Linda Gonzalez

Linda Gonzalez - Linda, a well known Petaluma educator and gallery owner, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at her home in Petaluma at the age of 72. She started her teaching career in 1969 at St. Vincent de Paul High School where she taught art, photography, Spanish, and art appreciation. She also served as Fine Art Department Chairperson, yearbook advisor and coordinated school fundraisers, fashion and talent shows. During her 30 year teaching career, along with her husband Michael, she coordinated foreign exchange trips both here and abroad, as well as taught stained glass at Petaluma Adult Ed. Linda and Michael have owned and managed Gallery One in Petaluma for over 20 years and a gallery in Sonoma from 2000-2005. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Michael Gonzalez; two children Brenda "BB""" Bernheim-Straub of Tiburon and Bradley Bernheim of Mill Valley; an uncle Peter Fromhagen of San Rafael; an aunt Patricia Sandstrom of Bend, OR, and cousin Spencer Sandstrom of Concord. "" Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial celebration of Linda's life on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 3:00 pm at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 35 Liberty St. Petaluma, CA. The family requests that any donations be made to St. Vincent de Paul H.S., Petaluma or to Hospice of Petaluma. Family assisted by PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, Petaluma. Linda retired from teaching high school in 1999 to devote more time to the Arts and the community. She served on various committees for the Petaluma Downtown Association and Petaluma Chamber of Commerce. A generous supporter of Petaluma Educational Foundation, Hospice of Petaluma, St. Vincent H.S., Linda always was volunteering for a wide variety of causes.