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Ryder Carl Riebli – Infant son of Angelica and
C.J.
Ryder Carl Riebli, born on Nov. 28, 2008, died on Monday, Jan.
26. His all-too-brief time touched everyone who came into contact
with him. Words cannot express the sorrow felt by his family and
their friends. Deepest sympathies are extended to his mother and
father, Angelica and Carl Joseph (C.J.) Riebli, Ryder’s
grandparents, Catherine and John Williams of Forestville and Steve
and Lanore Riebli of Sebastopol, his aunts and uncles Sabrina
Swingle, Crystal Williams, Johnny Williams, Jeni Davis, Greg Riebli
and Brandon Riebli. The family has asked that any donations be made
to the Ryder Carl Riebli Fund at any Exchange Bank.
Darin E. Henry – Graduate of El Molino
Darin Henry died on Jan. 27, 2009 in Graton at the  age of 43.
Henry was raised in Graton, and was a graduate of El Molino High
School. For more than 25 years, he worked in the family business,
Jim’s Pump Service, as a pump technician.  An avid pool player,
Henry enjoyed playing many games with his friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Toutan Henry, and is
survived by his mother Lois Henry of Graton; brother T.J.
(Victoria) Henry of ID; his grandmother Lena Riggle of Graton;
uncles Bill Henry, Todd, and aunt Mary Thomas, of ARK; and uncle
Jim (Pat) Riggle of Sebastopol; and aunt Imaleda Moorehead of
Woodland, CA. Henry is also survived by numerous cousins and
friends.
At the family’s request, no services will be held. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Graton Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O.
Box 80, Graton, CA 95444.
Elise May Baxter – Managed estate for Bob
Hope
Elise Baxter was born on Jan. 10, 1920 and died on Dec. 22, 2008
Baxter was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert and son Robert.
She is survived by her children Patricia, Constance, Jane, Steven,
Naila, Curtis, Gregory, and Natalie, as well as numerous
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
The Baxters owned and managed vacation and personal estates for
Senator William F. Knowland on the Russian River and Comedian Bob
Hope in Palm Springs, CA.
Peter W. Cameron – Lived in Sebastopol 37
years
Peter Cameron died Jan. 28, 2009 at home in Sebastopol
surrounded by his family. Peter was born, raised and educated in
San Francisco and was a Sebastopol resident for the past 37 years.
He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years and was the owner of
MC Electric for many years. He enjoyed Hot Rods, riding his Harley,
the outdoors and spending time at home with his family. Cameron was
preceded in death by his sister Beverly Hessler. He is survived by
his wife of 27 years, Gina Cameron; son, Bobby Koch; two daughters,
Kim Koch and Nicole (Nels) Hage; granddaughter, Riley Price;
sister, Christine (Tony) Sheehan; and numerous extended family
members and friends.
Zelda Marie Black – Enjoyed travel, sunsets by the
bay
Zelda Black was born in Kansas City, MO Sept. 28, 1922. Black
enjoyed many years of buying and selling antiques; enjoying
California cuisine; traveling and visiting her children around the
globe; sunsets at Bodega Bay, and Public Television.
Black was preceded in death by her parents, A.H. and Retha
Palmer, and husband Marvin G. Black. She is survived by children:
William Black (Susan), Charlene Clemens (Robert Clemens), Sandra
Black (Peter Manley), and Cynthia Black Nesti (Riccardo Nesti);
grandchildren Jessica, Liam, Margaret, Saul, Kathleen, Marianne,
Joseph, Giuliano, and Alessandro; and brothers Randall Palmer and
James Palmer and families. A private memorial service was held
January 18, 2009 at Bodega Bay.
Consuelo Mendoza – Moved to Graton in 1949
Consuelo “Chello” Mendoza died at home in Graton on Jan. 17,
2009 at the age of 92. Born in Monrovia, CA, raised in Azusa, CA
she moved to Graton in 1949, and never left. Preceded in death by
her husband Leonard P. Mendoza Sr. in 1997. Survived by her
children Christine Gray and Leonard Mendoza Jr., of Graton and
Santa Rosa; her grandchildren, Kelly Gray-Jones, Phillip Mendoza,
Steven Mendoza, Mark Mendoza, Kelly Jones and Jen Mendoza; her
great-granddaughters Marissa and Josselyn Mendoza, and her
great-granddogs, Jazz and Coco.
William A. “Will” Magers – Healdsburg High School
graduate
William A. “Will” Magers died at home February 1, 2009 at the
age of 24.
He is the son of Terry and Beverlee Magers, and brother of
Michael and Kim Magers. Will is also survived by his: grandparents,
Bill Bowen and Joan Magers, aunts and uncles Dan and Carolyn Bowen,
Doug and Valerie Brown, Jerry and Toni Staser. He will also be
missed by numerous cousins and friends, who loved him.
Will was born in Healdsburg and was a graduate of Healdsburg
H.S. class of 2002. He enjoyed outdoor activities, camping,
fishing, abaloneing and riding the Seadoos.
Friends are invited to attend visitation from 3 to 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 at Fred Young F.H., 428 N. Cloverdale Blvd.
Cloverdale, 894-2540. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Feb.7
at 11 a.m. at The Healdsburg Community Church, 1100 University St.,
Healdsburg. Interment will follow at Oakmound Cemetery,
Healdsburg.
Eloise Batchellor Hoffman – Mill Creek
native
Eloise Batchellor Hoffman, beautiful mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2009. Eloise,
(or Weaser, as she was known by family and close friends), was born
to Lillian and Stillman Batchellor on Feb. 12, 1921, in Healdsburg,
CA. She grew up at the end of Mill Creek Road west of Healdsburg in
the pioneer community of Venado. An only child, she loved riding
her pony, Monk, to attend school in the one-room Daniel School.
Eloise attended Ursuline and Healdsburg High Schools and
graduated in 1939. She attended Bouve College in Boston where she
received a BS in Physical Education and later a teaching
credential. Upon returning to California, Eloise taught at the
Katherine Branson School in Marin County.
In 1947, she married her childhood friend, Martin Hoffman. They
lived at the family home in Geyserville – now known as the Hoffman
House Restaurant – until 1974. They grew prunes, grapes, pears,
apples, and vegetables, and raised farm animals and children.
Eloise loved giving to the community through her involvement with
Campfire Girls, 4-H, and PTA; and most of all, shared her passion
for horses with her children, grandchildren, and many others. An
accomplished equestrienne, she not only taught them how to ride,
but also encouraged and supported their participation in parades,
local fairs, and horseshows. She was also a staunch
environmentalist, excellent photographer, and a writer of simple
poetry. An avid gardener, her vegetable garden was her pride and
joy.
Eloise and her husband, Martin, loved the outdoors and enjoyed
camping, backpacking, and hiking in the wilderness areas of
California, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Canada, and New Zealand. They
had an amazing camp in Burnt Ranch in Trinity County, where they
spent many happy times with family and friends.
A devoted grandmother, Weaser cherished her time with each
grandchild and great-grandchild. She supported their many interests
and activities, always attentive and involved in what they were
doing. With an adventurous spirit and a heart of gold, Eloise left
this life with dignity and grace. She will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Martin
Hoffman. She is survived by her daughters, Margaret McDaniel,
Catherine (Thomas) Reddy, and Elizabeth (Galen) McCray; her
grandsons Christian Stewart, Cameron Lyeth, Demian Reddy, Ryan
Lyeth (Jessica), Evon Reddy, Spencer McCray, and Andrew Lyeth; her
granddaughters Margaret Lyeth, Emily McCray, Jenna McDaniel,
Melanie Lyeth, and Kirsten Reddy; great-grandchildren, Emily,
Quentin, and Genevieve Lyeth, Shadae and Tyrese Stewart, and Elijah
Finley; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends and family are invited to a celebration of her life at
the Hoffman House Restaurant in Geyserville on February 21st at 2
pm.
Donations in Eloise’s memory may be made to Heifer International
(http://www.heifer.org), the
Sonoma County Land Trust (http://www.sonomatrust.org), or
Giant Steps Therapeutic Riding Center (http://www.giantstepsriding.org).
Patricia Lynn Reeves – Worked tirelessly in children’s
education
Mrs. Patricia Lynn Reeves was born on July 1, 1945 in Pittsburg,
Pennsylvania.  She passed away in peace and love on January 26,
2009 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She lived a
wonderful and full life and will be missed more than words can
describe by all who loved her.
Patti spent her infancy in Europe and then moved throughout the
U.S. as her father was transferred from base to base as a physician
and officer with the U.S. Army Air Force. Her family eventually
landed in California.  Patti attended Lone Mountain College in San
Francisco and graduated with a BS Degree in History. After college
she joined the Peace Corps and spent several years in South America
where she began to fulfill one of her dreams to travel and help
make a difference in the world. She eventually settled in
Healdsburg where she worked tirelessly in children’s education and
improving all aspects of education. Her dedication to the
underserved and disadvantaged was a signature of her career as a
teacher and vice principal, and she was known for her advocacy
towards advancing the potential in every student, regardless of his
or her shortcoming.
She married the love of her life, Gary Reeves (who has passed
away) and they had three wonderful children (Juno, also deceased),
Xica and Taj. Patti and Gary spent several more years living in
Brazil and teaching. She spoke Portuguese, Spanish and French. She
loved to travel and spent much of her time off exploring the world,
sometimes close to home, sometimes further away, and always with
her family. 
Patti was brilliant and possessed a progressive and amazing
intellect and capacity for learning. Her interests and passions
were varied and included literature and the arts. She loved reading
and writing and had an insatiable desire to constantly learn.  Had
she ever been on the Jeopardy show, she would have easily won.  She
loved nature, especially the mountains and the ocean. She loved the
Giants and the 49ers. She loved to cook and made the world’s best
Caesar salad and stuffed artichokes. She had a strong intellectual
interest in and fascination with dreams, and had a rich spiritual
life, which included the metaphysical exploration of the
psyche. 
Patti loved all that is good in the world but mostly she loved
Gary and her children and her family. She was a true and lifelong
friend to many.  No one could ever have asked for a better mother,
wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin or friend. She is survived by
her children Xica and Taj Reeves, her father Dr. Sam Camarata and
her siblings Mikie Joyce, John Camarata, Dr. Chris Camarata, SJ
Camarata, Peter Camarata, Celie Schoustra and Dr. Gerry Camarata.
She will be missed immensely and cherished forever. Anyone wishing
to make donations in Patti’s memory please direct them to the
Healdsburg Education Fund.