and surrounded by her loving family. Dearly beloved and cherished mother of Stephen Swezy, Michael (Susan) Swezy, Wendy Swezy, Douglas Swezy, John Guzy and Michael (Tina) Guzy. Adored grandmother of Monica (Jason) Nossardi, Marisa (Jesse) Bjork, Tony Gonzalez, Camille Swezy and Anabelle Swezy. Loving great grandmother of Bella...

Mary  K. Calkin

Mary K. Calkin

Aug 2, 2007

Mary K. Calkin - Passed away on August 2, 2007 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Dick Calkin. Beloved mother of Rich Calkin (Adele) and Kathy Reid all of Petaluma, Margie Barry (George) of Tiburon, Don Calkin (Valerie) of Millbrae, and the late Bob Kennedy and Tom Kennedy. Adored grandmother of Richie Calkin and Ryan Calkin (Stacy) all of...

Maria  Luisa Zamora

Maria Luisa Zamora

Jul 29, 2007

Maria Luisa "Marylou" Zamora - Loving wife of Prospero Zamora. Devoted mother of Rosemarie (David) Draper of Petaluma, Julius (Masami) Zamora of Rohnert Park, Annabel (Matthew) Jones of Guam, Zenaida (Ruel Abadam) Zamora of Livermore, CA. Dedicated grandmother of Ron Pierre Rosario, Matthew Jones, Kai Zamora, Arisa Zamora, and Isreal Onya Jones. Opportunity for viewing and paying last respects will...

John  Samuel Harris

John Samuel Harris

Jul 27, 2007

John Samuel Harris - Died, July 27, 2007 in the company of dear friends after a long illness. He was born in Petaluma, CA, July 24, 1933 and graduated from PHS in 1952. After living in Manhattan Beach until 1978, he returned to Petaluma to remain for the rest of his life. John leaves his two sisters, Dorothy Harn and...

Lloyd Butler

Lloyd Butler

Jul 26, 2007

Lloyd Butler - Long time Petaluma resident Lloyd Butler passed away on July 26, 2007. Husband of the late Irma Butler who passed away in Feb. 2000. Father of Lloyd Butler, Jr. of Petaluma, John (Lynne) Butler of McCloud, CA, Jim (Deanna) Butler of Livermore, CA and Richard (Paula) Butler of Rohnert Park. Grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of...

Joseph  Leo Kocher

Joseph Leo Kocher

Jul 25, 2007

Joseph Leo Kocher - Passed away July 25, 2007 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born August 18, 1931 to Olga and Joseph Faulkner, he was a native San Franciscan. Joseph attended Commerce High School where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Carol Louise Kocher. He is survived by his wife, Carol, son Dave Kocher, daughter Kim...

Lillian Studdert

Lillian Studdert

Jul 25, 2007

Lillian Studdert - Lillian Studdert passed away peacefully at her Santa Rosa residence on July 25, 2007. Wife of the late Frank M. Studdert. Mother of the late Frank R. Studdert. Mother-in-law of Sandra Studdert of Inverness. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Lillian was born, raised, and lived all her married life in Petaluma. She graduated from St. Vincentâ??s,...

Mildred  Yakle Fish

Mildred Yakle Fish

Jul 21, 2007

Mildred Yakle "Millie" Fish - Passed away July 21, 2007 in Penngrove. Devoted wife of Harold Fish of Penngrove. Beloved mother of Linda Longaker (Robert) of Napa and Michael Fish (Mardi) of Richland, WA. Adored grandmother of Tonya Gonzalez (Ed), Marcena Walther (Chris), Theresa Posten, and Cheryl Crayne. Cherished great-grandmother of 5. Loving sister of Robert Yakle (Mary) and Frank...

Francine Gracia

Francine Gracia

Jul 20, 2007

Francine Gracia - Passed away on July 20, 2007 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Sylvain Gracia. Cherished mother of John, Joe, Ena, Francesca, Emile, Anne Denise, Yvana, Maria Josette, Stephan, Marie Michelle, Fritz, and Joanne Gracia. Adored grandmother of 30 and great-grandmother of 10. Loving sister of Eugenie Delva. Age: 87 years. A Native of: Haiti. Friends and...

Herminio  M. Alves

Herminio M. Alves

Jul 20, 2007

Herminio M. Alves - Passed away on July 20, 2007 in San Rafael. Devoted husband of Maria Resende of Petaluma. Adored father of Adelino Alves of Berkeley. Predeceased by his parents, Maria and Manuel Alves. Survived by 4 sisters, 5 brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews. Age: 60 years. A Native of: Sao Jorge, Azores. A Member of: Santo Cristo...

Tobias  B. Giacomini

Tobias B. Giacomini

Jul 17, 2007

Tobias B. "Toby" Giacomini - Passed away at home in Point Reyes Station, CA, Tuesday, July 17, 2007, beloved husband of Vetalena P. Giacomini. Adored father of Carole Nunes of Santa Rosa, Joe Giacomini and his wife, Carole of Petaluma, Toby Giacomini and his wife, Sheelah of Petaluma and Chris Giacomini of Petaluma. Cherished grandfather of 15 and great grandfather...

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