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Patrick Falvey Sonoma

FALVEY, Patrick James Age 84 passed away on November 5, 2018 at home in Sonoma, CA. He was born on April 20, 1934 in San Francisco, CA. Moved to Sonoma in 1969 with his wife Sharon Rae Falvey and his four daughters. Janet Balich (Michael), Marie Enlow (Charles), Kristi Stone (Brian), Wendy Jones (Don). He was a fun-loving family man and was surrounded by his loving family when he found peace. He has seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren who adored him. He served in the U.S....

FALVEY, Patrick James Age 84 passed away on November 5, 2018 at home in Sonoma, CA. He was born on April 20, 1934 in San Francisco, CA. Moved to Sonoma in 1969 with his wife Sharon Rae Falvey...

Darlene Torri Sonoma

Darlene Cheryl Torri passed peacefully on October 31, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on July 22, 1946 in Sonoma, California to Harold “Pete” and Lillian Ballwanz. Darlene was raised in Sonoma, California graduating from Sonoma Valley High. Darlene met the love of her life, Mauri Torri and they were married in 1985. They enjoyed time spent traveling and golfing together. Although their time was cut short, their love was...

Darlene Cheryl Torri passed peacefully on October 31, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on July 22, 1946 in Sonoma, California to Harold “Pete” and Lillian...

John Walker Sonoma

John “Denny” Dennis Walker, son of John H. Walker and Ruth D. Brown Lehner was born on Feb. 3, 1940 in Wichita, Kansas and died on Oct. 28, 2018 at home in Sonoma, California. Denny grew up in Cheney, Kansas, he attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School and Cheney High School where he played football, basketball and participated in track. After graduating high school in 1958 he worked for farmers in Kansas and for a construction crew building the Cheney Reservoir Dam...

John “Denny” Dennis Walker, son of John H. Walker and Ruth D. Brown Lehner was born on Feb. 3, 1940 in Wichita, Kansas and died on Oct. 28, 2018 at home in Sonoma, California. Denny...

Cynthia Schultz Sonoma

On Saturday, October 27, Cynthia Croker Schultz passed away at home surrounded by her family. Cindy was born July 2, 1954, and is the second daughter of Patricia Schwartz and Rolfe Croker. She grew up in San Rafael and had a happy childhood filled with bike riding, sailing, and softball. She built strong friendships with her siblings Connie Croker, Patsy Couto, and Mitsch Croker as well as her cousins Pam Abel and Nancy Crawford who were like sisters. Cindy discovered her...

On Saturday, October 27, Cynthia Croker Schultz passed away at home surrounded by her family. Cindy was born July 2, 1954, and is the second daughter of Patricia Schwartz and Rolfe Croker. ...

Lorene "Lorie" Ropp Sonoma

“Lorie” Ropp Longtime “OG” Sonoma resident was born to Shirley Fransen & Step father Carl Fransen. She loved her family and longtime friends including her AA family. She loved this community. She had an infectious laugh & smile that could put a smile on anyone’s face & her laugh was one of a kind like her. She will be more than missed but always remembered. Lorie is survived by her daughter; Deanna Gere, her...

“Lorie” Ropp Longtime “OG” Sonoma resident was born to Shirley Fransen & Step father Carl Fransen. She loved her family and longtime friends including her AA...

Rita Roumbanis Petaluma

Rita Marie Roumbanis (Totaro) Rita was born in San Francisco and resided throughout her life in San Francisco, Marin and Sonoma Counties. In 1960, Rita married William (Bill) Roumbanis and became the loving mother of three beautiful sons: Michael, Dean and Billy. She was first known to them as the lady in the purple coat. A few years later she was blessed with the birth of her loving daughter Georgette. Rita loved life and was ever curious about many things. She was a...

Rita Marie Roumbanis (Totaro) Rita was born in San Francisco and resided throughout her life in San Francisco, Marin and Sonoma Counties. In 1960, Rita married William (Bill)...

Gerald Riley Sonoma

Gerald (Jerry) H. Riley, age 85, passed away peacefully at home in Sonoma on October 14, 2018. He was born to Verna Massey and Ernie Riley in Santa Rosa on November 30, 1932. He lived in San Francisco until 1947 when his family moved to Sonoma. After leaving Sonoma Valley High School he enlisted in the Air Force where he was given, in his words, the most dangerous job in the military, a cook. In March of 1952 he married the love of his life, Marian J. Sutter, who preceded him in...

Gerald (Jerry) H. Riley, age 85, passed away peacefully at home in Sonoma on October 14, 2018. He was born to Verna Massey and Ernie Riley in Santa Rosa on November 30, 1932. He lived in San...

Owen Thomas Sonoma

Owen M. Thomas died in Sonoma on October 13th 2018, where he had lived for 67 years. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina on May 19th, 1924 to George and Annie Thomas. He grew up in Dallas, Texas and served in the Navy during World War II. Owen graduated Baylor University with a Bachelor of Music degree. He taught one year in Texas, then came to California and was in Sonoma teaching music for thirty two years. Owen was involved in many musical activities in Sonoma,...

Owen M. Thomas died in Sonoma on October 13th 2018, where he had lived for 67 years. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina on May 19th, 1924 to George and Annie Thomas. He grew up...

Jacob Paine Sonoma

Jacob Patrick Paine Oct 15th 1998 - Oct 7th 2018 Our son, brother, nephew, grandson, and friend. Jake was a beautiful person that we loved and treasured. A true gift we will forever miss. Jake was talented in many ways. Bright and artistic. Loved acting, playing water polo and hanging with his friends. He was so funny and charming. A sweet, sensitive,thoughtful and insightful soul. Many knew him as a true friend. Our hearts are broken over this loss of one taken too soon. Jacob, We are...

Jacob Patrick Paine Oct 15th 1998 - Oct 7th 2018 Our son, brother, nephew, grandson, and friend. Jake was a beautiful person that we loved and treasured. A true gift we will forever miss. Jake was...