CALIFORNIA OBITUARIES

Archive for January, 2010

3/1/27-1/22/10. Albert Guidi was born and raised in San Anselmo to Celestino and Corrina Guidi. After graduating Tamalpais High School he worked in the family business, Marin County Poultry Company in San Anselmo. In 1950 Albert met Beverly Oliva, who lived in San Francisco. After three months of dating, they were married on August 6, 1950. She was the love of his life and the two recently celebrated their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary. They raised two sons, Jeffery (and Dana) and Robert (and Sandra); and seven grandchildren: Jennaway, Corey, Lance, Shanon and Jesse, Colin and Andrew. Albert is predeceased by his parents, and siblings Mary Zampatti, Lawrence and Cyril Guidi. Albert enjoyed gardening at his longtime home in Fairfax. He enjoyed hunting trips with his two sons and grandsons. Given his lack of precision, his sons and grandchildren enjoyed a much greater opportunity to shoot birds. His other love was the Fairfax Parlour of the Native Sons of the Golden West where he played many pedro games with his close friends in the club. Albert belonged to the Parlour for over fifty years. Albert enjoyed his annual vacations with friends and family at King’s Beach in Lake Tahoe. Albert spent many years as a coach and President of the Fairfax Little League. Heartfelt thanks go out to the many Oak Manor neighbors and all the loving friends who have offered their love and support over the past several months. A rosary will be held on January 30, 2010 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rita’s Church in Fairfax. The family would like to suggest a contribution to Hospice, in lieu of flowers. MONTE’S CHAPEL OF THE HILLS SAN ANSELMO (415)453-8440
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Albert Whitgob Albert Whitgob, in Walnut Creek on January 25, 2010 at 87 years of age. A native of California. A sales representative for S.E. Rykoff for 35 years. A Veteran of WW II and a member of the San Francisco Masonic Lodge. Husband of the late Sylvia Whitgob for 58 years. Devoted father of Dave (Pamela) Whitgob; loving grandfather of Joshua (Shalon), Alison (Garrett), Trina and John; dear great-grandfather of Summer and Reese. Private services were held.
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Age: 88 years. Alice “Midge” Bonomi passed away in Petaluma on January 25, 2010. Devoted wife of the late Albert Augusto Bonomi, Sr. Loving and proud mother of Al Jr. and his wife Beverly Muelrath Bonomi of Petaluma. Adored grandmother to: Diana and Jim Barnacle, Cheryl and Kevin Aguirre, Michelle Bonomi, Kris and Tony Vitali, and Cathy Bonomi. Devoted great-grandmother to: Travis and Ashley Aguirre, Justin Aguirre, Cristie, Brian and Gina Barnacle; and Peter Joseph Vitali. Cherished sister of the late Josephine Jones, Madeline Silva, Lorraine Pozzi and Raymond Gill. Dear sister-in-law of Mary Bonomi and Bill and “Babe” Bonomi. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A native and lifelong resident of Sonoma county Midge was born to Alice and Joe Techiera. Midge retired after years of working as a machinist with Hewlett Packard. However, her spunky spirit led her to a new profession — “The Cat and Duck Lady”. You could find her during the wee hours of the morning at Lucchesi Park feeding the cats and ducks. Her commitment to the animals was recognized in 1993 by the California Parks and Recreation Assoc. Midge was always on the go, but never before noon, as she was a night owl. She and Al Sr. enjoyed their trips to Europe as well as the Reno bus trips. She was a member of the St. James Church, Sons of Italy, and Italian Catholic Federation. A special thank you to the staff at Adobe House for their loving care of Midge. Friends and family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 125 Sonoma Mountain Parkway, Petaluma. A Visitation will be on Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 6:30 p.m. at PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society, PO Box 1296, Santa Rosa, CA 95402 or the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Outreach, 450 Hayes Ln., Petaluma, CA 94952. Entombment: Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Petaluma
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Allen “OOP” Willard, 77 of Bermuda Dunes, Calif. passed away on January 20, 2010 at home with his family by his side. He was born on December 21, 1932 to Allen and Eleanor Willard in Hollywood, Calif. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1954. He married Ann Kennedy in 1966. He was the founder and former owner of Indio Florist, Palm Desert Florist and Rancho Mirage Florist. Oop was a member of the Bermuda Dunes Country Club, Coachella Masonic Lodge #476 and a recipient of the HIRAM award, Life time member of Indio Elks #1643, Shriners, Indio Rotary, Boy’s and Girl’s Club of the Coachella Valley, and proud sponsor and coach of the Indio Florist Little League teams for many years. From 1979 to 2000, he fulfilled a dream, traveling worldwide with the International Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians, golfing on some of the finest courses in the world. He was past director with the SCGA and served on the ratings committee for over a decade. Oop is survived by his wife, Ann; daughters, Kristy Lyttle (Timm) of Yucaipa, Calif. and Laurie Brown of Palm Desert; sons, Keith Willard of Indian Wells, Calif., Mark Brown (Kelley) of Salton Sea, Calif., and Mike Brown (Carrie) of La Quinta, Calif.; and his grandchildren, Tyler Lyttle, Justin Ortiz, Shane Brown and Allison Brown. He was preceded in death by his only brother, Dick Willard in 2005. Masonic services are to be held at Shepherd of the Valley-Methodist Church, 45-501 Deglet Noor, Indio, CA 92201 on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 1:00 PM.
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Anne F. Brahy Born January 10, 1921 in Alsace, France. She came by ship to America with her family landing in New York in 1927, where she lived until she was married to Raymond Brahy in 1941. They moved to California in 1946. She also lived at Park Towers in San Mateo over twenty years before moving to Lincoln, CA with her daughter Annette and family. Anne was one of nine children. She has three brothers still living; Berthold Aberth, Oliver Aberth, and William Aberth. She is also survived by her children, George Brahy of San Mateo, John Brahy of Redwood City, Florie Goulding of Truckee, Ray Brahy of New Branfels, TX, Richard Brahy of Auburn, WA and Annette Burked of Lincoln. Also 19 grand children and 22 great grandchildren. She was a wonderful, loving woman and we will miss her!
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Antreas D. Mesrobian, M.D., 71, of Palm Springs, Calif. died on January 19, 2010 at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, Calif. Antreas was born on May 13, 1938 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Africa; son of the late Diran and Vartouhi Mesrobian. Antreas is survived by his wife and best friend of 45 years, Bela; his son, Varouge and his family; and his daughter, Hasmig. He also leaves behind his sisters, Zarouhi Tilbian and Perouz Knadjian; his brother, Garo Mesrobian and his sister, Lucine Bidmead and all of their families. The service will take place at 1:00 PM, Sat., January 23, 2010 at Forest Lawn Mortuary, 69855 E. Ramon Rd., Cathedral City, CA 92234 with Father Zakarian of The Armenian Apostilic Church of the Desert officiating. In lieu of flowers, as per the family’s wishes, memorial contributions can be made to The Armenian Apostilic Church of the Desert, 38900 Vista Dunes Rd., Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.
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Age: 84 years. Passed away at her Santa Rosa residence with her family present on January 20, 2010. Devoted wife, for 64 years, of Frank Smith, Jr. of Santa Rosa. Loving mother of Keith Smith of Santa Rosa, and the late Dennis Smith. Cherished grandmother of Daniel Smith of Santa Rosa. Dear mother-in-law of Shirley Smith of Rohnert Park. Survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. As a teenager, the family moved from Missouri to South San Francisco where she became a Navy welder during World War II. It was during the war that she met Frank “Smitty” Smith, Jr. at a USO “dime-a-dance”. Taken with each other, “Smitty” proposed to June that very night on the dance floor and she accepted. They have lived in Sonoma county for 14 years. Though battling Alzheimer’s Disease for several years she never lost her sweet smiling face and gentle, loving nature. A Visitation will be on Friday, January 29, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY AND CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma, CA. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at the mortuary. Burial will be on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 12:00 Noon at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, CA. Memorial contributions may be made to, Redwood Empire, 1211 N. Dutton Ave., Suite A, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, in her memory.
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Gabriel F. Bargas Jan. 5, 1916 - Jan. 25, 2010 Resident of San Leandro Gabriel Bargas, patriarch of a large, close-knit East Bay family, …..
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Leona L. Barradas a longtime resident of San Leandro before moving to Lincoln, CA passed away January 23, 2010 Loving wife of the late …..
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