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Lucille Jean Dolcini

Lucille Jean Dolcini

Aug 2, 2024

Our beloved sister Lucille Jean Dolcini passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024 in San Rafael, California at age 73.

Lucille was the oldest child of Peter and Louise Dolcini of Hicks Valley.   She was bright, vivacious, creative and playful.  She was always drawn to the arts; she was a talented painter, and a great storyteller, with...

Stephen Michael Hand

Stephen Michael Hand

Aug 1, 2024

Stephen Michael Hand, 71, of Petaluma, passed away on August 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; his stepchildren, Dawn and Scott (Heidi); and his grandchildren, Philip, Hannah, and Taylor. Stephen also leaves behind his siblings, John, Mary, and Joe (Anne); and his nieces and nephews, Ryan, Bob (Jennifer), Kelly...

Judith Ann Donovan

Judith Ann Donovan

Jul 29, 2024

Judith Ann Donovan (nee Frechette) January 19, 1953 – July 29, 2024. Judy passed away at home in Petaluma at approximately 11:30 p.m. Born and raised in San Francisco, Judy came from large family who were blessed with many loving memories.

Judy and Bill were married in 1972 and shared fifty-two years dedicated to each other. She...

Inez Cecelia Cademartori

Inez Cecelia Cademartori

Jul 28, 2024

Passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024, in Stevensville, Montana at the age of 95 years.  Beloved wife of the late Harold Cademartori.  Loving mother of Michael Cademartori and his wife Dorothy of Stevensville, MT and Diana Henderson of Buckley, WA.  Devoted grandmother of Blake Cademartori and his wife Tiffany, Raymond Henderson, Michell Henderson, Shannon Coutts and the late...

Vicki Sue Heintz

Vicki Sue Heintz

Jul 25, 2024

Vicki Sue Heintz (Nelson), passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Vicki was a dedicated Wife, Mother, Oma, Sister, and dear friend to many. She was known to her family and friends as a constant ray of sunshine, always choosing joy by radiating her positivity and kindness to...

Leonard Henry Volker

Leonard Henry Volker

Jul 19, 2024

Leonard Henry Volker, 91, peacefully passed away at his home in Petaluma, California, on July 19, 2024.

Born on September 6, 1932, in Scribner, Nebraska, Leonard was the eldest son of Arnold and Elsie Volker. As the oldest of three boys, he embraced his role with a strong sense of responsibility, helping guide his brothers through life...

Rose Ramacciotti

Rose Ramacciotti

Jul 17, 2024

Rose (Rodgers) Ramacciotti, daughter of William Rodgers and Mary (Narciso) Rodgers and sister of Adeline Ferronato, Marie Righetti, William Rodgers, and Louis Rodgers, was born on July 17, 1923, in Petaluma, California. She died peacefully on her birthday, July 17, 2024, at 101.

Rose grew up on the family ranch on Bodega Avenue in Petaluma. She married...

Victoria Katherine Turgeon Jones

Victoria Katherine Turgeon Jones

Jul 15, 2024

Victoria Katherine Turgeon Jones, 97, of Petaluma, California passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024 in Santa Rosa, California. Victoria was born on December 30th in Bodo, a farm town in Alberta Canada to Wilhelm and Katherine Phillips.

Victoria graduated high school with honors and moved to Edmonton, Alberta and Vancouver, British Colombia working for a bank...

Carole Ann Barrell

Carole Ann Barrell

Jul 15, 2024

The family of Carole Ann (Maas) Barrell is sad to announce her leaving this world. At 89, she was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Frances Maas, and her husband, Karl Barrell. Carole is survived by her sisters, Paula Graves and Marsha Perry, and her four children, Tony, Marianne, Peter, and Karla Barrell, a grandchild, Hailey Barrell,...

Lynda (Steffens)  Adams

Lynda (Steffens) Adams

Jul 6, 2024

Lynda Steffens Adams was born on October 9, 1955 to Stanley and Ellie Steffens where she took her place in what was to be the middle of five sisters growing up in San Rafael.  Sadly, she left this earth far too soon on July 6, 2024 from a third and final battle with breast cancer.  She fought cancer valiantly,...

Clarice Elizabeth Vyenielo

Clarice Elizabeth Vyenielo

Jul 4, 2024

In Loving Memory of Clarice Elizabeth Vyenielo (October 23, 1926 – July 4, 2024)

Clarice Elizabeth Vyenielo, a cherished wife, devoted mother, and beloved grandma, passed peacefully on July 4, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Oakland, CA, she was a lifelong resident of Petaluma, CA, where she touched the lives of many.

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Thomas John Hurley

Thomas John Hurley

Jul 1, 2024

Tom passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 1, 2024, at the age of 81.

Born in San Francisco on March 3, 1943, Tom spent his early childhood in Palo Alto. As a young boy, Tom lived in the San Joaquin Valley town of Firebaugh, where he roamed and adventured while his parents ran...

August Henry Schoeneshoefer

August Henry Schoeneshoefer

Jun 28, 2024

Bud passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.

He was born in Olivette, Missouri to August and Catherine Schoeneshoefer and was one of four children; Bedilia, Lawrence, and Robert. He was raised on a truck (vegetable) farm during The Great Depression.

After high school, he became an A&P mechanic and was hired by American...

Twyla J. Bahnsen

Twyla J. Bahnsen

Jun 27, 2024

BAHNSEN, Twyla Bahnsen, passed away on June 27, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones in Penngrove, CA at the age of 89.

Devoted wife of 58 years to Henry “Hank”Bahnsen of Penngrove. Cherished mother to Cheri Massey of Petaluma, and stepmother of Denise and Duwayne Bahnsen. Beloved grandmother of Ray McGee (Sarah McGee), Julianna Massey, Candice...

Ellis Edward Buchanan

Ellis Edward Buchanan

Jun 26, 2024

Ellis Edward Buchanan 84, of Petaluma, CA, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 in a peaceful setting, with close family present.

Ellis was born on May 5, 1940 to Bernard and Agnes Buchanan in Oakland, CA. After Ellis graduated from Petaluma High School in 1958, he went on to honorably serve in the United States Marine...

Teresa Lee Erickson

Teresa Lee Erickson

Jun 24, 2024

Teresa Lee Colley, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 24th, 2024, at the age of 60.

Born on December 4th, 1963, in Virginia. Teresa was a kind, loving, passionate woman who dedicated her life to her family. She married David Arthur Erickson in 1984 and together they raised two children, David Arthur Erickson...

Yolanda Cassandra Choice

Yolanda Cassandra Choice

Jun 23, 2024

Our beloved Yolanda Cassandra Choice, "Sandy", 80 years old passed away peacefully surrounded by her lifetime husband and their two sons on Sunday June 23, 2024, in Petaluma, CA.  She was born December 10, 1943, in Ashville, NC to Preston and Virginia Blakely.  She was a proud and longtime resident of Petaluma, CA for 53 years.  She moved from...

Claudia Faye Anderson

Claudia Faye Anderson

Jun 22, 2024

On June 22nd 2024, we honor the legacy of our remarkable sister, aunt, great aunt best friend and neighbor. Claudia Anderson, may her unwavering love and generosity inspire us to live with kindness and grace as she transitions to the afterlife, just one  week  shy of her 79th birthday. Claudia lived life to the fullest with her cherished dog...

Isabel M. Chicano

Isabel M. Chicano

Jun 22, 2024

Isabel M. Chicano passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024 at the age of 94. Isabel is survived by her children, Sharon Chicano (J. Richard Cooper) of Monroe, GA and John Chicano of Penngrove. She was preceded in death by her husband John A. Chicano, Jr., her parents, Paul Fomasi and Jennie Bordessa, her sister, Olga Manni, and her...

Virginia Anderson

Virginia Anderson

Jun 9, 2024

Virginia Anderson passed away at age 100 on June 9, 2024, surrounded by family at her home in Petaluma. Daughter of Frank and Flossie Smith, she was born October 8, 1923, in Madrid, Nebraska.

She was a devoted and beloved wife of the late Walter Anderson, First Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Her first husband...

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