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Donald Duane Dutil, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 29, 2020 after three years coping with Lewey Body Dementia and its accompanying effects upon the body. Don was born on August 5, 1928 and raised in San Francisco. Son of Emile and Elsie Dutil, deceased. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bertram Dutil, Emil Dutil, and Albert Dutil. He graduated from Polytechnic High School in San Francisco where he was inducted into the Poly Hall of Fame for Basket...ball. He attended San Francisco State University and the Wharton School of Finance in Philadelphia. He started his banking career with Crocker National Bank and spent most of his career there as Vice President and Manager of Crocker’s statewide governmental service group. He joined the Bank of New York in 1985 as Vice President responsible for governmental agencies and union relationships for the Western United States. He spent most of his adult life in San Mateo and was appointed to the San Mateo County Retirement Board. He was also a member of the San Francisco Commercial Club and The Bankers Club. Don retired from the Bank of New York in 1999 and moved to Sonoma with his wife, Maureen. He was subsequently appointed by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors as the public member to the County Oversight Committee, which oversees the investments of the County’s portfolio, which has well over a billion dollars in assets. Served 11-1/2 years on the Committee and 6 years as the Chairman. He was an avid sports fan and followed all the Bay Area teams both professional and college. Don has three children, Donald Dutil, Denise Dutil, and Michael Dutil (Laura) and two grandchildren, Michelle Dutil and Mikey Dutil (Bethany) and a great grandchild, Sofia Dutil. He also has many cousins, nieces and nephews living in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Due to Covid-19 and affects of fires, a private funeral and burial will be held. A memorial celebration of his life will be conducted at a later date when restrictions are lifted. Words of thanks and appreciation during Don’s stay in Sonoma Post Acute are extended to the Hospice by the Bay staff and to the Nurses and CNAs of Sonoma Post Acute. Donations in Don’s memory may be made to: Hospice By The Bay, 190 W. Napa Street, Sonoma, Ca or St. Francis Solano Catholic Church, 469 Third Street West, Sonoma, California. Inquiries can be made to Windsor Healdsburg Mortuary at 707.838.6000 or by visiting www.whcmortuary.com. See more

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Dana Miller Schornstein 1961-2020 After a heroic 30-year battle with multiple sclerosis, Dana died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on September 13, 2020. She was 59 years old. Her exceptional courage will forever inspire the loved ones she left behind.... Dana grew up in the Laurel Canyon area of Los Angeles. She graduated from the University of Denver with a Mass Communications degree. After a short stint living in Miami, FL and working in the advertising industry, she moved back to California and began a career in visual effects film production. She received screen credit on over a half dozen major movie releases including Poltergeist II: The Other Side, The Lost Boys, and The Abyss, which won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects in 1990. Dana’s natural curiosity, positivity, and genuine interest in people left an appreciative smile on the face of everyone she encountered. Albert Camus captures Dana’s egalitarian approach to life in her favorite college quote: Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend. She was a loving spouse and a devoted mother. Dana is survived by her husband of 35 years, Hal Schornstein, her three adult children Brittany Schornstein, Lucas Schornstein, and Chace Schornstein, her father Dr. Irwin Miller (Helen) and her sisters Ellen Gleitman (Rick) and Julie Alpert (Derek). Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to your local chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Sonoma resident, Evelyn Montaldo, passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 99 on September 11, 2020. In her final days, she was surrounded by the love of her large family who traveled near and far to be with her. Evelyn was born to Charles and Cecelia Banchero, on June 16, 1921 in Napa, CA. She lived in Sonoma nearly all of her life and attended Sonoma Valley schools, with the exception of a short time living in Napa as a young girl. Evelyn was married to her late hus...Continue reading

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Cristobal(Kiko)Pena, 55, of Windsor passed away in Santa Rosa, CA on Sept. 6, 2020. He worked in construction for 15 years and was a 55 year resident of Sonoma County. Cristobal was loved by many and touched everyone’s heart. He was never to good to say Hi and always asked how your day was. He will truly be missed. Heaven has gained another angel. Cristobal is survived by his children Danny Pena Luevano, Desiree (Joshua) Fernandez, Natalie Pena, and Alex Pena; his grandchildr...en: Angelina, Luciano, Valentino, and Davina; his parents, Daniel and Esperanza Pena, and nine brothers and sisters. He is also survived by numerous nieces & nephews. Friends are invited to attend a viewing on Weds. Sept. 16, 2020 from 3-6pm at Windsor Healdsburg Mortuary, 9660 Old Redwood Highway, Windsor, CA 95492. A Rosary will take place at 11:30a.m. and a funeral Mass will take place at 12:00, noon on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 8400 Old Redwood Highway, Windsor, CA 95492. There will be limited space available. Please practice social distancing and please wear your mask!

MATZ, William Paul "Bill," died peacefully on August 18, 2020 in Santa Rosa, CA. Bill was born on December 14, 1948 to Melvin and Margaret Matz in Eureka, CA and was the oldest of two sons. Bill loved to talk about history specifically military as he was very proud of his own accomplishments in the U.S. Navy as well as just being apart of something bigger. His military career would take him to places in Asia such as Vietnam and Thailand. He would frequently volunteer at the S...anta Rosa Veteran's Building where they would hold their Vet Connects on Monday’s where he would give free legal advice to fellow veterans on a number of different subjects. Within MOAA (Military Officer's of America Association), Bill was the chapter president for Santa Rosa appearing with other vets in the Rose parade many times he loved being in his uniform and seeing other vets in theirs. He was also very active within the church and any congregation he belonged to going on many mission trips to help build homes in central/southern America as well as spread the word of God which was something he held very dear. Languages were another of his passions as he spoke Spanish, German, and Portuguese and loved to immerse himself deeply in new cultures as he loved the diversity of the world and it’s many people. He was also a member of MENSA an organization for people with particularly high IQs. Whether he was at home or abroad he was always able to find a common ground with someone regardless of who they were because he treated everyone the same with courtesy and respect just like how he would want to be treated. He also studied and embraced his own heritages Bill was an active member of the Caledonia club in San Francisco which is a Scottish heritage organization that also holds culturally relevant events such as the Highland games. Bill is survived by his wife Erica, son Phillip and younger brother Gerry. A private viewing for family and friends was held previously at Windsor Healdsburg Mortuary. Immediate family and close friends will gather for a Graveside Service on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery located at 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620. The United States Navy will be rending full military honors as part of the committal service. Inquiries can be made to Windsor Healdsburg Mortuary by calling 707.838.6000 or by visiting whcmortuary.com

William Bonetti passed away on September 7, 2020 in Healdsburg at the age of 94. Raised in the northern Italian alps and educated at the venerable Conegliano School of Viticulture, he brought a traditional and formal winemaking background to America at the age of twenty-two. Mr. Bonetti worked as a chemist with E. & J. Gallo and Cresta Blanca the Central Valley, where he met the love of his life, Giuseppina, who was visiting from Switzerland, and they enjoyed a long and happy... marriage until her death in 2018. Mr. Bonetti was hired by Robert Mondavi as the winemaker at Charles Krug in St. Helena, where his only child Lisa was born during the height of the crushing season. At Krug, Mr. Bonetti innovated new methods to press grapes while cold, to transfer wine with inert gas, and to barrel ferment Chardonnay the first such undertaking in America. From Krug, he was hired to design and operate the new Geyserville Chateau Souverain facility in 1973, where he helped pioneer the production of fine wines in Sonoma County. Mr. Bonetti’s crowning achievement was the design and operation of the Sonoma-Cutrer in 1981. He brought to bear his wealth of knowledge and experience to produce world class Chardonnays, where he hosted the first Focus on Chardonnay colloquiums, to stimulate open industry discussions. Mr. Bonetti retired from Sonoma-Cutrer where he left a legacy not only in Sonoma County, but in the California wine-making industry. He received many professional accolades and honors and in 1987 joined the Wine Spectator’s California Wine Pioneers. Humble and understated, Mr. Bonetti worked in the European model, and firmly believed that in order to permit a wine to express its heritage, the winemaker cannot allow himself to intrude. William Bonetti’s family eventually expanded to include his son-in-law Stephen (Brad) Gospe, who learned to make wine and champagne at home using simple practices. William and Giuseppina shared their love of art and cooking with their beloved grandchildren Spencer and Tatiana, and holidays always included hand-rolled pasta. Summers were spent with the family in the mountains at the little cabin near Big Trees State Park, in Calaveras County, which William furnished with his hand-crafted furniture in the style of the Tyrolean Alps. A prodigious hiker in his younger years, William felt fortunate to enjoy walks in the Healdsburg Open Space Preserve until the end. The family would like to thank the many kindnesses they received from the Healdsburg community, especially the Senior Center. Father Sean of St. John’s Catholic Church will officiate a private funeral mass later this month.

The staff at Windsor Healdsburg Mortuary has made it through the preliminary round and now has been named a "Finalist" for the "Best Funeral Home" in the Press Democrat's "Best of Sonoma County" contest. It's truly an honor just to be recognized and make it to this point as we're keeping some good company in the final round. We need your help just one more time. If you would be so kind, please show your support for us in the final round of voting! The "Best Funeral Home" cat...egory is located in the "Real Life" section. (Only one vote per email address). Thank you for your recognition and support to this point! https://www.pressdemocrat.com//real-life-best-of-sonoma-c/