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Marilyn  June Madrid

Marilyn June Madrid

May 5, 2020

Marilyn June Madrid (born Marilyn June Gobbi), 69 years old, passed away on May 5, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her husband and three daughters. She was born on June 23, 1950 to John and Mary Gobbi of Petaluma, CA.

Marilyn grew up on a ranch in Petaluma and graduated from...

Nicholas  Logan Roberts

Nicholas Logan Roberts

May 1, 2020

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beautiful soul, Nicholas Logan Roberts (1965-2020). Nick passed away at home on May 1, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Nick was known for his humor and quick wit. He often lightened the mood with a well-timed joke. He was a very generous and loyal friend...

Alfonso  Richards, Md

Alfonso Richards, Md

Apr 29, 2020

Alfonso Richards passed away peacefully on April 29, 2020 with his loving children by his side. He was a Petaluma resident for 59 years.

Alfonso (Al) was born in 1923 in Princeton, New Jersey.  During WWII, he served with the 28th and 99th Infantry Divisions and was part of the first troops to cross the Rhine River...

Cian  Francis O'Neill

Cian Francis O'Neill

Apr 25, 2020

Cian Francis O’Neill, 25, of Sacramento and Santa Rosa died suddenly April 25, 2020.  He was born January 10, 1995 in Sacramento, the son of Padraig (Gearoid)  and Catherine (Cunningham) O’Neill.  He graduated from Rio Americano High School and California State University Sacramento with a degree in International Relations and Political Science.  He had recently moved to Santa Rosa....

Marcella  Contessi Smith

Marcella Contessi Smith

Apr 25, 2020

Marcella Contessi Smith, was born in Sicily, Italy on October 22, 1928, passed peacefully in her home on April 25, 2020 with her husband and son by her side.

Marcella had a successful career as a professional ballerina dancing at Florence, Italy’s Theatre Comunale Opera House, the Theatre Lirico of Milano, and the Quirino of Roma.  After...

Donald  Francis Johnston

Donald Francis Johnston

Apr 24, 2020

Donald F rancis Johnston passed away in Santa Rosa, CA from a long illness on April 2 4 , 2020. He was 87. H e le aves his two children, Jennifer L. Johnston of San Francisco, CA and Scott Johnston of Amsterdam, the Netherlands and his husband Marcel Pieterse. He is preceded in death by h is loving wife,...

Diane  Louise (Hinckley)  Perry

Diane Louise (Hinckley) Perry

Apr 22, 2020

Diane passed away on April 22, 2020, from complications with melanoma cancer at the age of 77.  Diane was known by family and friends to be a good listener with a quick wit.  Some may have been challenged by her initial “hard shell”, but once they broke through Diane was a loving and deeply loyal person, full of graciousness,...

Dale  Alfred Welter

Dale Alfred Welter

Apr 22, 2020

Dale Alfred Welter, 78, of Petaluma passed away peacefully and in the company of his family on April 22, 2020. He is survived by Janet Welter, his loving wife of 47 years, children Darren Welter, Jackie Cakebread and Elizabeth Baldassari; daughter-in laws Sheryl and Cyndi Welter, and son-in law Chris Baldassari. Dale has joined in eternal peace his children...

Henry  Cleveland Brown

Henry Cleveland Brown

Apr 22, 2020

Henry C. Brown entered Heaven’s gates surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

Born in Van Dyke, MI on June 18, 1932, Henry was one of five children. After graduation from Lincoln High School in Ferndale, MI in 1950, Henry (Hank) joined the army at the age of 20 and was stationed at Two Rock...

Robert  N. Chiara

Robert N. Chiara

Apr 17, 2020

Robert Chiara, youngest child of the recently deceased Fontilla Chiara, died on Aprtil 17th, from pancreatic cancer. Robert, 66, was born in Petaluma, on July 8,1953. Robert is survived by his brother Peter (Becky) Chiara of Sonoma and his sister, Claudette (Jim) Prettyleaf of Cupertino. He is also survived by 2 sisters-in-law, Ruby Chiara and Toy Chiara, and many...

Aldo  C. Cima

Aldo C. Cima

Apr 17, 2020

Proud to be a SF Native, born 9/21/24 to Louise and George Cima, Aldo died, 4/17/20, peacefully from natural causes in his long-time home in Bodega Bay after 95 full years of a very rich and charmed life. Aldo had friends everywhere and he was beloved by them and by his family.

Aldo bravely served his country...

Elizabeth  Helen Deangelis

Elizabeth Helen Deangelis

Apr 12, 2020

Elizabeth DeAngelis, age 74, of Hamden, CT, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 12, 2020 in Petaluma, CA with her husband at her side following a tenacious nine-year battle with cancer. She was born May 2, 1945 to Moris and Helen Cavalieri and graduated from Hamden High School. After 12 years as a secretary, Liz enrolled at Southern Connecticut...

Harold Rozell Niles, Cpa

Harold Rozell Niles, Cpa

Apr 10, 2020

Harold Niles was born July 11, 1936 in Gillette, Wyoming and passed away on April 10, 2020 in Petaluma, California. He left us in the home that he loved, with the woman that he loved by his side. Harold was the son of Harold Robert Niles and Grace Ann Niles and brother to Janice Nielsen. At age 18, he...

Peggy (Margaret)  Patrick

Peggy (Margaret) Patrick

Apr 6, 2020

Peggy (Margaret) Patrick passed away peacefully at her home in Petaluma, CA on Monday, April 6th, 2020 taking her last breath with her 3 sons and husband by her side. Peggy was born March 9th, 1951 in New Jersey and lived across Canada with her family before settling in Corte Madera, CA. She graduated from Redwood High School and...

Jesse  Ramon Gutierrez

Jesse Ramon Gutierrez

Apr 4, 2020

Jesse Gutierrez passed away April 4th, 2020 in Santa Rosa; CA at the age of 71 surrounded by family. Jess met Shelley 53 years ago and they were married for almost 52 years. After high school Jess was a bass guitar player in his band “Yesterdays Children” until he entered the Army. He was stationed in Germany where his...

Martha  P. Caletti

Martha P. Caletti

Apr 3, 2020

Passed away in Petaluma, CA, April 3, 2020, beloved wife of the late Alfred William Caletti. Loving mother of Karen (Bill) Chisholm, Susie (Jerry) Rapoza and the late Danny Caletti. Dear mother in law of Betty Caletti. Adored grandmother of Danielle (Kerry) MacLeod, Michele (Ross) Mehtlan, Jenae (Tony) Ball and Jeanette Rapoza.  Great grandmother of 8 and great great...

Donald Richardson Hale (Don)  Hale)

Donald Richardson Hale (Don) Hale)

Mar 21, 2020

Passed away suddenly, March 21, 2020 in Petaluma, CA at the age of 72. Beloved father of Bruce (Jeranna) Hale and the late Bonnie Hale. Endearing Grandfather of Colby, Madilyn, Cidney, Brooke, Jacob and Josiah Hale. Dear companion of Denise King. Loving brother of Elaine (Bob) Singleton, Karl (Donna) Hale, Kenny (Julie) Hale, Albert (Jone) Hale, twin brother Dave (Debbie)...

Michael  Paul Adams

Michael Paul Adams

Mar 19, 2020

Michael Paul Adams, a 47-year resident of Petaluma, died peacefully on March 19, 2020 at home surrounded by his family, after a courageous 7-year battle with multiple myeloma.

Born November 12, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA, he was the first of eight children. He attended Mater Dei High School, graduated from St. Mary’s College, and received a...

Earl  Edward Hamlow  Jr

Earl Edward Hamlow Jr

Mar 16, 2020

Earl Edward Hamlow, Jr loving father, husband and friend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 16, 2020.  He was 75 years old.

He was born on April 5, 1944 in Bloomington, IL to Earl Sr. and Grace Hamlow.  Brother to Marshall and Marsha-Kay.  The family moved to California when he was 7 years old.

He...

Livio  Joseph Aggio

Livio Joseph Aggio

Mar 14, 2020

Livio Aggio, 89, passed away peacefully at home on March 14, 2020. He was the beloved husband to Christine for 58 years. Loving father to Anthony (Karen), Michael and Lynette. Loving grandfather to Chelsey (Casey) Quinn and great-granddaughter Kinsley Quinn. Honorary grandfather to Alina Zarr. Survived by his sister Bernice (Alfred) Martinoni , brother Val (Regina) Aggio and sister...

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