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James Newsom

James Robert Newsom of Sonoma, California, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at the age of 86. Robert was born November 30, 1932, to J. Marshall and Tressa (Nowles) Newsom in El Dorado, Arkansas. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the US Air Force and served in Japan in the Air Force Band for four years. He graduated from Arkansas A & M with a teaching degree and moved to Oregon to teach where he met his wife to be, Karen M. Westerlund. After earning a...

James Robert Newsom of Sonoma, California, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at the age of 86. Robert was born November 30, 1932, to J. Marshall and Tressa (Nowles) Newsom in El Dorado,...

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James Cahill Sonoma

James Patrick Cahill died peacefully at his home on May 18, 2019 at the age of 88. Jim leaves behind his two sons, Michael and Kevin, as well as his daughter-in-law Karen Cahill, sons-in-law Chip Lenno and Scott Singleton, grandchildren Chris Cahill and Maura Hagerman, and great-grandchildren Sam, Mason, Sawyer, Emmet, Ephraim, and Phoebe Rae. Jim is preceded in death by his youngest child, Molly Cahill Singleton, who died in 2015, and his wife, Tudy Granucci Cahill, who died in 2016. Son...

James Patrick Cahill died peacefully at his home on May 18, 2019 at the age of 88. Jim leaves behind his two sons, Michael and Kevin, as well as his daughter-in-law Karen Cahill, sons-in-law Chip...

Geraldine Ceremony

Geraldine “Gerry” Rosemary (Silva) Ceremony, 83, peacefully returned to God in the early morning hours of May 16, 2019, at home with her husband of 61 years, Stanley D. Ceremony by her side. Born on Maui, HI on September 23, 1935 to parents David G. Silva and Hannah Helm Silva, where she lived along with her two older brothers David and Ron. Her early years on Maui were spent building her seashell collection, becoming a talented hula dancer and spending time with her beloved...

Geraldine “Gerry” Rosemary (Silva) Ceremony, 83, peacefully returned to God in the early morning hours of May 16, 2019, at home with her husband of 61 years, Stanley D. Ceremony by her...

Phil McGee

Sonoma resident, Phil McGee, passed away in peaceful dignity on May 15, 2019 while surrounded by family. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, and great friend who had a deep and lasting impact on countless lives. He was a true gentleman. He is survived by his loving wife Cheryl, his three sons, John (Melanie), Louis and Patrick (Sheryl), his granddaughter Natalie, his sister Anne (Cliff) Righetti , nieces Kelley (Joseph) Voss and Donna (Brent) Hayward,...

Sonoma resident, Phil McGee, passed away in peaceful dignity on May 15, 2019 while surrounded by family. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, and great friend who had a deep...

Kirsten Jaeger Sonoma

Kirsten Elisabeth Jaeger was born on June 12, 1938 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Kirsten had two older sisters, Alite, who still lives in Denmark and Grethe and a younger brother Preben who preceded her in death. Kirsten and her siblings were raised in a children’s home for many years due to the ill health of her mother. Kirsten was educated in Denmark and took courses specializing in healthcare. In 1962 she came to California and lived in San Rafael while working at the...

Kirsten Elisabeth Jaeger was born on June 12, 1938 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Kirsten had two older sisters, Alite, who still lives in Denmark and Grethe and a younger brother Preben who...

Forrest Golding Jr. Napa

Forrest Golding Jr, 91, passed away May 7th surrounded by family and friends. Forrest was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friends who will be greatly missed. Forrest was known always willing to help anyone in need. He was born January 16, 1928 in Douglas, AZ. Forrest served in the US Navy for 4 years including time on the USS Lexington and submarine USS Stickleback. He married Emma “Jean” Hefty on July 2,...

Forrest Golding Jr, 91, passed away May 7th surrounded by family and friends. Forrest was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friends who will be...

Michael Ligouri Sonoma

Mike was known to his friends and family as 'Mikey Lou' or just 'Lou'. Mike passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born in San Francisco and moved to Sonoma before he could throw a baseball. Mike enjoyed a healthy youth playing Little League Baseball, his favorite pastime. Mike could hit a ball 'a county mile'. He was a1979 graduate of Sonoma Valley High. At an early age, Mike developed a keen ability and aptitude to remember...

Mike was known to his friends and family as 'Mikey Lou' or just 'Lou'. Mike passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born in San Francisco and...

Rev. Dr. Richard Gantenbein Sonoma

On April 27, 2019, Pastor Richard Paul Gantenbein, age 68, passed away suddenly at home. Born in Portland, Oregon, he graduated from Jackson High School in 1969. He graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary in 1976, going on to earn a Doctor of Ministry degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary in 1985. He was pastor of the Granada Hills Presbyterian Church from 1976 to 1982 before leaving to become the pastor of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Sonoma, California,...

On April 27, 2019, Pastor Richard Paul Gantenbein, age 68, passed away suddenly at home. Born in Portland, Oregon, he graduated from Jackson High School in 1969. He graduated from...