It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Thomas Michael Kelly, aged 76, on August 29, 2019 in St. Helena, CA.  Tommy was born in Harris, TX to Stan and June Kelly who, along with his older brother, Gene, preceded him in death.  At a very young age the Kelly family moved back to California where Tommy was raised and went to school.  Tommy was an avid sports fan from an early age and played on the Lowell High School football and baseball varsity teams.  After...

1931—2019 Betty (Rhoda) Hamilton is now with her beloved Harry, who told her he would be waiting for her “on the other shore”. Betty, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away Monday afternoon, October 28, 2019, at her home in Browns Valley, at the age of 88. Betty will be remembered for her devotion and fierce loyalty to her family. Born in St Helena to Frank Rhoda and Marian Chase Rhoda on July 26, 1931, a third generation Napa Valley...

On Monday, October 7, Roger Lee Wood, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 73 after a battle with ALS. He graduated from Menlo Atherton High School in 1964. Roger was a member of Plumbers Local 393. Roger (lovingly known as Papa to many) was an amazing man and was loved by all who met him. He was inquisitive and always interested in hearing about your life — he could talk for hours on a variety of topics. He was full of life and incredibly helpful. If you...

Winifred M. Long 1936-2019 NAPA- Winifred M. Long, 83, passed away on November 16, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 9, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York to Herbert and Cecilia Bartow. Her family along with younger brother Fred, later settled in Napa. She graduated from Napa High School, where she made life-long lasting friendships. After attending San Francisco State, Winnie went on to hold many secretarial jobs. She married the love...

Carol E. Rodriquez was born to care, support, and love others. Carol was a carefree, adventurous spirit who cared about others more than she cared for herself. Carol spent her life working with children, devoting herself to the families of Browns Valley Elementary School. Her love of her work was evident through the elaborate experiences she provided to her after-care students, from plays she wrote herself to "The Italian Cafe" and family barbeques. She always loved all of her...

Katherine Enlow Fields, 83, passed away on October 26, 2019, in Fullerton, California, surrounded by her family.  Katherine was born in Napa, California, on March 8, 1936, to Claire and Truman Enlow.  She attended St. John the Baptist Grammar School and Napa High School.  On May 3, 1955, she married James Frederick Fields.  They had three children, Laura Miller, Jean Shawesh, and Susan Fields. Jim and Kathy loved to travel.  Kathy enjoyed entertaining and cooking...

1944—2019 On Tuesday, October 29, 2019 Mary Louise Bellefleur passed away peacefully in her home with her daughters by her side. Mary was born on January 16, 1944 in Oakland, California to Gladys Ana Bellefleur and George Martin Bellefleur. Her family lived in Napa, California where she attended Mount George Elementary, Napa Junior High, and Napa High School. To pursue her degree, Mary moved to Sacramento, California where she attended and was employed by California State University...

Napa native and lifelong resident, Roland Ceriani passed away peacefully on November 7, 2019 at the age of 99.  He is survived by his wife Gloria, son David Ceriani and his wife Anne, Daughter in Law Jane Ceriani (Stephen); Grandchildren, Joanna Nelson of Napa, Sergio Ceriani and his wife Misti of Sioux City, Iowa, Matthew Ceriani of Payson, Az and Ryan Ceriani of West Sacramento;  Great Grandchildren, Brook and Madison Ceriani of Sioux City and Noah Nelson of Napa. Roland was...

Bing Yuan passed away peacefully at his home on 11/10/19 in American Canyon, CA at the age of 67.  He is survived by his wife, Yulian Li and his daughter, Lisa Yuan.  He was born on 11/07/1952 in GuangZhou, China to Yuan Hui and Liao Qing.  He graduated from high school in year 1970.  He married to Yulian Li in year 1980. After moving to USA in Year 1994, he began working as a chef in numbers of different Chinese restaurants in Napa County.  Over 39 years, the couple...

Reginald “Reggie” Earle Johnson, Jr. passed away peacefully at home with his family in Napa, CA on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the age of 76, after a short battle with Glioblastoma Brain Cancer. Reggie is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marty; daughters, Amy Berilla and Cindy Johnson (Randy); and four grandchildren Ryan and Justin Berilla, and Sean and Abigail Johnson; and his sister Regina Dukes (Toby) of Branchville, SC. He was also loved by many nieces, nephews, and...