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Francis Edgar Burke
Sep 20, 2018
Francis Edgar “Fran” Burke, age 96, of Petaluma, California, passed away on September 20, 2018. Born on June 24, 1922, in Santa Rosa, California, Fran was a hardworking, faithful family man who was dedicated to the people in his life and the endeavors he undertook. He volunteered in the community and helped many, but he always did it his...
Theresa Kathryn Sack
Sep 16, 2018
Passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 in the presence of people who loved her at the age of 97. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Sack. Loving mother of Kathryn Sack of Petaluma, Richard (Marlene) Sack of Rohnert Park and Lynne (Kirk) Jones of Mt. Shasta. Cherished grandmother of Austin (Jamie) Sack, Corey Sack, Melissa Jones,...
Gillian Richards
Sep 16, 2018
Gillian Richards passed away peacefully on September 16, 2018 with her loving husband of 62 years by her side, and her family.
Gillian (Jill) was born in 1927 in London, England. At 16 she became a Royal Army Nurse, then emigrated to the US after WWII to pursue her career goal as a Nurse Anesthetist. She practiced...
Dolores Pozzi
Sep 14, 2018
Dolores Pozzi left this world on September 14th 2018 at the age of 88. She was born on July 25th 1930 in San Jose, CA and lived a full, wonderful rich life in Petaluma, CA. During her childhood Dolores split time between San Jose and Petaluma. Right after WWII as she was working as a supervisor at Sunset Line...
Earl John O'Grady
Sep 12, 2018
Earl J. O’Grady was born in San Francisco, CA on June17, 1921. He was the son of John Joseph O’Grady and Mae Alma Shop O’Grady. He was raised in San Luis Obispo. He attended Notre Dame from 1939 to 1942 and graduated with a BA in Civil Engineering. He played football at Notre Dame. Earl was in the Army...
Hank William Lafranchi
Sep 8, 2018
HANK WILLIAM LAFRANCHI passed away on September 8, 2018 in Santa Rosa surrounded by his family at the age of 30 years. Devoted son of Mel Lafranchi of Petaluma and the late Shelley Lafranchi. Cherished brother of Eric (Wendy), Katie, and Luke. Beloved uncle of Michaela, Kobe, Bella and Brogan. Survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and his best friend...
Dorothy J. Hall
Sep 6, 2018
Dorothy Hall passed away peacefully at the age of 91 in Novato. She was born to Thomas and Florence Rogers in Petaluma in 1927. She married Bill Hall of Point Reyes in 1949. They lived on the D Ranch in Point Reyes then moved to Nicasio and operated a dairy ranch. Dorothy was a housewife who loved to cook...
Josephine T. “Gom” “Terry” Petersen
Sep 4, 2018
Terry (92) passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday September 4, 2018 in Petaluma, Ca. Terry was born in Petaluma, Ca on February 17, 1926 to Egidio and Violet Spandri. She is survived by Her Daughter-in-Law Sheri, wife of Timothy, of Petaluma; her Grandchildren; Richard and his wife Lea of Petaluma, Charles of Rohnert Park and Stephani of Temecula;...
Ned A. Vitali
Aug 31, 2018
Died peacefully at home with family, August 31, 2018. Loving husband of 60 years of the late Marilyn J. Vitali.
Devoted father to his 3 girls, the late Lisa Vitali Kilmartin, Annette Vitali-Thompson & Jeannine Vitali-Schulz and father-in-law to Jack, Kevin & Hal.
Beloved Nonno of Hunter (Nicolle), Chelsea, Benjamin (Shelby), Evan & Brian; great...
Joanne Marie Amaral
Aug 28, 2018
Joanne “JoJo” Damazio Amaral passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2018. She was 65 years old. She is survived by her beloved husband of 42 years, Anibal, of Petaluma, adored sons Michael (Ashley) and Kevin (Kevin) and her precious grandchildren, Harley and Grayson. She is also survived by her mother, Leontine Damazio, brother Bob (Judy) Damazio and sister Lori...
Emma Rose Kazarian
Aug 28, 2018
Emma Rose Kazarian, age 95 passed away peacefully at her home on August 28, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 12, 1922, in Huron, Ohio, to John and Marie Markovich. Emma was a devout Catholic and was very active at St. Eugene's Cathedral, where she went to daily mass and frequently lead the rosary. She...
Earl Edward Compton
Aug 26, 2018
Ed was born March 23, 1965 in Petaluma and passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2018. He is survived by his fiancee Kate, his children Rachel and Ed, his siblings Chris and Amy, his aunt Donna, a large extended family and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda and his grandparents Earl and Mary. The only...
David Abeyta
Aug 26, 2018
David Abeyta 11/29/1935 - 08/26/2018
David was born in Loma, Colorado and moved to Dragerton, Utah when he was about 10 years old. He completed his primary & high school education in Dragerton and began his college education years at Carbon Jr. College in Price, Utah. He received a scholarship for boxing and went on to Idaho State where...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ries
Aug 25, 2018
Elizabeth "Betty" Ries, 100, formerly of Niles, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Elizabeth was born to Howard Carter, and May Bowker, June 10, 1918 in Niles, Ohio. Elizabeth received her degree from Miami University and spent 24 years as a third grade teacher in Howland,...
Renee (Gilardi) Witt
Aug 24, 2018
Peacefully passed away August 24, 2018, at the age of 78. She was born on December 1, 1939 in Petaluma to Eleanor and Mike Gilardi. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jack Witt, and her children: Lisa (Wayne) Van Hoesen, Jack (Kathrine) Witt, Yvette McCarthy, Debbie (Chris) Baumann, Victor (Kimberly) Witt, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren and...
Ping Lee Demo
Aug 21, 2018
Ping Lee Demo left this world at the age of 78, joining her late daughter Dina, on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 after hospitalization from a heart attack. Ping was born on March 10, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, to parents Chishau and Henrietta Lee. She grew up in San Francisco and married husband, Robert, on November 19, 1966. In 1976,...
Dale Blunt
Aug 14, 2018
Passed away in Santa Rosa,CA, August 14, 2018, beloved husband of the late Arlene Blunt. Loving father of Donna Squaglia (Bob) and Bill (Nancy) Blunt. Cherished grandfather of Jackie (John) Martin, Steve (Michelle) Squaglia, Tina Camozzi and Rod Blunt. Great grandfather of six. Brother of Tom, Joan and the late Naomi.
A native of Commerce, Oklahoma. Age...
Patricia B. Robinson
Aug 13, 2018
PATTY ROBINSON passed away on August 13, 2018 at the age of 57 years in Petaluma. Devoted wife of Charles Robinson. Beloved mother of Dylan Robinson. Adored sister of Marguerite, Gawain, and Katerina Borghi. Cherished daughter of John Borghi and the late Patricia Borghi. Loving aunt of Megan, Nicholas, Rebecca, Delphene, and Veronique; and great-aunt of Giana. Dearest best...
Francelina Lopes
Aug 13, 2018
FRANCELINA LOPES passed away on August 13, 2018 at home in Penngrove surrounded by her family at the age of 79 years. Devoted wife of the late Manuel Lopes. Cherished mother of Herman Lopes (Gloria), Anna Brasil, Manuel Lopes, and Sandy Carlson (Josh). Adored grandmother of Robert Brasil, Kimberly Brasil, Ami Lopes, Ashley Chatelain, David Lopes, Alyssa Carlson, Kyle...
May C. Genazzi
Aug 10, 2018
Passed away at her home in Point Reyes Station, CA, August 10, 2018 at the age of 83. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold F. Genazzi. Loving mother of Daniel Genazzi (Suzanne), Deborah Gray (Wes), Ellie Genazzi, and the late Frederick Genazzi and Kenneth Genazzi. She is survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Adored sister...
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