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Charles  James Baranzini,  Jr.

Charles James Baranzini, Jr.

Dec 16, 2016

Passed away at home in Cotati, CA, December 16, 2016, beloved husband of Marie Baranzini. Adored father of James Baranzini (Jakie) of PA and Judy Baranzini (Pryor) of Santa Rosa. Loving grandfather of Kristen Wirth, Matthew Baranzini and Kelly Baranzini. Cherished great grandfather of Tristen Baranzini, Isabella Baranzini, Charles Baranzini, Hanna Wirth and Whitney Baranzini. Preceded in death by his...

Victorio  Angelo Torchio

Victorio Angelo Torchio

Dec 16, 2016

Entered into rest December 16, 2016 in Santa Rosa, CA. Loving father of Victor J. and Enrico "Henry" Torchio. Also survived by numerous long distance relatives, nieces and nephews. A native of Piemonte, D'Asti, Italy, he resided in Revigliasco and San Damiano. Victorio is preceded in death by his wife of fifty-nine years, the late Josephine Margaret "Pina" Torchio (nee...

Valentina  Garzoli Magers

Valentina Garzoli Magers

Dec 13, 2016

Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, December 13, 2016, wife of the late Gerald L. Magers. Beloved mother of Geraldine Magers and Lora Lee Grutkowski (Gary). Daughter of the late Ester Luchessa Garzoli and Enio V. Garzoli, Sr. Preceded in death by her brothers Fulvio Garzoli and Enio V. Garzoli, Jr. She is survived by her sister-in-law Patricia Garzoli...

Elizabeth  H. Chesnut

Elizabeth H. Chesnut

Dec 12, 2016

ELIZABETH CHESNUT, also known as "Holly," left this world on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 at 4:00 am in Petaluma. She is survived by her brother, Morris; sisters, Greggie, Nancy, and Liz; and by her three sons, Brooke, Dan and Tim. Holly was born in 1935 in Milwaukee, WI, to Dr. Arthur Holbrook and wife Susan. She moved around a lot...

Robert  "Bob" Livingston

Robert "Bob" Livingston

Dec 6, 2016

Robert ‘Bob' Livingston, 85, entered eternal peace on Monday, December 6, 2016 at home surrounded by his children. Born August 16, 1931 in Lodge Grass, Montana, Bob was the eldest son of the late Robert Carl and Gail Lorraine Livingston of Lame Deer, Montana. Bob married the late Marjorie Ellen Gaskill in 1949 and together they raised eight children and...

Victoria  Denise Spann

Victoria Denise Spann

Dec 6, 2016

Victoria lost her courageous battle with colon cancer on December 6, 2016. Vicki as everyone called her, was born in San Francisco, CA, On June 7, 1967 to Benjamin and Nellie Garcia. Vicki had one brother; Gilbert Garcia. While they were little her dad moved them to Petaluma, CA, where they attended school. Vicki graduated from Casa Grande High School...

Clemencio  Moneo (Clem)  Martinez

Clemencio Moneo (Clem) Martinez

Dec 5, 2016

Clemencio passed away due to natural causes at the age of 96 years old in Santa Rosa California. He was born and raised in a small town in Northern Spain by the name of Santa Maria del Campo located about 21 miles southwest of Burgos, Spain. He immigrated to the United States after World War ll from the Philippine...

Sylvia  L. Morrison

Sylvia L. Morrison

Dec 5, 2016

Passed away December 5, 2016 in Santa Rosa, CA at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Charles C. Morrison. Adored mother of Carmen Marie Werner (Steve Steinke), Charles "Chuck" Owen Morrison (Rosemary) and Larry Philip Morrison (Toni). Cherished grandmother of Janelle, Jolene, Charlie, Jared, Jamie and Jenae. Great grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Corinne Joan Sheets...

Estelle  Anne Marino

Estelle Anne Marino

Dec 4, 2016

Estelle Marino was born November 8, 1923 on her father, John Camotta's dairy ranch in Bodega. She was the youngest of seven children, with five sisters and one brother. Estelle attended Bay Hill School in Bodega and after her parents moved to Sebastopol, she attended Gold Ridge, Pleasant Hill, and Analy High schools. She worked at Vacu-Dry in Sebastopol and...

Thelma  Mary Jennings

Thelma Mary Jennings

Dec 4, 2016

Died Sunday, December 4, 2016 at home surrounded by family. Born August 17, 1929, in San Francisco. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas, and daughter, Barbara. She is survived by her brother Aldo Maglio, sons Martin and Mark and daughters Maura and Brenda as well as 9 grandchildren. While raising her family, she volunteered as well as...

Father  Walter Rogina

Father Walter Rogina

Dec 1, 2016

On Wednesday, December 1, 2016 Father Walter Rogina, a retired priest of the Diocese of Santa Rosa, died peacefully after a long illness, at Brookdale Fountaingrove Home, Santa Rosa, where he resided since 2013. Father Rogina was born on August 23, 1948 in Santa Rosa, California. He was baptized, received his First Holy Communion and Confirmation at St. Rose parish,...

Fr. Walter Louis Rogina,  Jr.

Fr. Walter Louis Rogina, Jr.

Dec 1, 2016

On Wednesday, December 1, 2016 Father Walter Rogina, a retired priest of the Diocese of Santa Rosa, died peacefully after a long illness, at Brookdale Fountaingrove Home, Santa Rosa, where he resided since 2013. Father Rogina was born on August 23, 1948 in Santa Rosa, California. He was baptized, received his First Holy Communion and Confirmation at St. Rose Parish,...

Marlene  V. Stewart

Marlene V. Stewart

Nov 30, 2016

MARLENE V. STEWART passed away on November 30, 2016 in Petaluma at the age of 71 years. Devoted wife of Jerry Stewart of Petaluma. Cherished mother of Tina Huber (Eric) of AZ and Cynthia McKenzie (Robert) of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Scott and Austin McKenzie both of Petaluma. Loving daughter of the late Vivian Straub-Marty and Alfred Straub. Dear step-daughter...

Ada  Pearl Spitzer

Ada Pearl Spitzer

Nov 28, 2016

ADA PEARL SPITZER passed away on November 28, 2016 in Petaluma at the age of 93. Devoted wife of the late Albert Spitzer. Cherished mother of Ron Spitzer of Hidden Valley Lake, Jerome Spitzer of Cloverdale, Donald Spitzer of Santa Rosa, Donna Lopes of Petaluma, and the late LaVerne Spitzer. Loving mother-in-law of Rosalie, Elizabeth, Vicky, and Linda Spitzer; and...

Diane  Lea Silveira

Diane Lea Silveira

Nov 28, 2016

Diane was born Dec. 7, 1938 in San Francisco to Douglas and Ethel Watkins. She graduated from Lincoln High School and University of Arizona at Flagstaff. Her goal was to teach on an Indian Reservation which she did for 2 ½ years at the Navajo Reservation in Chinlee. She lived in a trailer with her dog, Scat. Her mother wanted...

Esther Lynne Downing Stevens

Esther Lynne Downing Stevens

Nov 28, 2016

ESTHER LYNNE DOWNING STEVENS passed away on November 28, 2016 in Petaluma at the age of 99 years. Devoted wife of the late Steve Stevens, RAF. Cherished sister of the late Jim, Leroy, and Neely Downing; Bertha Robinson; William Downing, and Mary E. Miller. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews and her caregiver, Melaia Tubamasi. Lynne, as she liked to...

Theresa  Ventura Siragusa

Theresa Ventura Siragusa

Nov 27, 2016

Our mother, THERESA SIRAGUSA passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 27, in Petaluma, CA. She was 91 years old. Theresa Ventura Siragusa was born on October 27, 1925 in Pittsburg, California. Her parents were Gaetano and Palmina Camera, both from Amalfi, Italy. In 1928 the family moved to Francisco St in North Beach where her two...

Phyllis  Karen Mchale

Phyllis Karen Mchale

Nov 26, 2016

PHYLLIS KAREN McHALE passed away on November 26, 2016 in Sacramento. Devoted wife of John McHale. Cherished mother of Denice Kumetat, Daniel Kumetat, Eric Werner and the late Donald Kumetat, Jr. Adored grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of five. She was precedeased by a granddaughter. Friends and family are invited to attend the Funeral Service, Saturday, December 3, 2016 at...

Jonas  M. Sousa

Jonas M. Sousa

Nov 25, 2016

JONAS M. SOUSA passed away on November 25, 2016 in Petaluma at the age of 81 years. Devoted brother of Maria Sousa Alvarado, Humberto Sousa, Olga Sousa, and the late Manuel Sousa, Eliseu Sousa, Mariano Sousa and Isaias Sousa. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Jonas was born, reared and educated in Sé

Ellen  "Nanny" Mora

Ellen "Nanny" Mora

Nov 24, 2016

Passed away at home in Forestville, CA, November 24, 2016 at the age of 98. She was the wife of the late Clemente B. Mora. Cherished mother of Clemente C. Mora (Jerri) of Laytonville, James L. Mora (Ginger) of Kelseyville, Mary Ellen Schultz of Lower Lake and Maureen Rose Mora-Agius (James L. Jr.) of Santa Rosa. Beloved grandmother of 13;...

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