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Paul Selinger

Paul Selinger

Dec 16, 2015

Paul Edward Selinger, beloved husband and father, brother and uncle, cousin and friend, died on December 16, 2015 at the age of 79. Paul was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Julius H. Selinger and Goldye Rosen Selinger. When he was twelve, Paul, his parents and sister Helen joined the extended Selinger family, including uncles, aunts, and cousins, and...

Raymond Spradlin

Raymond Spradlin

Dec 16, 2015

Ray Spradlin was born in 1937 in Dayton, Kentucky. After graduating from Dayton High School, Ray joined the Army with his brother, Ron, and they served together in Bamberg, Germany from 1955 to 1958. It was in Forchleim, Germany that Ray met his wife, Anna Elizabeth (Bobbie). Ray and Bobbie, along with their three children, lived all over the United...

Bernice  Marie O'Connor

Bernice Marie O'Connor

Dec 12, 2015

BERNICE M. O'CONNOR passed away on December 12, 2015 in Santa Rosa. Devoted wife of the late Lionel J. O'Connor. Cherished mother of Gary O'Connor (Terry), Wayne O'Connor (Betty) and Karen Peila (James). Adored grandmother of Laura, Stephanie, Matthew, Mikey, Ian, Dominic, Derek, and Kristen. Beloved great-grandmother of Joseph, Sissy, Trenton, Sophia, and Sergio. Loving sister of Virginia, Belva, Hugh,...

Geraldine Lapuz

Geraldine Lapuz

Dec 10, 2015

GERALDINE LAPUZ passed away on December 10, 2015 in Rio Vista. Devoted wife of Bonifacio Lapuz. Cherished mother of Chris Lapuz (Stephanie), Janet Kerrigan (Patrick), and Eric Lapuz (Maryam). Beloved grandmother of Taylor, Justin, and Connor Kerrigan; and Grace, Ella, Lucie, and Sebastian Lapuz. Loving sister of the late Floice and Lois. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Age: 70...

James  Edward Carey

James Edward Carey

Dec 10, 2015

Devoted husband, father, friend, and teacher went to his true home on December 10, 2015, aged 90 years. He follows his wife of 24 years, Liz Murphy Carey; his parents, Tom and Hannah Carey; his brothers, Tom and Jack Carey; and his sister, Mary G. Scott. Jim is survived by his children, Kate, Tom, and Mike; by his daughter-in-law, Cameron;...

Anita  Dolcini Googins

Anita Dolcini Googins

Dec 7, 2015

Age 99. Anita Dolcini Googins died peacefully in her sleep this past week at the home of her daughter, Sally Gale, and her husband, Mike Gale. Her son, George Googins was as always, attentive to the end. Her 99th birthday was November 27, 2015. Anita was a member of West Marin's pioneering ranching family Martinoia - Dolcini. A fourth generation...

Charles  Lundy Matteri

Charles Lundy Matteri

Dec 6, 2015

Charles Lundy Matteri, a rancher, story-teller, World War II Veteran, and Lakeville Highway legend, passed away at the age of 95 at his home in Petaluma, surrounded by generations of family and friends. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Giovanni Matteri, Maria Rosselli and Elvezio Rosselli, and his siblings: Katie Allen, Elsie Marsh, John Matteri, William Rosselli and...

Margherita Bergamo-Schaffer

Margherita Bergamo-Schaffer

Dec 4, 2015

Margherita Bergamo-Schaffer, "Bella", died peacefully on Dec 4th, surrounded and comforted by her family, friends, and caregivers, all who loved her very much. Margherita was free spirited, and more times than not, the life of the party. She loved music, dancing, dining out, and making new friends with every person she met. Margherita was born in New York City on...

Joseph  S. Carroll

Joseph S. Carroll

Nov 30, 2015

JOSEPH S. CARROLL: Born November 30, 1961 in Patterson, NJ. Died, November 30, 2015 in Petaluma, CA. At his passing, Joe was surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife Doreen and his three children, Cullen, Shannon, and Michael, his loving mother Elizabeth (Betty), his sister Elizabeth (Liz), his brothers Kelly, Patrick and Matthew J. McNaughton,...

Irma  Kenealey Burnett

Irma Kenealey Burnett

Nov 28, 2015

"The Big I" - Born March 9, 1925, Our Angel left peacefully for heaven on November 28, 2015. Orphaned early in life she and her brother Bob Kenealey were raised in Petaluma by the Guglielmetti sisters and attended St. Vincent's where she gained a life-long passion for learning. She was our database of knowledge from history, science, music, geography, art,...

Daniel Roylance

Daniel Roylance

Nov 28, 2015

Daniel Roylance unexpectedly passed away in San Francisco on November 28, 2015. Devoted husband of Linda Roylance. Cherished father of Eric Roylance. Doting grandfather of Mia and Gianna Roylance. Caring brother of Tim Roylance (Valerie). Beloved nephew of Uncle Jake. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Dan retired from the United States Postal Service after 38 years of faithful...

Jonathan  Milby Oakes

Jonathan Milby Oakes

Nov 26, 2015

Passed away in Petaluma, CA, on November 26 at the age of 35. Beloved husband of 6 years of Pamela Oakes. Loving father of Gavin and Vanessa. Survived by parents, Chris & Cathy Oakes, sister, Beth Drumm (Aaron) of Petaluma; Uncle to Max and Jackson Drumm. Jon was born in San Francisco and grew up in Petaluma. He graduated from...

Gary  L. Bradley

Gary L. Bradley

Nov 23, 2015

Age 78, passed away November 23, 2015. He was born in Oakland, CA and ventured to Sonoma County in 1958. He was survived by his four children, Gary, Shelli, Danielle and Jason, along with his three grandchildren, two great granddaughters, and his brothers, Randy and Ronnie. His love of life was more than admirable; always passionate about family, the "Niners"...

Anne  M. Sanchietti

Anne M. Sanchietti

Nov 23, 2015

ANNE SANCHIETTI was born August 4, 1917 in Dillon Beach; passed away on November 23, 2015 in Santa Rosa at the age of 98 years. Devoted wife of the late August "Gus" Sanchietti. Cherished mother of Gerald P. Sanchietti of Sebastopol, Barbara A. Bidia of Santa Rossa, Louis A. Sanchietti of Sebastopol, and Melvin J. Sanchietti of Santa Rosa. Adored...

Charles Kevin De Long

Charles Kevin De Long

Nov 21, 2015

The De Long family sadly announces the passing of Kevin De Long on Saturday, November 21st. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Services on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Spring Hills Community Church (3700 Fulton Road, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403). Visitation will commence at 10:00 AM at the church. Following services, interment will...

Robert  Emery Macdonald,  Jr.

Robert Emery Macdonald, Jr.

Nov 20, 2015

Bob MacDonald, long time resident of Petaluma passed away on November 20, 2015. He will be sorely missed by his children: Bob MacDonald, Patti Caveney, and Dave MacDonald; as well his grandchildren: Cheryl, Ryan, Aiden, Jocelyn and Lily. He also leaves behind two sisters, Carol and Ruth, and a brother, Richard. In his lifetime he lost his parents, his brother...

Ernestine  D. Ameral

Ernestine D. Ameral

Nov 18, 2015

ERNESTINE D. AMERAL passed away on November 18, 2015 in Petaluma at the age of 103 years. Devoted wife of the late August Ameral. Cherished mother of Donald Ameral (Eleanor) of Petaluma. Beloved grandmother of Steve Ameral of Sebastopol and Mark Ameral (Kara) of Santa Rosa. Adored great-grandmother of Jacob Ameral (Daidra) and Erin Fessler (Jon) all of Santa Rosa....

Shannon  Rae Rund

Shannon Rae Rund

Nov 15, 2015

SHANNON RAE RUND passed away on November 15, 2015 in Petaluma at the age of 43 years. Devoted mother of Keelin Skye Dober. Cherished daughter of Terry Knowles and Eric Rund. Beloved sister of Joshua Rund and Jakob Rund (Amber). Adored aunt of Madden and Elena Rund. Survived by numerous friends. Shannon was born in Livingston, MT, but grew up...

Settimo Torrano

Settimo Torrano

Nov 14, 2015

Settimo peacefully departed this life at age 85 on November 14, 2015. Predeceased by his devoted wife of 46 years, Angelina Torrano. Survived by his admiring children, Marilyn Martini (Steven) and Frank J. Torrano (Liz). Proud grandfather of Gabrielle Martini, Stephanie Martini, and Zachary Torrano. Also survived by many nieces and nephews here and in Italy, including Franco Cirelli (Pina)...

Linda  Gaye Nordberg

Linda Gaye Nordberg

Nov 12, 2015

Beloved Mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother Linda Gaye Jacobs Nordberg died November 12, 2015 suddenly but peacefully in her sleep at home at the age of 65. Linda was born in Alameda Ca. and preceded in death by her parents, Allen F Jacobs and Lucille Berry Jacobs. She graduated from Alameda High School class of 1968 and later from Mills...

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