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Christina T. "Tina" Silveira

Christina T. "Tina" Silveira

May 22, 2019

Christina T. "Tina" Silveira passed away on May 22, 2019 in San Rafael at the age of 99 years.  Devoted wife of the late Joseph D. Silveira, Jr.  Adored mother of Irene Langlamet (Louis) and the late William Joseph Silveira and Joseph A. Silveira, III.  Dear mother-in-law of Mary Ann Silveira.  Loving grandmother of six, great-grandmother of 14, and...

Denise  Marie Hawley

Denise Marie Hawley

May 21, 2019

Denise Marie Hawley passed away in her sleep on May 21, 2019 in the peace of knowing she was (finally) a grandmother. Denise shared a fierce sense of humour, an indomitable cheerfulness, and a wonder towards life with all who met her. In a life of small privileges, she instilled in those around her a feeling of grace and...

Billie  Joyce Rawson

Billie Joyce Rawson

May 20, 2019

Billie Joyce Rawson passed away on May 20, 2019 in Petaluma at the age of 89 years.  Devoted wife of the late Troy Rawson.  Beloved mother of Troy Leon Rawson (Terre) of Lindsborg, KS; David Rawson (Debbie); Thomas Ray Rawson (Roberta) of Whitehall, MT; Philip Rawson (Missy) of Redding; Larry Rawson (Hui); Debbie Adams (David); Cathy Casazza (Joel); Stephen...

Dorothy Roberta Dalton Riemers

Dorothy Roberta Dalton Riemers

May 13, 2019

Dorothy Roberta Riemers passed away peacefully on May 13, 2019, at her home in Rohnert Park, CA. She was born and raised in San Francisco, CA to Aloysius “Al” Gerald James Dalton and Florence Catherine Horan Dalton. Dorothy attended St. James Girls School and graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy. She worked as a secretary for the Port of San...

Margaret  P. Sorenson

Margaret P. Sorenson

May 13, 2019

Margaret (“Megs”) Sorenson devoted her life to caring for family and friends and serving the Lord.  Harry Sorenson was a Naval Aviator who swept Megs off her feet at a dance in Oakland.  They married in February 1945.  They celebrated 65 years of marriage, and within the month, Harry entered Glory, in February 2010.  Now, they dance with Jesus....

William M. "Billy" Poncia,  Jr.

William M. "Billy" Poncia, Jr.

May 13, 2019

Billy passed away peacefully with family at his side Monday, May 13th, 2019 at UCSF after a three-week battle with sepsis.

Born on November 22, 1943 to the late Willie and Marie Poncia, he grew up on their dairy ranch in Tomales and attended schools there, graduating in 1961 from THS, where he excelled in all sports...

Michael Bermingham

Michael Bermingham

May 11, 2019

Michael “Mike” Bermingham of Petaluma ended his life’s journey on May 11, 2019 after an extended illness. Michael was born in Galway Ireland in 1944 and immigrated with his family to the United States as a teenager. He worked in construction throughout the nine Bay Area counties, particularly in Napa, Sonoma, and San Francisco counties, and was a valued...

Luther  Gwyn Burbank

Luther Gwyn Burbank

May 8, 2019

Gwyn was born in San Francisco, CA on January 16, 1924 and passed away on May 8, 2019 in the comfort of his home at 95 years old.  Gwyn was the son of George and Cis Burbank and brother of the late Walt Burbank. He grew up on the Tomales home ranch which was settled by his grandfather in...

Romalda Yolanda Granucci "Molly" Thompson

Romalda Yolanda Granucci "Molly" Thompson

May 7, 2019

Just 3 weeks shy of her 90th birthday, Molly Thompson passed from this world on May 7, 2019, surrounded at home by her loving family. A patient, fun-loving, and devoted mother, Molly will be dearly missed by her 12 children and their spouses, Bud and Nora, Jerry and Janice, Marta and Ken, Mark and Debbie, Tom and Doreen, Lori,...

Sister Marjorie E. Krusky, Ssc

Sister Marjorie E. Krusky, Ssc

May 6, 2019

Passed away in Sebastopol, CA, May 6, 2019 at the age of 90.  A native of Fairfield, CT, Sister Marjorie is a member of the Society of Sisters for the Church.

She was associated with the Diocese of Santa Rosa in 1977 as a Religious Education Coordinator on the Mendocino Coast and Willits. She left to care...

June  Alice Mcdonald

June Alice Mcdonald

May 6, 2019

June Alice McDonald passed away on May 6, 2019 in Petaluma at the age of 86 years.  Devoted wife of Arnold McDonald of Petaluma.  Cherished mother of Sharon McDonald of Santa Rosa and Joyce McDonald-Toy (Kincaid Toy) of Kentfield.  Beloved grandmother of Ryan Hagler; and Nicholas, Jason, Lauren and Alexandra Toy.  Adored sister of George Beltrametti and the late...

Rosemarie Theresa Lando Barboni

Rosemarie Theresa Lando Barboni

May 6, 2019

Rosemarie Theresa Lando Barboni, 95, a resident of Hicks Valley in Marin County for 73 years and a member of a multi-generation Marin County ranching family passed away peacefully in her sleep at home surrounded by her family on May 6, 2019.

Rosemarie was born in San Francisco on March 24, 1924.  She was the daughter of...

Roy  Dean Toupin

Roy Dean Toupin

May 5, 2019

Roy Dean Toupin passed away unexpectedly in St. John, US Virgin Islands at the age of 64 years.  Devoted husband of Vivienne Toupin of Petaluma.  Cherished father of Kevin Toupin, Nicolas Dean Toupin, and Natali Toupin.  Survived by his adoring grandchildren.  Beloved son of FloraMae Echavarren and the late Carl Toupin.  Loving brother of Mike Toupin and Carl Toupin. ...

Alvarina  Luis Alves

Alvarina Luis Alves

May 4, 2019

Alvarina Luis Alves passed away peacefully on May 4, 2019 in Petaluma, California. Beloved mother of Matilda Lomax, Albano Alves, Alfonso Alves, Irene Eastham, David Alves, Carol Silva, Lourie Rebizzo, and Manuel Alves. Grandmother of 17 and Great grandmother of 5. Loving sister of Rogerio Luis, Tiberio Luis, Cremilde Reis, and Linda Prudencio. Alvarina was predeceased by her loving...

Marie  E. Silva

Marie E. Silva

May 3, 2019

Maria Silva Passed away on May 3, 2019. She was a devoted Horsewoman, friend and teacher. She will always hold a place in the hearts of those who knew her, loved her, and were loved by her. In lieu of flowers, her loved ones ask that a donation be made to the charity of your choice in her honor....

Madeline  T. Garzelli

Madeline T. Garzelli

May 1, 2019

Madeline GARZELLI

October 7, 1928 – May 1, 2019

Madeline Theresa Garzelli (AKA Tiny, Maggie) was a sister to Bernardine and Evelyn.  Madeline’s father, Abbondio Alietti, was an immigrant; her mother, Mary Zeni Alietti, was a daughter of immigrants.

A lifelong resident of Sonoma County, she was wife to LeoPoldo; sister-in law to...

Wendy  Diane Barbieri

Wendy Diane Barbieri

Apr 30, 2019

Fiercely protective of those she loved; our “little mama Tiger” has lost her struggle. She had hoped to gather enough strength to undergo the latest cutting edge treatments.

Wendy had an auspicious entry into this world. Born at Marin General (in the dark-during a power outage), she emerged to the sight of a nurse standing over her...

Christopher  Lee Allen

Christopher Lee Allen

Apr 29, 2019

Christopher L. Allen passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2019 in Petaluma at the age of 34 years.  Devoted husband of Shelby Allen.  Adored father of Vannessa Allen.  Beloved son of Maureen Allen (Jerry Weaklend) and Tim Allen (Becky).  Cherished brother of Jacob Allen (Alicia Webber).  Loving uncle of Theodore Allen.  Dear son-in-law of Margaret and Larry Ronsheimer.

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Larry  Arthur Grey

Larry Arthur Grey

Apr 27, 2019

Larry Arthur Grey, 63, of Rohnert Park, died suddenly Saturday, April 27. Born to Claude & Muriel Grey in Novato, Larry is survived by his wife, Sherri; 3 adored children, Crystal Grey Blanton, Michael Grey and Johnathan Grey; as well as 3 grandchildren, Alexander Grey, Bailey Blanton and Emma Grey. Also survived by his father and stepmother, Claude and...

Clarice  Daphne Webb

Clarice Daphne Webb

Apr 26, 2019

Clarice Daphne Webb was born on September 4, 1933, in Sebastopol, California. She entered Heaven’s gates on Friday, April 26, 2019.

Clarice was predeceased by her loving husband of almost 50 years, Frank Garner Webb.

Clarice is survived by her daughter Janice Nickels, (Nic), daughter Julie Churchill, (Rich), son William “Bill” Webb, (Debbie), son John...

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