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Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties

Margy  Marie Loughran

Margy Marie Loughran

Apr 27, 2017

After 83 years of a full and beautiful life, MARGY MARIE LOUGHRAN passed away peacefully in Petaluma, CA, on 4/27/2017. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Frank, who partnered her in life and together raised their 7 children: Lynne Kaufman (Edward), Patrick Loughran (Chris), Terry Patton (Scott), Julie Veveiros (Steven-deceased), Cathy Pearce (Troy), Daniel...

Joseph  Anthony Silveira

Joseph Anthony Silveira

Apr 21, 2017

Joe Silveira, August 8, 1941-April 21, 2017.  Joe Silveira, 75, of Sebastopol, CA, husband of Mary Ann Silveira, passed away peacefully at home hours after their 54th wedding anniversary. He was born in Modesto, CA and graduated from Tamalpais High School in 1959. He worked for Foremost and for Frito-Lay for over 30 years. He is survived by his...

Woodry  "Lee" Yates

Woodry "Lee" Yates

Apr 17, 2017

Woodry "Lee" Yates passed away April 17, 2017 in Petaluma, CA at the age of 81. Lee was born in Texas City, TX to Bessie and Haley Yates. He was the youngest of seven children. In his younger days, he rode in the rodeo traveling all over. He then moved to the San Francisco area where he met his wife...

Georgina  H. Younger

Georgina H. Younger

Apr 12, 2017

GEORGINA H. YOUNGER passed away on April 12, 2017 in Petaluma at the age of 88 years after a lengthy battle with breast cancer.  Devoted mother of James Younger Jr. of Tracy, Thomas Younger of Petaluma and the late Cheryl Frye.  Beloved grandmother of Samantha Frye Larsen, Eric Younger, and Kelli Morton.  Adored daughter of the late Jean Maser...

Walter  Joseph Schultz,  Sr.

Walter Joseph Schultz, Sr.

Apr 11, 2017

Walt was a resident of Santa Rosa, CA, who died peacefully in his sleep on April 11, 2017, at the age 92. Born in Owosso, MI, Walt joined the Navy at 17 and served in the Pacific in WWII. Through a Navy buddy, he met and married Ann in 1945; they moved to Santa Rosa in 1947. Walt worked for...

Clementine  Hess Shanahan

Clementine Hess Shanahan

Apr 11, 2017

Entered into rest surrounded by family and friends, peacefully in her home on April 11, 2017. Born in New Hampton, IA, to Mary and Joseph Hess, Clementine was one of five siblings, Joseph, Mary, Josephine and Norbert, all of which have predeceased her. At the age of 21 she moved to San Francisco where she met and married the love...

Barbara  Jane Moran

Barbara Jane Moran

Apr 10, 2017

Barbara Jane Moran

Native of San Francisco

Woman, Wife, Mother, Sister, Friend, Advocate, Artist, Fan, Traveler

A native San Franciscan, Barbara Jane (Wood) Moran passed away peacefully on April 10, 2017 at the age of 93 after a brief cardiac illness. Barbara had a great passion for the arts, classical music, the SF...

Rosemarie  Santarini Holewinski

Rosemarie Santarini Holewinski

Apr 10, 2017

Rosemarie Santarini Holewinski, age 85, of Healdsburg, passed away peacefully, after a long illness. Born in Healdsburg to Ray and Juliette Santarini of Santa Rosa, Rosemarie attended Ursuline High School, graduating in 1949. She completed a bachelor's in 1953 at Catholic University, where she met her husband of 59 years, Peter Holewinski, Jr. The couple returned to California in 1956,...

Anna Billing

Anna Billing

Apr 3, 2017

A lifelong resident of the Petaluma/Cotati area, Anna entered into rest on her 92nd birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John Billing, her parents and siblings. Anna is survived by her sons and daughters-inlaw, John Jr. (Christie), Ken (Becky), and Don (Jan), as well as four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private interment at Cypress...

Norris Robert "Bob" Dyer

Norris Robert "Bob" Dyer

Apr 3, 2017

NORRIS ROBERT "BOB" DYER, 81, resident of Petaluma, California, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday morning, April 3rd, 2017.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Brigitte; his son, Timothy (Donna), his son Kenneth (Geraldine Finton) and his brother Raymond; his sister Beverly Miller and his niece Kathy Cote; his granddaughter Claire;...

Carolyn  Marie Almeida

Carolyn Marie Almeida

Mar 30, 2017

CAROLYN MARIE ALMEIDA passed away on March 30, 2017 at the age of 59 years.  Devoted wife of Craig Foley of Petaluma.  Cherished daughter of the late Marie and Joe Almeida.  Adored sister of Linda Almeida of Rohnert Park and Sharon Almeida of Roberts Creek, BC.  Dear sister-in-law of Douglas Asher of Sausalito and Jill Archer of Niwot, CO. ...

Francis  Charles Mansell,  Jr.

Francis Charles Mansell, Jr.

Mar 29, 2017

Francis Charles Mansell Jr. passed away peacefully at home in Santa Rosa, CA on March 29, 2017. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 9, 1929, the second of eight children born to the late Francis and Elizabeth Mansell. Frank graduated from Mepham High School in Wantagh, NY in 1946. He attended Yale University where as an athlete he...

Lydia  Rose (Pedroni)  Hansen

Lydia Rose (Pedroni) Hansen

Mar 28, 2017

Preceded in death by her loving parents, Serefino and Giovanina Pedroni and her beloved son, David Jeffrey Hansen.  Lydia is survived by her loving husband Jack, her sister Olympia Maffia, her son Gary (Teri) Hansen, daughter Julie (John) Piott, grandson Scott (Ann) Hansen, granddaughter’s Kelly Hansen, Janell and Jessica Piott, great granddaughter Rose Hansen. Lydia graduated from St Vincent...

Judith  Anne Fomasi

Judith Anne Fomasi

Mar 26, 2017

Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, March 26, 2017, beloved wife of 45 years to Isadore B. Fomasi Jr.  Mother of Neal and the late Tommy.  Sister of Diana Kiss and preceded in death by five siblings, aunt to many nieces and nephews.

A native of San Francisco, CA.  Age 71 years.  Judi, a 35 year...

Enrique Olmos

Enrique Olmos

Mar 24, 2017

Enrique R. Olmos, 74, resident of Sebastopol, died March 24, 2017. Enrique was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and lived with his wife of 44 years, Margarite Fernandez Olmos, in New York before moving to Sonoma County in 2014. He is survived by his wife and daughter, Gabriela.

Richard  Ambrose Camozzi

Richard Ambrose Camozzi

Mar 21, 2017

A third-generation dairyman passed away March 21, 2017 after declining health. RICHARD AMBROSE CAMOZZI was born March 15, 1925 in Petaluma to Andrew and Edith (D’Ambrogi) Camozzi, a Swiss Italian family.

He was the eldest of four brothers to Eugene, Robert, and the late Andrew Camozzi, Jr.  Richard was married for 60 years to his late wife...

Grace  May Horton

Grace May Horton

Mar 20, 2017

Grace May Horton aka "Gracie, Mama Grace" 89, of Petaluma, CA went away peacefully to be with the angels on Monday March 20, 2017(1st day of spring). Grace was born in Vermont and was the youngest of 5 siblings. She married the love of her life James R. Horton November of 1947 in Washington D.C and shortly moved to California....

Eileen  Kneeshaw Sibbald

Eileen Kneeshaw Sibbald

Mar 20, 2017

On March 20, 2017, EILEEN KNEESHAW SIBBALD, matriarch of her family, passed away at 96 at Spring Lake Village in Santa Rosa. Born in San Diego on February 8, 1921, her independent spirit and outspoken honesty emerged early in her childhood. When her mother enrolled her in kindergarten too early, it was Eileen who persisted in convincing the administrators that...

Elvera  Marie Offutt

Elvera Marie Offutt

Mar 18, 2017

Elvera Marie Offutt was born on July 15, 1922 in Santa Barbara, CA to Angelo and Erminia Maman. She passed away peacefully on March 18, 2017 with her family at her side.  She married Charles Russell Offutt during World War II.  Charles preceded her in death in 1998.  Her sister Angelina Alverez and brother Albino Bazzi also preceded her...

Rose  Marie Katen

Rose Marie Katen

Mar 18, 2017

Rose Marie Katen passed away on March 18, 2017 in Petaluma, CA at the age of 77. Devoted wife of 57 years to George Katen. Cherished mother of Scott Katen (Cheri), Diane Rowley (Cliff), and Debbie Mendes (Jeff). Beloved grandmother of Dale and Jay Katen; Garret and Clarissa Rowley; and Deanna and Jessica Mendes.  Loving sister of Don and Suzi...

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