Jean Horlivy Jul. 16, 1944 – Nov. 29, 2023 – Jean was born and raised in California, the youngest of two. Jean and her former spouse, John Horlivy, had two children together in Milwaukee, WI. She met her husband, Steve Tansey, in California, where they bonded over Cajun music and dancing; and she supported her community as a dedicated Social Worker for Sonoma County. Jean was vibrant, magnetic, and a woman in movement. As able, loved ones are going for brisk walks in her honor;...

Robert (Bob or Bobby D) DeVany passed away peacefully in his home on November 18, 2023 in Napa, CA at the age of 81. Bob was born on April 14, 1942 in Davenport, IA to Mary DeVany (Zissis) and George DeVany. After being raised in Norfolk, VA, he graduated from Richmond High School (Richmond, CA) in 1960 and completed an Associate’s Degree in Business/English at Contra Costa College (san Pablo, CA). Bob married the love of his life, Sherry Fulton in 1965 and over the next 8 years, the...

Paulette Hill (Visich) December 21, 1949- November 17, 2023 Paulette was born on December 21, 1949 in Walsenburg, Colorado to Eunice Sands (Visich) and Pete Visich.  She was raised in Napa, California where she attended Ridgeview Jr. High and Napa High School.  After school, Paulette met Michael (Mike) Hill from Gridley, California and were married shortly thereafter.  They were blessed with two daughters, Tami Hill and Tiffini Hill.  Paulette remained in the Napa area...

  Mary M. Cook Jan. 19, 1941 - Nov. 13, 2023 VALLEJO - Mary was born in Brookings, SD and was raised in Vallejo, CA since the age of one. She was the eldest of 5, the natural caretaker of her siblings. At 14 she met the love of her life, Gary, and at 17 they wed and had their first child, Terri. Cary was born 3 and a half years later. Mary was an exceptional mother and wife, along with helping daily at the bicycle shop they owned (Authorized). In 1980 she became a grandmother for...

  Lola Mary Larson died on Nov. 10 in Everett, Washington. She was born on March 6, 1933, in Kerman, California to Albert Peterson and Florence Ruby Fuller. She was a loving wife and mother, who spent a career as a medical transcriber at the Napa State Hospital. Lola moved to Vallejo to live with her step dad Larry Reese and mother Florence. She attended high school in Vallejo where she developed a fondness for poetry. After high school she attended Solano Community College. Lola met...

Iva was born in the Azores islands July 11, 1959: she immigrated with her family to California in 1971. Iva was a long time resident of Benicia but moved to Napa three years ago. Iva is survived by daughter, Magan Gieffles of Reno, daughter, Jessica Gieffles of Napa five grandchildren: Vanessa; Brandon; Sydney; Christian and Luke and three great grandchildren: Caleb: Cynthia and Noah, seven sisters, and one brother and many nieces and nephews. Iva is predeceased by her parents. Antonio T....

Lorraine was born in San Francisco, October 6, 1932, to the late Evelyn (Batto) and Henry Markt. Lorraine's two sisters, Barbara McPherson and Diane Opperman predeceased her. Lorraine spent her younger years in Sonoma attending Huichica School in Vineberg, with all eight grades in one room. The family moved to Napa, the Carneros District in 1944, where she worked on their pear ranch while attending Napa schools and graduating from Napa High School in 1950. In November 1951, Lorraine...

Alexander "Buddy" Cohn Sept. 11, 1944 - Oct. 24, 2023 Alexander "Buddy" Cohn, 79, passed away October 24, 2023, at Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born September 11, 1944, in Washington D.C. His father ran a news-stand in Union Station often calling on Buddy and his two brothers to come in and work the "B-Shift" (B there in the morning, B there in the evening, B there when I need you). In the days before air...

Paul Maurice Cassayre April 5, 1930 - Oct. 21, 2023 Paul Cassayre passed away peacefully at home on October 21, 2023. Paul was born and raised in Napa, attending St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School, and Napa High School. In 1948, Paul and his cousin Jack Zeller headed to Santa Clara University where he studied engineering and graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. After graduation Paul was drafted into the Army where he served his country until his honorable...

Renato Arellano Bruce (Reny), devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2023 with his wife of 51 years Elizabeth by his side. Reny was born on October 3, 1939 in Naga City, Philippines. He was the second eldest of seven sons born to Fermin and Angelita Bruce. As a boy he liked drawing and playing “tubigan,” a traditional Filipino child’s game similar to tag, often playing it in the evening with playmates in the light of the...