Celebration of Life
Celebrate Doris Mitzi Tait Valera
July 26, 1953-August 31, 2023As rare as the blue moon itself, Mitzi Valera lay to rest on such a magical day, August 31, 2023, after battling multiple factors including strokes. She was born in San Francisco to Ray Tait and Mercedes Green. She was the oldest of her three siblings: Charlotte...
Celebrate Ed Seghesio
September 8, 1926 – August 15, 2023As the sun was rising over his vineyard in the Dry Creek Valley, Ed Seghesio died peacefully on August 15, 2023. He was born September 8, 1926 to Arthur and Irene Seghesio. He spent a happy childhood with his older brother Ray at the Home Ranch in Cloverdale. He...
Celebrate John Lee Kirn
November 21, 1948 – July 21, 2023 John died in his sleep July 21, 2023, at the age of 74. He was out on the road in his motorhome, cruising through the state of South Dakota. A full-time vagabond since about 2017, John relished exploring the backroads and tiny towns of the U.S. with his beloved...
Celebrate Elizabeth “Betty” Kunakov
On July 23, 2023, Elizabeth “Betty” Kunakov passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was 88 years young and lived a full life. A longtime Cloverdale resident, she loved her small town and actively participated in many organizations such as Soroptomist, Citrus Fair, the Food Pantry and Living Water...
Celebrate Harold Peters
05/22/1919 – 06/04/2023 Harold W. Peters, longtime Cloverdale resident, passed away June 4, 2023 at 104 years of age. He was born on May 22, 1919 in Cherokee, Iowa to Ray and Laura Peters. Preceded in death by his wife Genevieve, brother Don Peters and sister Dorthey Ray. The family moved to the...
Celebrate Val Howland Hanchett
May 8, 1945 - June 9, 2023 Val Howland Hanchett was born May 8, 1945 and died on June 9, 2023. He was 78 years old. He was born in Everett, Washington on VE (Victory in Europe) Day while his dad was still engaged in the conflict in the Pacific. Growing up in a newspaper family, Val would find...
Celebration of Life for “BBQ” Bob Krucker
Please join the family in the Celebration of Life for “BBQ” Bob Krucker Sunday June 11th Noon-3pm, 111 N. Cloverdale Blvd.
Joe Hawley – In Memoriam
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Joe Hawley of Cloverdale, California, who died peacefully on April 19th, 2023, just a few days after his 85th birthday. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones, and knew he was loved by students and colleagues far and wide. His great...
Welcome to the World Ellis Reed Wheeler!
Congratulations toJace and Jenessa!
Donald R. Goodman 7/13/1939-4/29/2023
Please join us to Celebrate Don Goodman, the Voice of Cloverdale Sports, on June 3rd at 11am at Cloverdale High School football field. In the tradition that our Dad would love, the snack shack will be open for snacking and all proceeds will go directly to support Eagle Pride Booster Club. Please...
Celebrate Barbara Talmadge
Barbara Jane (Tichenor) Talmadge passed away on March 23rd, 2023 at the age of 98. She was born in Southern California in 1925 to George and Huldah Tichenor. In 1943 she married James Talmadge (nee Joseph Keaton) becoming the daughter-in-law of comedian Buster Keaton and spent many evenings...
Happy 13 year Anniversary
Patrick & Cami Smook
In Loving Memory of Bandita & Sophia
This is a tribute to our two amazing and beloved feline companions who brought us so much joy over the years. Though sent over the Rainbow Bridge, we honor and miss them and know they will forever perpetuate happiness. Steele Holmes & Judy Skelton15 years19 years
Celebrate John William Duffy
May 15, 1929 - April 4, 2023 John William Duffy, a 40-year resident of Cloverdale, passed away at the age of 93 on April 4, 2023. He was born May 15, 1929 in Haydock, England to an English mother and Irish father. After earning a Higher Level National Certificate, John joined the Royal Air Force...
Celebrate John Harrington
John Harrington’s Celebration of LifeSunday May 21st, 202311:30am Poker Flat Picnic Grounds at Lake Sonoma (Across from the Fish Hatchery) Please RSVP by May 13th, 2023tammytaha@gmail.com
Congratulations to Ariana & Elliott
Ariana Mendoza and Elliott Nixon were married on March 18th, 2023 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Mission Church. Ariana is the daughter of Genaro Sr. Mendoza and Estela Velasco, and sister of Genaro Jr. and Joel Mendoza. Elliott is the son of Michael and Denaire Nixon, and brother of...
Celebrate “BBQ Bob” Krucker
Born and raised in Kansas City, MO with BBQ in the blood, Bob Krucker lived in Israel for 27 years and then came out to Cloverdale, California to make BBQ, Burgers and more at The Hamburger Ranch. Our condolences to Bob’s wife Joanne and his entire family.
Celebrate Kenneth Hamilton Wilson
January 3, 1945 - March 8, 2023 Ken was born on January 3, 1945 in North Plains, Oregon. His heart never left Oregon when he moved to Cloverdale in the mid 1950’s. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Pamela Petersen Wilson, sons Brandon Lenn and Travis, daughter-in-law Jennifer, and...
Love Album
Celebrate Lester Milfred Herring
1924-2023 Lester Herring passed recently in McMinnville, Oregon, age 98. A celebration of life will be held February 18th at the Church of Christ in McMinnville, Oregon. Lester, the first of three children born to Lester Lee and Minnie Maude (Carter) Herring in Fresno, CA, attended school in a one...
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