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Joseph Michael Klemm

Joseph Michael Klemm

Jul 11, 2025

Joseph Michael Klemm died unexpectedly on the 11th of July 2025, at the age of 71. Born and raised in Wisconsin, he found his home in Sonoma County, CA.

He is survived by his beloved wife Jaki (née Hardy) and their cherished pets. Joseph also leaves behind his children, Jeff (Mindy), Matt (Andrea), and Bryan, and four grandchildren; as well as...

Kathleen Jean Panfiglio

Kathleen Jean Panfiglio

Jul 9, 2025

Passed away at home in Novato, CA, July 9, 2025, beloved wife of the late Dante Panfiglio. Loving mother of Joe Panfiglio (Karen). Adored grandmother of Christa Rieger (Joe), JD Panfiglio (Audra) and Carla Reece (Buck). Also survived by 6 great grandchildren. A native of Petaluma, Ca. Age 102 years.

Family and friends are invited to attend the Recitation of the...

Sheryl Anne Johnson (née Hopkins)

Sheryl Anne Johnson (née Hopkins)

Jul 4, 2025

Sheryl Ann Johnson passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2025, in Petaluma, California, at the age of 89. Born on April 28, 1936, in Bessemer, Alabama, Sheryl grew up surrounded by family and the music she loved, especially gospel songs that brought her joy throughout her life.

In 1967, she moved to California to be closer to her beloved brother, James...

Alexander David Crivelli

Alexander David Crivelli

Jul 4, 2025

Alexander David Crivelli passed away peacefully at home on July 4th, 2025, at the age of 88 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 8th, 1937, in Santa Cruz California. The son of the late David and Pearl Crivelli.

Al spent his childhood growing up in Vallejo, Sonoma County, and the Crivelli Family Dairy in Napa. After moving to...

Julie Alda Cromwell

Julie Alda Cromwell

Jul 3, 2025

Julie Alda Cromwell passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on July 3, 2025. Julie was born and raised in Petaluma. She attended Petaluma High School where she met her loving husband, Ron. They recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary! They raised three children: Lynnette, Ronnie (Jennifer) and Natalie (Darren Wiemeyer). Julie was devoted to her family...

Mary Vivian Vieira

Mary Vivian Vieira

Jul 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we said goodbye to our sister Mary on Tuesday July 1st.

Mary was the daughter of William (Bill) and Jeanette Vieira, sister of Gayleen Maas (Dennis), Bill and Joe Vieira, and adored aunt of Samantha Maas. Mary is also survived by her uncle and aunt, Wayne and Susan Bloom, and many, many cousins.

Mary lived her...

Merleen Janell Collins

Merleen Janell Collins

Jun 24, 2025

Merleen passed away peacefully at her home, with her husband by her side, on June 24, 2025 at the age of 73. Born in San Francisco but raised in Petaluma, she graduated from Petaluma High School Class of 1970. She will be missed by her husband of 54 years Robert Collins Jr of Petaluma, her two children Thomas and Janeice...

John Joseph Mchale

John Joseph Mchale

Jun 21, 2025

John Joseph McHale, 84, of Novato, California, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025. A dedicated San Francisco fireman for over three decades, John’s courage and compassion were hallmarks of both his profession and his personal life. Born on July 21, 1940, in San Francisco to Peter and Mary McHale, John grew into a man who loved nothing more...

James Richard Alberigi Jr.

James Richard Alberigi Jr.

Jun 19, 2025

James “Jim” Alberigi, Jr. was called home to our Lord on June 19, 2025 at the age of 88. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Irene, son Gerald, and daughter Catherine Allan (Bob), grandchildren Katherine Cleaver (Chase) and Anthony Alberigi, and great grandchildren Grace and Calan Cleaver. He is also survived by his brother Michael (Susan),...

Donald Dean Vallier

Donald Dean Vallier

Jun 12, 2025

"Dean", native of Petaluma, CA, age 74, passed away June 12, 2025 in Petaluma. Attended Petaluma city schools. Served in the US Air Force 1974-1976. Retired USPS 30 years. Predeceased by his parents Hank and Grace, wife Sharon, sisters Gail and Kim, brother Glenn. No services are planned.

Juanita H. Ashe

Juanita H. Ashe

Jun 11, 2025

Juanita H. Ashe was born on September 27, 1931. Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend went on to be with her husband (1997) and our Lord on June 11, 2025, at 7:45am.

She leaves behind to mourn her loss, six children: Marvin M. Ashe, Jr., Vance E. Ashe, Jon Mark Ashe, Nancy L. Osmun,...

Thomas Albert Fresquez

Thomas Albert Fresquez

Jun 6, 2025

Tom Fresquez, born on July 23, 1931, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025.  Tom was born in Platteville, Colorado to Louis and Eloisa Fresquez.  Tom and his siblings moved from Colorado to Oakland, California in 1937 and a few years later, they relocated to Richmond, CA.

As a young boy, Tom enjoyed tap dancing with the...

Michelle Frances (Pirro Benedetti) Moss

Michelle Frances (Pirro Benedetti) Moss

Jun 6, 2025

Michele Frances (Pirro Benedetti) Moss

Michele Frances Moss, age 81, died peacefully on June 6, 2025, in Santa Rosa, California. Much loved by her family and all who knew her, she was a kind and gentle person.

Michele was born in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Evelyn (Birrel) and Carmon Pirro of Solvay, New York....

Earl James Dolcini

Earl James Dolcini

Jun 6, 2025

Earl Dolcini, a lifelong rancher and fourth-generation Californian, died on Friday, June 6. He was at home, just three miles from the dairy ranch of his childhood in West Marin. Earl was dedicated to family and agriculture. In addition to these interests, he served in the U.S. Navy, was a Farm Credit Land Bank director, and served on nonprofit...

Maureen L. Bettinelli

Maureen L. Bettinelli

Jun 6, 2025

Maureen Bettinelli passed away peacefully on the morning of June 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 58 years, Lauren; her children, Bridget (R.D.) and Christopher; and her beloved grandchildren, Analise and Marco. Maureen’s warmth and kindness touched many, and she will be deeply missed by a...

Richard Patrick Brothers

Richard Patrick Brothers

Jun 4, 2025

Richard Patrick Brothers passed away suddenly at home June 4,2025. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 23, 1957. Rich was married to the love of his life Kimberly Rolly Brothers for 42 years.

After graduating from San Rafael High School in 1976 and a few odd jobs later, Rich went to work for the Marin Sheriffs...

Casey Fredrick Aiwohi

Casey Fredrick Aiwohi

Jun 2, 2025

Casey Fredrick Aiwohi, a man whose kindness, generosity, and quiet strength shaped generations, was called home on June 2, 2025, at the age of 81. Born under a sunrise in Honolulu, Hawai'i, on May 26, 1944, Casey personified humility, compassion, and the spirit of aloha throughout his life.

Casey was the son of Randolph Jackson Aiwohi from...

Monte Dale Mckillop

Monte Dale Mckillop

Jun 2, 2025

Monte Dale McKillop, a fourth-generation Petaluman, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at the age of 72.

Born on May 28, 1953, to Harold and Florence McKillop, Monte was raised in Petaluma and graduated from St. Vincent de Paul High School. He spent his summers working on his Uncle Henry Barboni’s dairy, developing a lifelong connection...

Warren Howard Coffin

Warren Howard Coffin

Jun 1, 2025

Warren Howard Coffin, a U.S. Air Force veteran, tradesman, real estate broker, and beloved family man, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 1, 2025, just one month shy of his 97th birthday. Warren was born in Denver, Colorado, to William Howard Coffin and Anina Grace Kaffer. He grew up alongside his sister Beverly and attended St. Francis...

Domenic Anthony Gizzi

Domenic Anthony Gizzi

May 28, 2025

Domenic Anthony Gizzi, resident of Petaluma, was involved in a bike accident and passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. He was 69 years old.

Dom was born on August 22, 1955 in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late Carmella “Millie” (Grande) and Antonio “Tony” Gizzi and was the eldest of 5 children. Raised in Revere, Massachusetts, he...

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