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Obituaries
Obituary:Kenneth Lawrence PDF Print E-mail
Kenneth Lawrence "Lombo" Lombardi          
Passed away in Santa Rosa on November 19, 2008 at the age of 70. Dearly beloved father of Lisa Lombardi of Santa Rosa and Amy Lombardi and husband Tom Nedelsky of Santa Cruz. He was the loving son of Guido Lombardi of Santa Rosa; stepson of Bob Matthews; dear brother of Nancy Hyde and her husband, Walt, Bob Lombardi and his wife, Charlene, and Kay Johnson and her husband, Dale. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and longtime friend Linda English of Santa Rosa. A native and lifelong resident of Santa Rosa, Ken was a Santa Rosa Junior College and UC Berkeley alumni and a civil engineer, most recently employed by Brelje and Race. Lombo was an avid sports fan following the 49ers, NASCAR, and CAL Bears football. He is fondly remembered for his keen sense of humor, his oft-repeated jokes and phrases, his generosity, and his unabashed enthusiasm for life. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Roses, 1225 Sonoma Ave, Santa Rosa, interment to follow at Santa Rosa Memorial Park. Donations in his memory may be made to Wigs for Kids, 21330 Center Ridge Rd, Ste. 26, Rocky River, OH 44116, The American Cancer Society 1451 Guerneville Rd, Ste. 220, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, or Sutter VNA Hospice, 1110 N. Dutton Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401. DANIELS CHAPEL OF THE ROSES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES (707) 525-3730

 
Obituary:Phyllis I. Henningsen PDF Print E-mail
Phyllis I. Henningsen, 79, of Santa Rosa, CA passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2008 in Susanville, CA.

She is survived by her daughters, Sharee Bass of Susanville, Kathy Woodard of Reno and Michelle Whitehead of Janesville; grandchildren, Jason and Justin Woodard of Reno and Kody, Jesse and Curtis of Janesville; two great- grandchildren, Jayden and Jace Woodard of Reno; numerous nephews and nieces as well as Virgil Baker and family of Santa Rose, CA.

A funeral memorial is planned for Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah‘s Witnesses, 2404 Paul Bunyan Road, Susanville, CA.

 
Obituary:William Robb Kelly PDF Print E-mail
William Robb Kelly          
Entered into rest, September 8, 2008 in Santa Rosa, CA. Dearly beloved fifty-six year husband of Marguerite Ann Kelly of Santa Rosa (Oakmont), CA. Loving father of Mary Kay (Roland) Navia of American Canyon, CA, Margaret (George) Gladius of Stockton, CA and Sheila Mayer of Redding, CA. Adored grandfather of Tony Gladius, Christopher Mayer, Jeff Gladius, Lisa Mayer, Brandon Navia and Derrick Navia. Also survived by one brother, Stewart Kelly of MO. A native of Washington, age 81 years. William was a member of S.I.R.S., the Knights of Columbus and Star of the Valley Catholic Church. William was a retired Purchasing Agent with American Steel Company, and a veteran of the US Navy residing in our community for the past nineteen years. Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at 12 Noon on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Star of the Valley Catholic Church (545 White Oak Drive, Santa Rosa, CA, 95409). Private inurnment; Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Santa Rosa, CA. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions in William's memory are preferred to the Hanna Boys Center, PO Box 100, Sonoma, CA, 95476 -or- to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements entrusted to: LAFFERTY & SMITH COLONIAL CHAPEL, Directors (707)539-2921

 
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