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M. Faye Eraldi Sonoma

Faye Eraldi passed away at home in the afternoon of June 24, 2020. Her passing was as graceful as her life as a daughter, spouse, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Faye was born July 8, 1928 in Oildale, CA. Because her father was stationed at Pearl Harbor, her earliest childhood was spent with her parents, Mildred and Charles ‘Red’ Baetge, in Honolulu, Hawaii. The family returned to the mainland in 1936, with the addition of her baby brother,...

Faye Eraldi passed away at home in the afternoon of June 24, 2020. Her passing was as graceful as her life as a daughter, spouse, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Faye was born...

Graham Saunders

Jackie Taylor

Jackie Laverne Taylor passed away at home on the afternoon of June 19th, 2020. Her fight to live was undeniably strong. Her fight with dementia was unfair. Those of us surrounding her these last 2 years fought along beside her. Jackie was born October 16th, 1926 in Amarillo Texas. Daughter of Jesse and Dolly Parker she grew up on a farm with 8 brothers and sisters. She learned early in life farming came with a lot of responsibility and hard work. She is the last of 9 siblings. Jackie...

Jackie Laverne Taylor passed away at home on the afternoon of June 19th, 2020. Her fight to live was undeniably strong. Her fight with dementia was unfair. Those of us surrounding her these last 2...

John Thomason

John W Thomason November 7, 1933 – June 16, 2020 John passed away on June 16 at Queen of the Valley Hospital with his children by his side. He was born and raised in Berlin, MD to Hettie and John Thomason Sr. From 1953 – 1957 he served in the Navy aboard the USS Hancock CVA 19 as an Aviations Boatswain’s Mate 2. He was honorably discharged and received both the National Defense and Good Conduct Medals. After serving in the Navy for 4 years, he...

John W Thomason November 7, 1933 – June 16, 2020 John passed away on June 16 at Queen of the Valley Hospital with his children by his side. He was born and raised...

Gail del Valle Sonoma

Gail Nelson del Valle died peacefully at her home in Sonoma, CA. on June 10, 2020. Gail was born on March 21, 1935 to Florence and Norman Nelson. She was raised in Santa Cruz, CA. and graduated from University of California, Berkeley. Gail, with her husband David of 55 years, raised their family on Mercer Island, WA. and then retired to Sonoma, CA. in 2008. Gail is survived by daughter Sara Craig (Johnny), son Peter (Catherine), son William (Annjette), seven grandchildren:...

Gail Nelson del Valle died peacefully at her home in Sonoma, CA. on June 10, 2020. Gail was born on March 21, 1935 to Florence and Norman Nelson. She was raised in Santa Cruz, CA. and...

Terry Mahood

Brooks Marsh

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Anne Gut Sonoma

Anne was born on April 18, 1926 in Arizona, the daughter of a miner and boarding house owner, where she lived until graduating from the University of Arizona. She met her future husband, Ralph, while both were employees of the San Francisco Chronicle. Married in 1951, they began a life-long love of exploring the world, living in Hawaii, California, Brazil and New York City, all while raising daughters Karen, Polly, Stephanie and Sally. Anne led a rewarding professional career...

Anne was born on April 18, 1926 in Arizona, the daughter of a miner and boarding house owner, where she lived until graduating from the University of Arizona. She met her future husband,...

Kaitlyn Hanna Sonoma

Kaitlyn Ryan Hanna, age 29, passed-away peacefully at home, in the loving embrace of her mother, father, and brother on June 2, 2020, after a long and courageous battle against stage IV breast cancer. Born February 23, 1991, Kaitlyn had a true love for life and was known to be feisty and tenacious, with a spirited sense of humor, an unforgettable smile, and an infectious laugh. Everyone who met her could not help but be drawn in by her gregarious nature. Born and raised on Burndale...

Kaitlyn Ryan Hanna, age 29, passed-away peacefully at home, in the loving embrace of her mother, father, and brother on June 2, 2020, after a long and courageous battle against stage IV breast...

Dennis "Joe" Derby

Dennis James “Joe” Derby was born to James and Barbara Derby on November 15, 1943 in San Francisco, California. During his younger years, Joe resided in the Bay Area and Sonoma County, attending Santa Rosa High School where he participated in varsity football and baseball. During his late teenage years, he worked as a lifeguard at the Rio Nito beach on the Russian River, where he eventually met his wife, Marcia. In 1964 at the ages of nineteen and twenty they wed at Ebenezer...

Dennis James “Joe” Derby was born to James and Barbara Derby on November 15, 1943 in San Francisco, California. During his younger years, Joe resided in the Bay Area and Sonoma County,...