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Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties

Eugene  John Cristani

Eugene John Cristani

Feb 4, 2022

Passed away peacefully at home in Petaluma, February 4,2022 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband for 71 years of Alice M. Cristani. Loving father of Kathleen Wilson (Ron), Lawrence Cristani (Sue) and Terry Cristani. Cherished grandfather of Cyndi Lindelli (Tim), Tina Wirtz (Adam), Ryan Wilson, Anthony Cristani (Elizabeth)and Angela Cristani-Heffernon. Doting great grandfather of Eight. Dear brother of the...

Christine "Chris" Elene Martin

Christine "Chris" Elene Martin

Feb 4, 2022

Chris Martin, 63 of Rohnert Park passed on February 4, 2022 surrounded by her family.  She was born on December 12, 1958 to parents Ray and Carol Schmidt in San Mateo, California.   She and her family later moved to San Jose, where she attended Blackford high school, San Jose State and Empire College.  She and her daughter moved to...

Marjorie M. "Marge" Spandri

Marjorie M. "Marge" Spandri

Feb 3, 2022

Marge passed away peacefully on February 3, 2022 in Santa Rosa at the age of 89 years.  She is predeceased by her devoted husband William “Bill” Spandri. Beloved mother of Charles Spandri (Maria), Linda Morgan (Steven), and Debra O’Dell (Curtis), Cherished grandmother of Courtney Spears, Christopher Morgan, Scott O’Dell, John O’Dell (Shannon), Nicole Morgan, Stephanie Gilman (Donald), Amanda Spandri,...

Edith  Florence Drew

Edith Florence Drew

Feb 2, 2022

Edith Drew passed away peacefully in her family home on 2/2/22, at the age of 101. She was born on July 27, 1920 to Emmel R Wallace and Alice L Maissetti Wallace on Gehrke Road, Tomales, Ca.  She went to school in Tomales and graduated from Tomales High School then attended beauty school to become a hair stylist.

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Linda (Pometta)  Schulze

Linda (Pometta) Schulze

Jan 30, 2022

Linda (Pometta) Schulze (1940-2022) was born and raised in Petaluma.  She attended college at Dominican and received her master’s in social work at UC Berkeley.  She spent many years in Germany practicing psychiatric social work as a government employee and retired in Petaluma.  She was married to Edward Schulze for 52 years.  She was a strong and steady pillar...

Mary  Laverne Larson

Mary Laverne Larson

Jan 28, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved Mary Laverne (Merrill) Larson of Petaluma.

Mary was born in Nebraska and grew up in Marin and Sonoma counties and graduated from St. Vincent de Paul High School in Petaluma in 1956.

Mary’s passion and strong faith led her into a nursing career...

Laverne Mcdole

Laverne Mcdole

Jan 28, 2022

When God gives life to a baby, the love created in the mother and the baby includes on Earth and in Heaven. LaVerne’s real mother Kathryn, went to Heaven when LaVerne was only 8 years old.  LaVerne’s daughter Kerry went to Heaven six days before her 5th birthday in 1975. LaVerne’s daughter Kerry and LaVerne’s mother Kathryn have been...

Gina  Lynn Hardy

Gina Lynn Hardy

Jan 24, 2022

September 1, 1974 – January 24, 2022

Gina Hardy, a native Petaluman, passed away peacefully on January 24th, 2022, at the age of 47. Gina was born on September 1st, 1974, to her parents Gerald “Jerry” Hardy Sr. and Cynthia Hardy (Nee Robinette) at Hillcrest Hospital in Petaluma, California. Gina attended grammar, middle, and high school on...

Raymond  Lawrence Roy  Ii

Raymond Lawrence Roy Ii

Jan 21, 2022

On January 21, 2022, we lost a legend, Raymond Lawrence Roy II, of Petaluma, California. He was born on October 2, 1950, in South Bend, Indiana. Ray was a 1968 Graduate of Mt. Tam High School, in Marin County. He was the owner of Village Cellars Wine Shop, at the Village Fair, Sausalito, California in the 1970’s; and then...

Keith  Edward Chapman

Keith Edward Chapman

Jan 19, 2022

Keith was born, July 1, 1942 in San Francisco, to Ed and Martha Chapman and passed away at home in Petaluma on January 19, 2022 from lung cancer. He grew up in San Anselmo with his brother Stan and sister, Corliss (Corky). He served in the US Navy from 1960 to 1962 and was honorably discharged. Keith was married...

Yolanda Stander

Yolanda Stander

Jan 19, 2022

YOLANDA AUXILIADORA STANDER was called to the Lord on January 19, 2022, at age 89. Yolanda was born in Nicaragua on 12/22/1932. She immigrated to the US with her family as a young girl, married, had four daughters and became a naturalized citizen. She was dedicated to her faith and spreading the word of the Lord. She quietly went...

Betty Hagedon

Betty Hagedon

Jan 19, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Hagedon, aka Betty, succumbed to the Covid-19 virus on January 19th at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her sisters Pat Robey, Issaquah, Washington and Donna Trayler-Price, Somerset, California; her three children Darryl Hagedon, Damon Hagedon and Debra Hagedon all from Santa Rosa, California. Betty also has three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Betty is predeceased...

May Velloza

May Velloza

Jan 18, 2022

May was born on May 2, 1928.  She passed peacefully in her sleep in her home of 70 years on January 18, 2022.  May Bordessa started life as a 3 ½ lb home birth premature baby.  She was wrapped in a blanket, laid in a shoebox, she was placed in a wood stove oven for warmth.  She began her...

James  F. Moore

James F. Moore

Jan 10, 2022

Obituary

James Franklin Moore, 83 passed away on 1/10/22 after a short illness. He is survived by his wife, Ramona, his children, James (Patty), David (Penny), Karen Slate (Randy) and Greg (Louise). James had 10 Grandchildren and 4 Great-Grandchildren. James was born in Fullerton, California, but was a lifelong resident of Petaluma, CA. He graduated from Petaluma High School...

Frieda  Gladys Crandall

Frieda Gladys Crandall

Jan 6, 2022

Frieda Gladys Crandall passed away at her home in Sebastopol on January 6, 2022. Devoted wife of Wayne Crandall who passed away in 2015. Beloved Mother of Dennis Crandall (Marcia), Charleen Kenney (Michael) and Lester Crandall (Claire). Cherished grandmother of Emily Harrington, Stuart Crandall (Kate), Caitlin Crandall, Laura Crandall (Blaine), Hayden Crandall (Teresa) and Ethan Crandall. Adored great-grandmother of...

Harold Ghisletta,  Jr.

Harold Ghisletta, Jr.

Jan 5, 2022

Harold Ghisletta Jr.  passed to the other side Wednesday January 5, 2022 at UCSF hospital at the age of 70. There to guide him on his journey, his parents Harold Sr. and Annie Ghisletta (Fomasi).

Harold leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Bonnie.  Son Ben, daughter-in-law Stefanie, their boys Kyle and Brett. Daughter Giavanna, her children,...

Marcie  Lynn Kroft

Marcie Lynn Kroft

Jan 5, 2022

Born in San Francisco on December 20, 1972, Marcie passed away peacefully in San Francisco on January 5, 2022 at the age of 49. She was the beloved daughter of Bill and Susan Kroft of Penngrove and loving sister of Matthew (Pansy), Mark (Kristin) and Billy (Emma). She is the wife of the late Bruce Meyer.

The...

Mary  Leona Cornelius

Mary Leona Cornelius

Jan 4, 2022

Mary Leona Cornelius - Passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Mary was born on January 20, 1925, in Melcher, Iowa to Christopher LeRoy (Roy) and Charlotte Neisius.  Mary began her life in the middle years of the Great Depression, living on a Homestead in the Sand Hills of Cherry County...

Thomas  James Wilson

Thomas James Wilson

Jan 1, 2022

Also known as “Senior” or “Pa”, passed away at the age of 103 on New Years Day, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and the caring comfort of Hospice of Petaluma. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helene Wilson in 1981. Loving father of Tom (Karen) Wilson and Elizabeth (Gary) Lisandrelli. Beloved brother of Mary Lou Camotta....

John  Bernard Isola

John Bernard Isola

Jan 1, 2022

John Bernard Isola, 90, died at home on January 1st, surrounded by his family.  John is preceded in death by his loving wife, Lorraine Mary Isola. He is also preceded in death by his Father John G Isola, Mother WInifred Isola, as well as his brothers Charles Isola, and his sister in law, Liliana Isola.

John was...

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