Manuel A.Rivera March 15, 1959 - June 3 2023 Manuel was a long time resident of San Rafael. He worked as the most wonderful tree surgeon, gardener, property manager and ranch hand here and in Mendocino county. Born In El Salvador. Manuel made his way to Northern California to … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: Manuel A.Rivera
Obituaries
Life Tribute: Teresa Webb
Teresa Webb 1948 - 2023 Teresa Webb died peacefully at Kaiser Hospital in San Rafael, CA, on March 25, 2023, at the age of 74. She is survived by her children Emma, Clifford “Sonny” (Sarah Vickers-Webb), and Andrew “Andy” (Katherine Dilks-Webb); her sisters Heather McBride, Celeste … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: Teresa Webb
Life Tribute: Laurie Monroe — 1942 – 1923
Laurie Monroe, lovingly called “Baba” by her grandchildren, was born to Keith and Tashi Monroe and raised in Sausalito, California. Along with her twin sister, Terry Kinsey (neè Monroe), she attended Mount Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley. She and her first husband, Michael W. Rice of … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: Laurie Monroe — 1942 – 1923
Carl ‘Mike’ Nielsen planted his roots in Novato
Carl ‘Mike’ Nielsen Carl “Mike” Nielsen, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Jan Nielsen; his three children, Jennifer (Tom) Blanchfield, Marjie (Matt) DeLaMontanya, Mike (Judy) Nielsen and Sandra Nielsen, the mother of his … [Read more...] about Carl ‘Mike’ Nielsen planted his roots in Novato
Willian A. (‘Bill’) Gnoss, Jr. — he grew up on Gnoss Ranch and graduated from Grant Avenue School and San Rafael High School
Willian A. (“Bill”) Gnoss, Jr. June 10, 1940 – April 23, 2023 San Francisco, CA Willian A. (“Bill”) Gnoss, Jr. passed away peacefully at home in San Francisco on April 23, 2023. He was 82 years old. He was born in Ross, California, the son of Willian A. Gnoss and Gretchen E. Gnoss, … [Read more...] about Willian A. (‘Bill’) Gnoss, Jr. — he grew up on Gnoss Ranch and graduated from Grant Avenue School and San Rafael High School
Laura Arth: 1958 – 2023
Laura Van Horn Arth, a long time member of the Marin County community, passed away peacefully on Feb. 27, 2023, at the age of 64. Laura was born on March 30, 1958 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan to Virginia and John Edward Van Horn. She moved to California when she was 21 years old, attending … [Read more...] about Laura Arth: 1958 – 2023
Janet Martin Smith: 1928 – 2023
In Loving Memory Long time Marin County resident Janet M. Smith passed away on Jan. 26, 2023 in the peace and quiet of her youngest daughter’s home in Healdsburg, CA. She was 94 years old. Janet was born on April 27,1928, to Carl & Gwendolyn Martin in Washington, Iowa. Following the death … [Read more...] about Janet Martin Smith: 1928 – 2023
Instead of police, mediators roll to the scene
Melinda Burrell/Peace Voice Somewhere in Dayton, Ohio, a 13-year-old girl was sassing her mom, who was concerned about the strangers her daughter was talking to on her phone. The mom reached over and snatched the phone out of her daughter’s hand. The daughter started yelling. Fearful that the … [Read more...] about Instead of police, mediators roll to the scene
Joseph Peter Garcia — May 13, 1944 – Jan. 9, 2023
A final toast to Joe Banana, Papa Joe, Dad. Joseph Peter Garcia passed away the morning of Jan. 9. He was 78 years old. Born on May 13, 1944, in San Francisco. He called Novato, CA home for 59 years. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Claudia Garcia (née Studley), five children Troy Garcia, … [Read more...] about Joseph Peter Garcia — May 13, 1944 – Jan. 9, 2023
Novato girl returns to head up Marin County’s HR department
Christina Cramer, a 17-year veteran of the Sonoma County government’s human resources department and its leader for the past eight years, is the County of Marin’s choice to lead its Department of Human Resources. Cramer’s first day on the job will be Jan. 17. Cramer, who grew up in Novato and has … [Read more...] about Novato girl returns to head up Marin County’s HR department