Barbara Minter passed away quietly in her home on March 30, 2009. She was 74. Born Barbara Vierra, in Westwood, California on July 6, 1934, she moved to Sonoma with her parents, Ruben and Helen Vierra, in 1941 when she was 7. She attended the... Continue

Edward Joseph O’Flynn passed away peacefully at 6:30 a.m. on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2009 at his home in Sonoma, his family at his side. He was 87, lived a fulfilling life and was, himself, full of life.  Ed was a native of Brooklyn, N.Y.... Continue

Bill Lucas, long-time Glen Ellen resident, passed away Thursday morning, April 2. He was 79 years old. Born in Briar Town, Okla. on July 1, 1929 to Pearl and Levi Lucas, he was the youngest of six children. The most important thing in the world... Continue

Jean Hodgson passed away, with her family, at her home, on Tuesday, March 31, following a short illness. She was 93. Jean Adele Martin was born Jan. 6, 1916 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, to Laura (Conrad) Martin and Clyde Martin, a pharmacist and the Mayor of... Continue

Gregory Mark Paganini passed on March 10, 2009, at home in Sonoma at the age of 48. His sudden death from a heart attack has impacted many and he will be remembered for his generosity and loving nature. He was the beloved husband of Kristi;... Continue

Delphine Katherine Maggiolo, 91, passed away peacefully in Sonoma on March 23, 2009, with her daughter Paulette, Michael Bartlett and Pat Ray at her side. She lived robustly until natural age-related causes took her quickly. She was born on Sept. 11, 1917 in Santa Rosa... Continue

Leon Robert McCarthey Sr., passed away peacefully in his hometown of Monterey, Calif. on Feb. 13, 2009, after a lengthy illness. He was 57. Leon was born in California to Robert and Emille McCarthey. He graduated from Seaside High School in 1969. Leon loved playing... Continue

Robert H. (Bob) Cannard died peacefully at home in Sonoma on Sunday March 8, 2009. Bob was born on May 31, 1926, in Danville, Penn., and moved to Sonoma Valley with his family in 1960. He has since been an active participant in valley life... Continue

Donald R. Allee, Don was born September 25, 1928 in Fruita, Colo. He passed away peacefully February 24, 2009 but lives in the hearts and minds of his family and friends. He spent his youth in Grand Junction, Colo., and most of his adult years... Continue