Celebration of Life

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...

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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...

Celebrate Ernest Nicholas Frandsen

Ernest Nicholas Frandsen passed away on Wednesday, January 18th after a sudden decline in health caused by pneumonia and cancer. He was vibrant and physically active until December 29th. At age 92, he loved to shop, read, go out to dinner with family and friends, watch movies, decorate, give See’s...

Celebrate Courtney Jade Davis

In Loving MemoryFebruary 6, 1991-January 5, 2008 Courtney, Hey There….Here’s looking at you, Now, you would be age 32, A short life…if we only knew, Cancer sucks…that is very true. Happy Birthday Courtney. Love, Dad and Mom Hope to see anyone who would like to join us at the Cloverdale River Park...

Celebrate Alan Dale Chestovich

January 8, 1952 - December 12, 2022 Al Chestovich, long time Cloverdale resident, passed away in the comfort of his home on December 12, 2022. Al was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. At the age of 19 he came to California. He was a machinist for PG&E at the Geysers. He continued his career at...

Celebrate David Stapp

January 11, 2023 David Stapp, loving husband and father, fell asleep in death on January 11th, 2023. He was preceded by his devoted wife Marilynn in September 2016. Dave was raised in beautiful Paradise, CA as the middle child of three. He found life to be an adventure, enjoying camping,...

Courtney Jade Davis ~ February 6, 1991 – January 5, 2008

This picture of Courtney was taken at 8th grade promotion and was the last carefree day of her life. Her life fell apart a few days later with a cancer diagnosis…Ewing’s Sarcoma. Who had ever heard of such a thing? On this 15th anniversary, we would like to share a few borrowed and slightly...

Celebrate Mary Catherine (Gambetta) Nichols

Mary Catherine Nichols, 81 of Bloomington, passed Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at her home. Mary was born April 3, 1941 in Sonoma County, daughter of Albert and Dena (Santich) Gambetta, Sr. She married Richard O. “Nick” Nichols on August 15, 1965 in Cloverdale. He preceded her in death on September...

Celebrate Vernon Arthur Lile

Vernon Arthur Lile, native of Cloverdale, passed away Tuesday, November 15, age 90, following a long battle with cancer. Vern was born Nov.20,1931 and graduated from Cloverdale High School, where he starred in basketball and baseball. In 1951, Vern married Mary Kansala. He worked for the U.S....

Celebrate Nellie Marie Randen

September 10, 1935 – October 10, 2022 Nellie Marie Randen was born September 10, 1935 in House, New Mexico to Glenn and Nellie Devenport. After graduating High School in Winslow, Arizona, Nellie worked as a “Harvey House Girl” for the railroad in New Mexico. She then attended business school. On...

Celebrate Kimberly Anne (Hatcher) Roux

February 9, 1962 - July 17, 2022 After a long and courageous battle, Kimberly Anne (Hatcher) Roux succumbed to cancer. She was 60 years of age. Born February 9, 1962 in Norfolk Virginia, the daughter of a Naval Officer, the family moved several times before settling in Healdsburg in 1972....

Celebrate James (Jim) Miller

February 26, 1949 – July 15, 2022 James (Jim) Miller went home to be with Jesus July 15, 2022. He passed at home in the earlymorning hours with family by his side. He was born in Pasco, Washington February 26, 1949 toJames and Phyllis Miller. He attended high school in Thompson Falls, MT and...

Celebrate Paul Allen Lane

November 6, 1939 - June 15, 2022 Paul Lane passed away at the age of 83 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife Nikki, daughters Amber Beyer and Kara Beaman, along with seven grandchildren and numerous brothers and sisters in his East Coast Family. Longtime...

Jerome Wolter

Jerome Wolter passed away peacefully at his home in Cloverdale, CA surrounded by his loving family on June 2, 2022, after a difficult battle with cancer. Jerome was born in Philadelphia and moved to Cloverdale with is parents 25 years ago. He was employed with International Wood Products and...

Richard Pellegrini 1932-2022

Richard Pellegrini 1932-2022 Richard was born at Healdsburg General Hospital to Ruth Finney Pellegrini and Raoul Pellegrini. He had deep roots in Sonoma and Mendocino counties; at one time, hisPellegrini grandparents owned the Asti grocery store. His maternal grandparents were Grace and Charles...

Anna Maria Amaroli Gillis

Anna Maria Amaroli Gillis September 8, 1920 – February 18, 2022 Anna passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side after a brief illness. Anna was born in Porretta Terme Italy. She arrived in Boston on a ship at the age of eleven months with her mother, Teresa. This was after her dad...

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