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Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties

Mary  H. (Rodrigues)  Wilkinson

Mary H. (Rodrigues) Wilkinson

Jan 30, 2017

After falling asleep with a sweet smile on her face, Mary Wilkinson passed away peacefully in her home with her husband, Bob, by her side.

Mary was born on August 26, 1945, to Frederico and Helena Rodrigues.  As the eldest of their three children, and being born of their combined strength and love, Mary exemplified those virtues...

Leslie  M. Jacobsen

Leslie M. Jacobsen

Jan 30, 2017

Passed away suddenly, January 30, 2017 in a Santa Rosa hospital at the age of 60. Loving father of Timothy Jacobsen (Madeline Santos) and Katie Cerini (Andy) all of Rohnert Park. Cherished grandfather of Hailee and Brooke Jacobsen and Ellie and Jake Cerini.  Dear brother of Alan Jacobsen (Gail) of Petaluma and the late Janice Baggett. Uncle of Carolyn...

Peter  August Bassignani

Peter August Bassignani

Jan 30, 2017

Peter A. Bassignani, age 99 years, who was a Santa Rosa native, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2017, he was 99. Peter or Pete as he was known, was born on November 7, 1917 and grew up as the youngest child in one of Santa Rosas early Italian vegetable-farming families. He spent his life in the old "Little...

Ann  Marie Valena

Ann Marie Valena

Jan 29, 2017

Sonoma County native Ann Marie Pieroni Valena died peacefully on January 29, 2017 in Santa Rosa, just eight months shy of her 100th birthday.

Ann was born on September 22, 1917 to Italian immigrants Silvio and Clelia (Cinquini) Pieroni. She grew up on the family ranch in Occidental near Jonive and Occidental roads along with her older...

John Abrahams

John Abrahams

Jan 29, 2017

JOHN ABRAHAMS passed peacefully in his Windsor home with his family at his side on the morning of January 29th, 2017 at the age of 71. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 29 years, Brenda, his daughter Holly, and his son-in-law Dan. John is also survived by his large and loving extended family. John practiced law for...

Robert  John Curtin,  Sr.

Robert John Curtin, Sr.

Jan 29, 2017

Bob passed peacefully of natural causes at a care home for dementia patients in Santa Rosa, CA He was born in Martinez, CA to Joseph and Marie Curtin and raised in San Rafael, CA.  He graduated from Marin Catholic HS in 1956 and served in the US Army at Fort Ord and Presidio.  After a brief attendance at the...

Tsutomu  "Tom" Taniguchi

Tsutomu "Tom" Taniguchi

Jan 23, 2017

Tsutomu "Tom" Taniguchi, 88, passed away on January 23, 2017. Tom was born in Sebastopol, CA, in 1928, the son of Toshio and Isano Taniguchi. He was taken to Japan as an infant and was raised in Hiroshima, Japan, with his six siblings. After WWII, at the age of 17, Tom returned to Sebastopol where he worked in the apple...

Prudence K. "Prue" Draper

Prudence K. "Prue" Draper

Jan 21, 2017

PRUE DRAPER, a pillar of the Cotati community, died at her home on January 21st, 2017.

Born Prudence King in Cleveland, Ohio in 1930, Prue was the oldest child of Ted and Helen King. She moved with them as a sub-teen to Atlanta, Georgia, where her three siblings were born. With them and her mother she traveled...

Joseph  "Joe" Fee

Joseph "Joe" Fee

Jan 21, 2017

Joseph Francis Fee passed away peacefully on January 21, 2017 at home with his daughter, Cecilia by his side.  He was 92.

The eighth of nine siblings, Joe was born on September 26, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA, to the late James and Ella Hatfield Fee.  On his eighteenth birthday in 1942, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Army...

Lorraine  Ellen Owen

Lorraine Ellen Owen

Jan 15, 2017

Lorraine Ellen (Kimes) Owen "A Country Girl Goes Home" Born on May 4, 1920, in Forestville, California, Lorraine went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2017. She was the beloved wife of Clarence Owen for 53 years and will always be missed and loved by her son, Rick Owen, daughter, Cathy Duer, and son, Craig Owen,...

Josephine  Frances Graham

Josephine Frances Graham

Jan 14, 2017

Josephine Frances Graham

Passed away in Petaluma, CA, January 14, 2017, at the age of 104 years. Wife of the late Marcus Graham. Mother of the late Warren F. Katen. Josephine is survived by her daughter-in-law, Patricia Katen of Petaluma. Loving grandmother of Vicki Mello (Albert) of Santa Rosa and Matt Katen (Margaret) of Livermore. Cherished great-grandmother...

Lois  Jean Jones

Lois Jean Jones

Jan 13, 2017

LOIS JEAN JONES passed away on January 13, 2017 in San Rafael at the age of 89 years.  Devoted wife of the late J. Dick Jones.  Beloved mother of Sue Ferguson and Gayleen Klemme (Ken).  Cherished grandmother of Jamie Farrell (Jesse), Shelley Kennedy (Nigel), Ken Klemme (Desireé), and Greg Klemme.  Adored great-grandmother of Anthony, Rowan, Alexis, Athena, Kylee and...

Lorraine  Margaret Monks

Lorraine Margaret Monks

Jan 9, 2017

Passed away peacefully on Jan. 9, 2017 in Petaluma, CA. Born to Christian and Anna Mickelsen on Jan. 27, 1923 in San Francisco, CA. Loving wife of the late Joseph M. Monks Jr. Beloved mother of Ray (Clareen) Monks, Carolyn (Terry) Wall, Steven (Molly) Monks, Christine (Russ) Berkheimer and Joseph (Yukiko) Monks. Loving grandmother of 11 and Great grandmother...

Hugh  James Dengler

Hugh James Dengler

Jan 8, 2017

Passed away peacefully on January 8, 2017 at the age of 85. He is predeceased by his wife Patricia, and is survived by his loving family: children Eric, Guy (Judy), Rex (Claire), Roger, Alan (Mary), and Iris (Mike) Lovelace, 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and many relatives. Born in Detroit, MI, he worked with his father in construction before serving in...

Harold  Peter Pellini

Harold Peter Pellini

Jan 5, 2017

HAROLD PETER PELLINI was born in Santa Rosa, California on November 19, 1919 to Angelo and Sadie Pellini.  He began his education at Lincoln School in Santa Rosa until the family moved to Sebastopol.  He attended Sebastopol Grammar School and graduated from Analy High School in 1937.  During his senior year at Analy, as a member of the band,...

Daniel  John Kelly

Daniel John Kelly

Jan 5, 2017

75 years Dan!

We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of our beloved family patriarch Dan “Pops” Kelly. Loving husband to Joan Kelly of Petaluma; Devoted father to Matthew (Vicki) Kelly, Melissa (Ron) Friedrichsen, Nathan (Corriene) Kelly, Melissa Furlong. Adored grandfather to Kayla, Amanda, Ashley, Jessica, Nicholas, Casey, Tommy and Nate, Jr; Sophia and Emily. Great...

Edith Curreri

Edith Curreri

Jan 5, 2017

Passed away in Windsor, CA, January 5, 2017 at the age of 90. She was the wife of the late Frank Curreri and is survived by several nieces and nephews. A native of Placerville, CA, she was a longtime resident of Millbrae. She and her husband traveled the world and were avid Giant’s fans. Family and friends are invited...

Timothy  John Hayes

Timothy John Hayes

Jan 4, 2017

Timothy John Hayes passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, January 4, 2017 at the age of 75. He was the son of the late John and Dorothy Hayes and the loving husband of Cathy Grace Hayes. Survived by beloved daughter, Ali Quattrocchi, brother of Terry Hayes (Cindy) and the late Dennis Hayes, uncle of Kathy Hayes (Jim), Andrea Hayes (Eric)...

Shirley  Alice (Morgan)  Calmer

Shirley Alice (Morgan) Calmer

Jan 4, 2017

Passed away at her home in Petaluma on January 4, 2017 in loving care of her children.  She was born Sept. 27, 1941 in San Rafael, CA and grew up mainly in Petaluma.  She is survived by her children Vicki (Gordon) Breen, Stacey (Ted) Barger, Ken (Tracy) Calmer and her six grandchildren Garrett, Nathan, Vanessa, Kenny, Mackenzie, and Alex. ...

Carolyn  E. Wilson

Carolyn E. Wilson

Jan 3, 2017

Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, January 3, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Loving mother of Dina Pusatero Martin (Tony) and Gina Pusatero. Cherished grandmother of Kristina Ledson, Amanda Welch, Alissa Traudt, Izabella Bruno and Dominic Bruno. Great grandmother of 3. Beloved daughter of Jane Wilson and the late Gilbert Wilson. Dear sister of Marilyn Geney (Steve), Gary...

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