Obituaries

Faye Marie Ruppert left this world on March 2, 2018 at the age of 92, to be reunited in heaven with her husband and the love of her life Donald “Don” Ruppert. We know that they are both happy and at peace now. Faye...

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.

Gary M. Jones - Hunter, fisherman, veteran

Bob retired as Plant Manager at Standard Structures after 42 years. He enjoyed fishing with his life long friend Rick Chiesa, camping at the coast, wood working, and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren whom adored their Papa. Bob was extremely loving and...

Joe Dewain Mitchell of Cloverdale, CA passed away at his home on May 1, 2019 surrounded by his family and “little dog Kadee.”