Joan May (Snow) Fennessey
Joan May (Snow) Fennessey joined her loving husband, Carl, in Heaven on January 15, 2017 at the age of 83. The daughter of Albert and Marcella Snow, she was born in Montreal, Quebec on May 19, 1933. She was the beloved younger sister of Violet Allardice, who currently lives in Kelowna, BC. She was predeceased by her brothers, Don and Alfred Snow. Numerous nieces and nephews across Canada are missing her candid sense of humor and love. The center of Joan’s life was always her close family including her loving daughter, Colleen Hale, and son-in-law James. Her granddaughters, Jocelyn and Erin were the twinkle in her eye and she adored them beyond words. Joan’s heart was complete when Lilly joined the family as her bonus granddaughter. She loved being their Nanny, and she became grandmotherly to many of her caregivers. Her nurses loved her, and she loved them.
Rev. Don Frederick Hieter
Rev. Don Frederick Hieter passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at his home in Cloverdale, CA. Don was reunited with his Lord and Savior after succumbing to cancer, a challenge he met while surrounded by friends and family. He was 86, born on April 6, 1930 in Hermastin, OR. In 1957 he married Ruth Mary Wertz, and together they had 2 children, Deborah and Nathan. Don and Ruth moved to Cloverdale in 1961 where he faithfully led the congregation of Oat Valley Baptist Church for over 28 years. Don spent his life in service of God and the local community. He was also a school teacher and ran a successful local business, Hieter Hearing Aid Service. A unique soul, Don was humble, keenly aware of the gifts bestowed upon him, and grateful for all that he enjoyed. He will be greatly missed. Don is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ruth Hieter, his children Deborah Ginn and Nathan Hieter and six gr andchildren, Ben Novak, Luke Novak, Arissa Hieter, Abigail Novak, Kylie Hieter and Annabelle Novak. A memorial service will be held at the Oat Valley Baptist Church on January 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
Ricardo Lopez
Ricardo Lopez, age 86, passed away at his home in Cloverdale on December 21, 2016. He was born in Puerto Rico, a son of Beatirz and Agustina Lopez. He is survived by his wife, Victoria; 6 children, Jose (Martha). Enrique (Josie), Wanda (Joe) Rodriguez, Ricardo, Jr. (Carolyn), Annette (Leland) Brockway, and Edwund (Beth) Lopez; 13 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vidalina. Ricardo worked on the Northwest Pacific Railroad for 36 years. He was a hard worker, a good family man, giving and generous. He loved his family and he loved to dance. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 8400 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor. Burial will follow at Santa Rosa Memorial Park. A visitation with Rosary service will take place from 4 to 8 pm on Thursday, December 29 at Daniels Chapel of the Roses, 1225 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa, CA.
Elvira “Vera” Molina
Elvira "Vera" Molina, age 89, our beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 7 in the Valley Convalescent and Rehabilitation Hospital in Watsonville, California, a caring and loving facility, following a short illness. Vera was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Q. Molina, daughter, Cindy Molina, and son, James Molina. She is survived by her sister, Alicia Andrade of New Mexico; children Carlos Molina, Patricia (Jorge Torres) Molina, Barbara (Elias) Tamayo, Thomas Molina, and Alicia (Tim Alexander) Molina; grandchildren Leonard (Victoria) Gaitan, George (Christina) Molina, Carlos Molina, Christi (Barry) Eisiminger, Stacey Tamayo, Sergio (Veronica) Torres, James Andrew Molina , John-Paul (Shannon) Tamayo, Irene (Tony) Nava, Jorge Valente Torres, Kimberly (Sean) Kent, Jason (Shandee) Alexander, and Andrea (Bret Hammer) Molina, as well as numer ous great grandchildren, nephews and nieces. All who shared their lives with Vera will remember her love of celebrating, family gatherings, dancing, and her generous sense of humor, which she enjoyed to her final hours. We will miss you.
Ernie Joe Sanders
Ernie Joe Sanders, Sr. passed away in Middletown on Nov. 24, at the age of 74. A native of Ripley, Tennessee, and formerly of Cloverdale, Ernie lived in Lake County for 8 years.
Joyce Lee Hill-Rowe
Joyce “Joy” Lee Hill-Rowe, 67, passed away at Santa Rose Memorial Hospital on November 14, 2016. Joyce was born in Cleveland, Texas.
