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William James "Jim" Mcdowell

William James "Jim" Mcdowell

Nov 10, 2016

Well known dairyman of Petaluma, California, passed away peacefully in his home November 10th, 2016, with his wife Carol always by his side. His parents immigrated from Ireland in the 1920's to begin their dairy in west Petaluma where they raised Jim and his two younger siblings Joe McDowell and Bessie McDowell-O'Brien. Jim's first love was the dairy and it...

Mildred  I. Kathriner

Mildred I. Kathriner

Nov 9, 2016

MILDRED I. KATHRINER passed away on November 9, 2016 at the age of 87 years after a two year battle with lymphoma. Devoted wife of the late Robert Kathriner. Cherished mother of Donald, Deanna, Dale, Dennis, and the late David Kathriner. Beloved grandmother of 15, great-grandmother of 42, and great-great-grandmother of two. Loving sister of Garry Lemos and the late...

Rose  M. Azevedo

Rose M. Azevedo

Nov 9, 2016

Passed away November 9, 2016 in Petaluma, CA at the age of 99. Wife of the late Joseph Azevedo. Loving mother of Rose Ielmorini of Valley Ford, Daniel "Sonny" Azevedo of Macdoel-Tennant, CA, Graycie Moody of Rio Vista, Virginia Hofer of Petaluma and the late Delores Azevedo. Grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 12. Sister of the late John...

Vicki  De Castro

Vicki De Castro

Nov 8, 2016

VICKI De CASTRO passed away on November 8, 2016 in Santa Rosa at the age of 66 years. Devoted wife of John "Bud" De Castro of Penngrove. Cherished mother of Christian Walsh (Alisa) and Jeremy Walsh (Marissa). Beloved grandmother of CJ and Carter Walsh; and Maia, Kate and Audrey Walsh. Loving step-mother of Mike De Castro (Michelle) and Jimmy McAllister....

Laura  A. West

Laura A. West

Nov 7, 2016

Passed away at home in Rohnert Park, CA, November 7, 2016, at the age of 79, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of Debra McKillop (Monte), James Monte, Shirley Patton (Dave), Larry West and Stacy Silva (Shafe). Cherished Nonna of numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dear sister of Richard Grossi. Daughter of the late Edith and Domingo Grossi. Family...

Albert  William Wells

Albert William Wells

Nov 6, 2016

ALBERT WILLIAM WELLS passed away on November 6, 2016 in Rohnert Park at the age of 76 years. Devoted husband of Lorraine Wells of Rohnert Park. Cherished father of Robert, Lenord, David, Frank, Albert and Michael Wells and their wives. Beloved brother of Carolyn Davis (Loren). Survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Albert was born, reared and educated...

Philip  Jesus Guerrero

Philip Jesus Guerrero

Nov 3, 2016

Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Philosopher, Friend. “Life is a game and an illusion. “ Phil was born in San Francisco. Son of Efram Guerrero and Julia Amezcua. Big brother to Emy Douda and Adriana Peyrucain. Phil graduated from St. Ignatius High School where he enjoyed competitive swimming, diving and surfing. He fell in love with Barbara Sattley, married and...

Zachary  Philip Brown

Zachary Philip Brown

Nov 3, 2016

Our sweet spirit lost his six-year battle to opiate addiction and mental illness. You are free to soar high with no boundaries. Your potential is now truly unlimited son! I will share my story in hope that it will help someone with your same battles. Your passing will not be in vain if it helps even one other person avoid...

Virginia  Emma Malnati

Virginia Emma Malnati

Nov 3, 2016

On Nov. 3, 2016 our beautiful Mom, Nonnie, and Great Nonnie, Virginia Emma Cincera Malnati joined her husband Charlie and son, Ken. Virginia and Charlie were married for 67 years. Virginia was born to Attilio Cincera and Rose Poncia Cincera on Jan. 15, 1927. Virginia is the loving Mom to Kenny Malnati (deceased); Patricia and Joe Pedrani; Ron and Lupe...

Frank  Leroy Glazier

Frank Leroy Glazier

Oct 28, 2016

Frank Leroy Glazier, a third generation Petaluman, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 28, 2016 at the age of 82. Frank was born on November 26, 1933 in Petaluma and was the Grandson of early Petaluma immigrant settlers who arrived in Petaluma in the 1880's. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Beatrice...

Tyler  Steven Pacheco

Tyler Steven Pacheco

Oct 23, 2016

TYLER STEVEN PACHECO passed away tragically on October 23, 2016 in Yuba City at the age of 18 years. Devoted son of Lisa and Steven Pacheco and adored brother of Jaden, Talya, and Aubrey Pacheco all of Yuba City. Beloved grandson of Mary and Dimas Pacheco of Petaluma. Survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Tyler was born in Petaluma....

Amparo  V. Wattel

Amparo V. Wattel

Oct 19, 2016

AMPARO V. WATTEL passed away on October 19, 2016 in Santa Rosa at the age of 87 years. Devoted wife of the late David A. Wattel. Cherished mother of David M. Wattel of San Francisco. Predeceased by nine sisters and two brothers. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Amparo was born and reared in Lima, Peru. During the 1960s, she...

Fred  John Davidson

Fred John Davidson

Oct 16, 2016

Passed away peacefully on October 16, 2016, at his home in Penngrove. Husband to Irene of 62 years, father to Steve Davidson (Glenna) and Jeanette Orme, grandfather to Lindsey and Christopher Wendt, and Cerena Davidson. Fred left this world after a life filled with family, friends, and community. Born in Free State Danzig, (now Gdansk, Poland), of German ancestry, to...

Gail  D. Flannery

Gail D. Flannery

Oct 15, 2016

A Celebration of Life Gail D. Flannery January 19, 1936 – October 15, 2016 Gail Dorothea Wagner was an academic, educator, business leader, poet-artist and deeply loved wife, mother and grandmother. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Gail spent her childhood on military bases in Michigan, South Carolina and Texas as her father was a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army....

James  "Jim" Madrid

James "Jim" Madrid

Oct 13, 2016

James Madrid, a longtime Petaluma resident, died Thursday, October 13, 2016 at his home surrounded by family. He was 73. Jim, to all his friends, was born May, 2 1943 in San Francisco, Calif. He attended Corpus Christi grammar school and later Archbishop Riordan High School, Class of 1961. Jim served in the National Guard and later spent 30+ years...

Suzanne C. "Suzie" Potter

Suzanne C. "Suzie" Potter

Oct 12, 2016

SUZANNE C. "SUZIE" POTTER passed away on October 12, 2016 in Santa Rosa at the age of 92 years. Devoted wife of 62 years of the late Daniel Potter. Cherished sister of the late Edith Ernst (Henry), Helen Douat (John), and Ignatius Kranci (Margaret). Loving aunt of Arleen Peyton, John Kranci, David Kranci, and the late Wayne Ernst. Survived by...

Gary  James Ramatici

Gary James Ramatici

Oct 11, 2016

Gary James Ramatici passed away peacefully on October 11, 2016 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Janet, his daughters Sophie (David Nolan) and Mary, his brother Michael Ramatici (Sandra), sister-in-law, Sally Foley (Ned), 5 adoring nieces and nephews, and a large extended Ramatici and Tremari family. Predeceased by Stan and Evelyn Ramatici. Born January 7, 1953,...

Clyde  A. Nelson  Jr.

Clyde A. Nelson Jr.

Oct 10, 2016

Clyde A. Nelson Jr. (January 29, 1925 - October 10, 2016) died peacefully in his Petaluma home after a long and wonderful life. He was born to Clyde A. Nelson and Rose Nonella Nelson, and was a loving brother to the late Mildred King (Bill), the late Rolf Nelson, Thomas "TJ" Nelson (Dorothy), John Nelson (Jean), and Joan Elam (Lee)....

Tammi  Lynn Percy

Tammi Lynn Percy

Oct 5, 2016

Tammi Percy passed away at her home in Santa Rosa on October 5, 2016. Loving daughter of Brenda Shahan. Caring niece of Debbie Cuccaro. Cherished cousin of Amanda and Ashley Cuccaro. Also survived by numerous relatives in Arkansas and Missouri . She was 46 years of age. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at...

Cornelia  B. Dejong

Cornelia B. Dejong

Oct 4, 2016

Connie, 90, passed away peacefully at home in Petaluma. She was born in Ripon and is survived by devoted husband John William De Jong, children Dave & Kathi DeJong, Deedee DeJong Wheat, Duane & Frances DeJong, Don & Ann DeJong; grandchildren Eric and Darren Wheat, Shannon, Morgan, Dylan, and Cotter DeJong,Tracy Thomas McGovert; great-grandchildren Ireland and Zachariah Wheat. She was...

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