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Celestine "Cel" Rena Bertoli

Celestine "Cel" Rena Bertoli

Feb 3, 2018

Entered into rest in Brentwood, CA on February 3, 2018, following a long illness. Dearly beloved wife of the late Paul Bertoli, Jr. Loving mother of Shirley (John) Davelaar of Brentwood, CA. Adored grandmother of David (Michelle) Davelaar and Jennifer (Derek) Dicker. Cherished great grandmother of Austin Dicker, Ryan Davelaar, Ainsley Davelaar and Luke Dicker. Sister of Elmo Bianchi-Rossi...

Irene  Bordessa Catenacci

Irene Bordessa Catenacci

Jan 30, 2018

IRENE BORDESSA CATENACCI was born on August 8, 1920, in Dillon Beach to parents Antonio and Giuliana Bordessa, raised in Tomales, CA.  In 1930, while moving to Petaluma, her family drove their cattle from Tomales to the Miller Ranch on Old Adobe Rd., by foot, through downtown Petaluma.  In 1941, she married Guy P. Catenacci.  They owned and operated a...

William  "Bill" Hall

William "Bill" Hall

Jan 30, 2018

William Hall passed away peacefully after a long and happy life. After graduating from Tomales High School, he proudly served in the US Navy on the USS Missouri during WWII.  While living and working at his family’s D Ranch in Pt. Reyes, he met Dorothy Rogers of Petaluma and they married in 1949. They later moved to Nicasio and...

Katherine "Kay" Ryan Ulibarri

Katherine "Kay" Ryan Ulibarri

Jan 29, 2018

Our beloved mother, Kay Ulibarri, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 29, 2018 at the age of 88.

Born to Thomas and Cathryn Ryan, Kay lived her early life in Bristol, Pennsylvania and later, following her graduation from St. Mark’s School, she became a secretary, wife, and mother. In 1957, at the age of 28,...

Ronald  Francis Hall

Ronald Francis Hall

Jan 29, 2018

Passed away at his Petaluma home on 29 January 2018 at the age of 89. He was born in San Francisco in 1928 to Frank Hall and Lenora Amanda (Aguila) Pinelli. Raised Santa Cruz, CA, he attended San Jose State University briefly before being inducted into the Army in 1950 during the Korean War. He served in Germany for...

David  Francis Falleri

David Francis Falleri

Jan 28, 2018

DAVID FRANCIS FALLERI passed away on January 28, 2018 in Santa Rosa at the age of 78 years. Devoted father of Lisa Harrison (Ryan) of Santa Rosa. Survived by many family members near and far.

Dave was born in Willits, but reared and educated in Santa Rosa and Booneville, graduating from Anderson Valley High School in 1958....

Allan  Edward Henderson

Allan Edward Henderson

Jan 27, 2018

Allan Edward Henderson passed away January 27, 2018 and returned to the arms of Vanetta, his bride of 65 years and his son Richard gone for 40 years now. Allan was born on February 18, 1931 to Edward Gunner Henderson and Lela Gertrude(Ronsheimer) in Santa Rosa, Ca. He was raised in Watsonville as a small boy and then returned to...

Harold Christian "Chris" Halvorsen Iv

Harold Christian "Chris" Halvorsen Iv

Jan 26, 2018

Passed away in Petaluma, CA, January 26, 2018 at the age of 54. He is the father of LeAnna Halvorsen, step father of Shelly Randel, brother of, Teresa, Tina, Tammy and Tanya. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold “Hal” and Shirley Halvorsen. Chris is also survived by the mother of his children, Sheila Randel and numerous...

Warren  Wrieden Davis

Warren Wrieden Davis

Jan 26, 2018

Warren Wrieden Davis p assed onward from this world on January 26, 2018, uprooted by a stroke, at 68. He was devoted to Judith Helman, his wife of 38 years and their son Grant Davis, Petaluma.  His many cherished relatives included his brother and life-long friend Brandt Davis (Marlys);  brothers and sisters-in-love David Helman (Suzanne Rixon) and Barnard Helman...

Mervyn Glenn "Merv" Conger

Mervyn Glenn "Merv" Conger

Jan 26, 2018

Mervyn Glenn Conger (Merv) was born on May 30, 1923, in Petaluma, CA. He passed away peacefully at the age of 94 at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital on January 26, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Merv was the loving husband of the late Dorothy Sganzini Conger, beloved father of Shelley Medeiros (Vasco), and Heidi Johnson (Steve). He had...

Ronald  Kenneth Siqueira

Ronald Kenneth Siqueira

Jan 23, 2018

Ronald Kenneth Siqueira January 8, 1949 - January 23, 2018

Ron died peacefully surrounded by those he loved, following a short battle with esophageal cancer.

He is survived by his daughter Emily Siqueira, Emily's mother Suzanne Larson, his sister Joanne Wilson (Don), his brother Keith Siqueira, and his nieces and their families.

Ron was born...

Carolyn Sue Van Bebber

Carolyn Sue Van Bebber

Jan 23, 2018

Carolyn Sue Van Bebber 1942 - 2018

Passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2018 in Petaluma at the age of 75.  Carolyn was born into a loving family in Heber Springs, AR on October 5, 1942.  Her mother, Lou Angeline Bailey, cared for her with the support of family until her father, Hobert Bailey, returned home from the war...

Joan  Morgan Floyd

Joan Morgan Floyd

Jan 23, 2018

Our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend Joan Floyd, 77, passed away January 23,2018 surrounded by her family.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Thelma Morgan, and her brothers, R.L. and Gene Morgan.  Joan leaves behind  her husband of 54 years, Hugh Floyd, her brothers Robert and Harold Morgan, her daughter Patrice (John), her...

Dionisia  Lucas Santos

Dionisia Lucas Santos

Jan 19, 2018

DIONISIA LUCAS SANTOS passed away on January 19, 2018 in Rohnert Park at the age of 87 years.  Devoted mother of Dennis Santos of Petaluma, Alda Fenster (Ira) of Los Angeles, and Anna Carrancho (Tony) of Petaluma.  Beloved grandmother of Alicia M. Santos of WA.  Survived by extended family and many friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held...

Richard Kunde

Richard Kunde

Jan 18, 2018

RICHARD KUNDE, member of a pioneer Sonoma Valley ranching family, became an influential leader in American viticulture while playing a pivotal role in propelling Sonoma County to the world wine stage. He died January 18, 2018 in Santa Rosa at age 75.

A true original, Richard will be dearly missed by his family and many friends who...

Mary  Fatima Pinheiro

Mary Fatima Pinheiro

Jan 18, 2018

Passed away peacefully on January 18, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Born August 29, 1950 in Faial, Azores to John & Ana Pinheiro who preceded her in death. She moved to Petaluma at the age of 8 and has remained here since. She was a graduate of Petaluma High School. Mary was married to Dick Williams who...

Leota  Ruth Fisher

Leota Ruth Fisher

Jan 11, 2018

Leota (101), passed away peacefully at home January 11, 2018. Leota is survived by her three children; Joe (Barbara), Bruce (Linda) and Nancy; 7 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert and her granddaughters, Katy and Marya.

Leota was one of Petaluma’s first hospice nurses and...

Joann Marie Ritko Pozzi

Joann Marie Ritko Pozzi

Jan 11, 2018

Born JoAnn Marie Ritko in Petaluma, CA - on June 9, 1942 and passed January 11, 2018 of complications from flu like symptoms, at the age of 75.  Survived by her husband of 57 years, Natale Pozzi with one daughter, Andrea Pozzi (Guy P. Fairon) and her cocker spaniel Ms. T.

Preceded in death by her parents...

Terence  M. Garvey,  Sr.

Terence M. Garvey, Sr.

Jan 7, 2018

Terence "Terry" M. Garvey, Sr., 90, died peacefully in Petaluma on Sunday, January 7, 2018, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his children Kathleen, Lett (Doris), Terry Jr. (Tvang), Tom (Nancy) and Sheila; grandchildren Lauren, Ben, Evan and Natalie; sister Colleen; and 10 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Joanne; son John; and...

Garrett  Dean Hughes

Garrett Dean Hughes

Jan 6, 2018

GARRETT DEAN HUGHES, 21, died on Saturday, January 6th, 2018 in Petaluma. He is preceded in death by his loving great grandparents, Freddie and Mary Freitas. He is survived by his parents, Troy and Barbara Hughes, his sister, Heather Hughes, his brother in law, Giovanni Guadagnini, his niece, Jezie Guadagnini, his brother, T.J. Hughes, his sister in law, Danielle...

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