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Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties

Williamson, Donald Alan

Williamson, Donald Alan

Mar 24, 2026

Passed away on March 24, 2026 in San Francisco. Beloved father of Eric Williamson (Cassandra) of San Luis Obispo and Karra O’Brien (Tommy) of Santa Rosa. Cherished grandfather (Pop) of Thomas (Alyssa), Tyler, William, and Wyatt O’Brien, Vivienne and Claire Williamson. Great-grandfather of Josie O’Brien. Beloved brother of Lori Pope (Frank). Loving son of the late David and Nadine Williamson.

Devoted...

Jerrold William Garzelli

Jerrold William Garzelli

Mar 20, 2026

Jerry passed away at home on Friday, March 20, 2026. 

Jerry, known by many as “Chopper”, was born and raised in Petaluma. He spent most of his life living on D Street and working on his family dairy farm. He is survived by his wife Rosemary (Balistreri) and daughters Stevie Irby (Jeremy) and Mary Booth (Jake), grandchildren Blake Irby, Dylan Irby,...

Myrna Jean (Paris) Donaldson

Myrna Jean (Paris) Donaldson

Mar 19, 2026

Myrna Jean Donaldson “Paris”, the matriarch of the family, born in Petaluma, June 28th, 1936, lived a life full of love, until her passing on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at age 89. A mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, a friend to many, and a resident of Penngrove for 50 years, Myrna always brought her caring charm and quick wit.

Graduating class...

Sandra Yvonne Kruse

Sandra Yvonne Kruse

Mar 18, 2026

Sandra Yvonne Kruse, beloved wife, mother, and daughter, passed away March 18, 2026 at her home in Petaluma. Sandra greatly loved her family, music, and nature.

Sandra was born on December 4, 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Thomas J. LaRusso, a string bass player in the Cleveland Symphony, and Carol Spenard LaRusso. Around the time Sandra started school, the family moved...

Robert Norman Foehr

Robert Norman Foehr

Mar 18, 2026

Robert (Bob) N. Foehr passed away on March 18, 2026 at his home in San Geronimo surrounded by his loved ones. He was 92 years old - just shy of his 93rd birthday. Bob was born in San Francisco on March 22, 1933. He graduated from UCSF School of Dentistry in 1957. He then served as a Captain in the...

Sharon Jean Poncia

Sharon Jean Poncia

Mar 17, 2026

Sharon “Sherry” Jean Poncia, born March 1, 1944, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, leaving behind a life remembered for kindness, resilience, and a deep love of gardening.

Sherry grew up on a ranch in Tomales, where she learned the value of hard work at a young age. Ranch life shaped her strong spirit and tireless work ethic. She carried...

Teresa Jean Welter (Pinckney)

Teresa Jean Welter (Pinckney)

Mar 15, 2026

Teresa Jean Welter (Pinckney) passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, following a courageous fight against cancer.

She was born on September 3, 1971, in Novato, California. Teresa attended Cinnabar Elementary and graduated from Petaluma High School with the Class of 1989. She married her high school sweetheart, Richard, and together they raised three amazing boys: Allen (Maddie), Andrew (Mikala), and...

Stephen Daniel Doughty

Stephen Daniel Doughty

Mar 12, 2026

Steve Daniel Doughty, a longtime resident of Point Reyes Station, died peacefully on March 11, 2026, at the age of 84 following a brief illness.

Steve was born on December 28, 1941, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Daniel and Vivian Doughty. When he was six, his family moved to Napa, California, to be closer to relatives. As the only boy among several...

Linda Lee Walsh

Linda Lee Walsh

Mar 6, 2026

Linda Lee Walsh, age 85, passed away on March 6, 2026, at her home in Petaluma, California. A Funeral Service will he held on Wednesday, March 18 at 11:00 am at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary & Crematory in Petaluma.

Linda was born June 6, 1940, in San Francisco, California, to Lou and Mary Killian. She spent her childhood in Saudi Arabia, Mexico and...

Donald Valentine DeCosta

Donald Valentine DeCosta

Mar 5, 2026

Born on April 10th, 1930 and passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026 at the age of 95 just short of his 96th birthday.Don was preceded in death by his loving parents, adored wife, siblings and several other family members and friends.Don was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, however he lived most of his life with his loving wife in Petaluma,...

Anthony James Scagliola

Anthony James Scagliola

Feb 27, 2026

Tony was born to Jamie and Jim Scagliola on February 20, 1975. By 1980 he had tow sisters, Gina and Angela. As a child Tony loved playing Little League and soccer, skateboarding, and riding his bike, usually wearing one of his many baseball caps. Tony was also a gifted left-handed artist and dreamed of becoming an architect.

Tony’s life changed forever...

Lillian D. Ruggles

Lillian D. Ruggles

Feb 25, 2026

Lillian Ruggles, whose kindness, creativity, and joyful spirit left an indelible mark on everyone who knew her, passed away on February 25th at the age of 77.

Lillian was a person who made the world feel warmer, especially with her exquisitely handmade quilts. She was beloved by so many for her warmth, her kindness, her humor, and her generosity. Her greatest...

Catherine Marie Albini

Catherine Marie Albini

Feb 16, 2026

Catherine Marie Hannon Albini

January 18, 1940 - February 16, 2026

Catherine Marie Albini passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026 at her home in Petaluma, CA. She was born and raised in San Francisco, CA to Patrick and Agnes Hannon.

Cathy attended St. James Girls School and Immaculate Conception Academy in San Francisco before moving to Sebastopol, CA and graduating from Analy...

Sylvia Carole Thomas

Sylvia Carole Thomas

Feb 15, 2026

Sylvia Carole Thomas, 91, of Cotati, California passed away peacefully in her home on February 15, 2026. Born on June 12th 1934 in El Cerrito, California, Sylvia moved with her parents (Frank Victor De Cambra and Madeline Cassetta, deceased) and brother (Robert Victor, deceased) to Cotati in 1948. She attended Petaluma High School, graduating with the class of 1952.

A lifelong...

Rita Sue Hernandez

Rita Sue Hernandez

Feb 8, 2026

Rita Sue Hernandez passed away suddenly on February 8th 2026. She was a loving wife to Henry Hernandez Sr, mother of Henry Jr, Greg, George Hernandez and Suzette Finch, grandmother, of Geoffrey, Sean, Jeremy Nelson, Christina Finch and Ryan, Riley, Benjamin Hernandez, Nicole & Sydney Petersen and Grace Delgado. She was great-grandmother of 10 and great-great-grandmother of three. She was...

Norberto Carreiro Galego

Norberto Carreiro Galego

Feb 6, 2026

 The family of Norberto Carreiro Galego sadly announces his passing on February 6, 2026, at his home in Sebastopol. Norberto truly lived the American Dream. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, on September 18, 1933, he immigrated to the United States at the young age of seventeen with his brother, Arthur. Together, they traveled across the country from Massachusetts to California...

Helen Elaine Maddocks

Helen Elaine Maddocks

Feb 5, 2026

Helen E. Maddocks passed away on February 5 at the age of 98, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, strength, and gratitude. She was born on October 25, 1927 to Myrtle and Harold Meyer in Sebastopol, CA.

She attended Sebastopol Union School and graduated from Analy High School in 1946. During her childhood, Helen treasured days at Dillons Beach alongside her...

Rosalyn Patricia Del Prete

Rosalyn Patricia Del Prete

Feb 5, 2026

Pat was born on December 29, 1936, at St. Mary’s Hospital in San Francisco to Clarence and Gertrude Haskin. She was their only child, cherished and adored from the very beginning. As a young girl, the family crossed the Golden Gate Bridge to Marin County, where Pat grew up in San Rafael and built lifelong memories.

From an early age, Pat...

Anne Marie Okonsky

Anne Marie Okonsky

Feb 3, 2026

Anne Marie Moriarty Okonsky passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026 in Petaluma, California with her daughter Jennifer by her side. In the days leading up to her passing, she was surrounded by her children/grandchildren, her brother Pat and sister in law, Debbie. She was born on April 23, 1940, in the Bronx, New York, and was a proud graduate...

Carolyn Ann Billing (Brown)

Carolyn Ann Billing (Brown)

Feb 2, 2026

Carolyn Ann Billing (Brown) passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in San Rafael, California. She was born on February 11, 1948, in Ottumwa, Iowa, and built a life defined by kindness, service, and unwavering devotion to her family and faith.

Carolyn was a cherished mother to Erik Billing (Krista), Alissia Pope (Alex), and Ryan Billing (Heather). She took immense joy...

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