All Obituaries

Randy Rogers, born in 1958 in Santa Rosa, California, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2026. A devoted brother, uncle, friend, and nationally ranked Masters swimmer, Randy lived a life marked by service, integrity, and quiet excellence.   A 1981 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Randy served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the Pacific and Middle East, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He played key roles in operations, logistics, and communications, and served in both ...

Katherine Geraldine Halloran passed away on June 5th, 2026. She was born August 8th, 1943, in Milford, Michigan, the only child of Gladys and Thurman Buell. She married Richard D. Halloran Jr. in 1968, and together they moved to Millington, Michigan, where they raised their three children. Kathy grew up in Milford and built her family life in Millington, where she and Richard created a home rich with tradition and hard work. The family grew the majority of their own vegetables, and Kathy ...

Richard P. Merlo 1949–2026 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of a bright light in our lives, Richard P. Merlo, aged 76. Richard left us peacefully on June 4, 2026, with his beloved wife, Diane, and his cherished son, Richie, by his side. Born and raised in Sonoma, California, Rich was the son of John and Marie Merlo, founder of the historic El Dorado Hotel & Restaurant. Growing up on the Sonoma Plaza he had one of the coolest, most historic "front ...

Judith (Judy) Hill, 87, passed away 6/3/26.  She was preceded in death by her husband Jim Hill.     She is survived by her children Brian, Peggy and Douglas and her siblings Ellen, David and Nels.     Judy graduated from St. Xavier College in Chicago with a BS in Nursing.  She met her husband in the Air Force.   Her nursing career took her to many locations around the world including Japan and the Philippines as an Air Force Captain.  She served as ...

Jon Gordon Traub, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 2, 1944, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Gordon lived a life marked by kindness, humor, hard work, and love. He was devoted to his family and found great joy in fishing, hunting, boating, travel, and the many projects that kept his hands and mind busy. Gordon was predeceased by his wife, Judy Traub; his son, Kris Hard; and his daughter, Jennifer Berry. He is survived by his beloved ...

On the day of May 15, 2026, Dale Arnold Charles passed away peacefully, surrounded by his beloved family, at his home in Sonoma.   Dale was born to Oliver “Pop” Charles & Leona Charles on August 9, 1940 in the town of North Conway, New Hampshire. He survived the great Circus fire of 1944 in Connecticut, while moving with his family to Glen Ellen, California, where he attended Dunbar Elementary.   He graduated from Sonoma Valley High School in 1959, where ...

Donna Jean Keegan, 80, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, following complications from Parkinson's disease. A longtime resident of Sonoma, Donna was born on July 28, 1945, in San Francisco, California. In 1975, she moved to Sonoma with her first husband, John Tyson and their two young daughters, where she built a life centered on family, friendship, service, and adventure. In 1987, she married her second husband and love of her life, Wayne Keegan where ...

Gregory M. DiPaolo died on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the age of 77. Born and raised in South Philadelphia to Michael and Theresa DiPaolo, Greg grew up in an Italian family with a love of great food, wine and storytelling. He carried these passions throughout his life and shared them generously with others. Greg’s own story spanned from coast-to-coast, filled with experiences and friendships to last a lifetime. Greg put down roots in Sonoma both literally and figuratively. He ...

Heaven got a whole lot rowdier on the morning of Wednesday, April 1st when our proud Italian Nonno, Gary Magnani passed peacefully in his home in Sonoma, California. Gary was born on August 13th 1949 in Oakland, California, before moving with his family to Healdsburg, California where he attended elementary through high school, graduating Healdsburg High in1967. Gary enlisted in the United States Navy in 1969 and during his service sailed all over the world. He welcomed his children in 1991 ...

Daniel Thomas Radke, age 92, passed away on April 1, 2026. Dan was born on May 6, 1933, in Dickinson, North Dakota, to Mabel (Fisher) and Daniel H. Radke. At the age of three, he moved with his family to San Francisco, California, where he was raised. He attended Polytechnic High School and later City College of San Francisco. In 1952, Dan proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He achieved the rank of Sergeant and served honorably during the Korean conflict—an experience ...