All Obituaries

Patricia Winterson  1936-2024 Patricia Marilyn Winterson, age 87, of Marin County, California, passed away on April 27, 2024. Pat was born on June 11, 1936, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to Harold and Sophie Winterson (née Rapoza). Pat knew heartache at a very early age when her mother died of tuberculosis. The events that followed shaped her into a fiercely independent and courageous young woman. She grew close to her Massachusetts relatives, graduated from New Bedford High...

Wilbert Gerard “Jerry” Thompson passed away on April 6, 2024, at his home in San Rafael at the age of 93.  Jerry was born on November 11, 1930, in San Francisco to Walter and Loretto Thompson. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Jerry is survived by his children, Tim Thompson (Molly Sims partner), Sally Merz (John), Beth Sasan (Tim), Dennis Thompson (Nancy), Paul Thompson (Kathleen), Peter Thompson (Toni) and daughter...

Shirley died April 21,2024. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to Charles and Irene Steiner on October 31, 1930, the second youngest of 8 children.  She married William Forrest on June 26, 1954, and they moved to California in 1957. Shirley and Bill moved to Marin Valley Mobile Country Club in 1983.  She worked for Fireman’s Fund Ins. Co. for 17 years and retired in 1996.  In 1993 her husband Bill passed away after 39 years of marriage.  Following her retirement...

Marinwood resident for more than half a century, Les Mize passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 78 on April 4, 2024, after a long battle with multiple health challenges. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather and deeply committed to his family and his community, Les leaves a legacy of service and love that will continue to inspire all who knew him. Born in San Francisco on October 12, 1945, to Marie and Robert Mize, Les grew up in Mill Valley as one of eight...

Sean Robert Canon Greenbrae, CA Feb 28, 1974 – March 17, 2024 Loving father, very much beloved son, brother, husband, friend, coach, volunteer, and monumental leader of the Southern Marin Broncos youth football program, the Ross Valley Little League, and Idex Global Services, passed away in the early hours of Sunday, March 17. Sean is survived by his wife, Kari, his two sons, Cooper and Jasper, his parents, Ted and Jan, his brother James, and a multitude of other family members and...

Catherine Ann Cortez (February 13, 1953 to March 12, 2024) Catherine Ann Cortez, age 71, of Tiburon, CA, passed away in her home on March 12, 2024. She was known as Cathy to her parents and siblings and as Cortez to her extended family and friends.  Cathy was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Patricia.  She is survived by her Aunt Catherine Barri; siblings Mary Anne Cortez (William Price), Carolyn Cortez Slowikowski (Daniel), and Christopher Robert Cortez (Tamera);...

John Henry Kruse Hirshfeld, Jr., known affectionately as Jack or Jackie, passed away at the age of 95 on March 9, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at home in San Rafael. Jack was a lifelong Bay Area resident and a cherished friend to many. Born on July 13, 1928, in San Francisco to the late John Henry Kruse, Sr. and Amelia Dorothy Arietta. Jack grew up in San Francisco alongside his sister, Valerie Jeanne Hirshfeld Dickinson, and his first cousin, Ella Frances Aiello, who was born in the same...

Alan H. Bowker, beloved husband, father and brother, died at home in San Anselmo on March 8, 2024 after a courageous struggle with cancer.     Alan was passionate about travel photography, railroads, ham radio, computers, music, and above all, people.  He especially enjoyed spending time with daughter Kate Delaney and her husband Daniel Beard and their children Henry, Nick and Susannah  (Ann Arbor, MI). He never lost his optimism and joy in life. Born in Washington...

Lisa Uyder, 59, of Novato, California, passed away on Thursday, March 7th, 2024, from complications of a hiatal hernia.   Lisa was born on April 20th, 1964, to Dwight and Karen Kirchner, in Wayne, Nebraska. After Lisa graduated high school, she went on to enter the Army, where she served our country from 1983 to 1986.   After completing her service, she started her career in Insurance and Hospice care.   In 1983, Lisa met Michael Whittaker while serving in the Army at the NATO...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Jane Honsa, our beloved mother, grandmother and friend. Helen was born in Alliance Ohio on January 16 1928 to William and Verna Burkhart, and left us peacefully in San Rafael California on March 1 2024. In addition to being an accomplished businesswoman who operated a beauty salon with distinction for over 40 years, Helen was also a loving and devoted mother to six children: Diane Wright, William Honsa,  David...